Forestry Services, Eastern Region

The mission of the Virginia Department of Forestry is "We Protect and Develop Healthy, Sustainable Forest Resources for Virginians." The Department is dedicated to the Stewardship management of the forest resource by providing the services necessary to manage and protect the 15 million acres of timberland in Virginia.This timberland supports one of the largest industries in the Commonwealth.



The Department of Forestry offers a variety of services to private landowners to assist them in the management of their timberland. Private landowners interested in the management of their timberland and the Department of Forestry Stewardship Program should contact one of the six Regional Offices located throughout the state or the office of the State Forester in Charlottesville.



The Virginia Department of Forestry also offers the following program:

• Sport and Clay Range in Cumberland County;
• Trout Fishing in Appomattox County;
• Handicap Hunting in New Kent County;
• Firewood; and
• Seedling Program.

The Eastern County Foresters offices are located in

• Waverly at 135 Bank Street, Waverly, VA 23890.  The contact number is 804-834-2300.
• Tappahannock at 623 Lewis Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560.  The contact number is 804-443-2211.
• Garland Gray Forestry Center at 19127 Sandy Hill Road, Courtland, VA 23837.  The contact number is 804-834-2855.

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