Virginia Department of Forestry

Virginia Department Of Forestry

The VDOF was established in 1914 to prevent and suppress forest fires and reforest bare lands. Since their inception, they have grown and evolved to encompass other protection and management duties:

  • Protecting Virginia's Forests from Wildfire
  • Managing the Forest Resource
  • Protecting Virginia's Waters
  • Conservation of Virginia's Forests
  • Manage the State Lands and Nurseries
  • Regulated Incentive Programs for Forest landowners.

Read more about Virginia Department Of Forestry:  Duties, Organization

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