Forestry Services, Western Region

Western Regional Office. 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.





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