VIRGINIA FOREST LANDOWNER UPDATE
Our programs are designed to enable forest landowners to meet their ownership objectives through sound forest stewardship and sustainable forestry practices.
The Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program (VFLEP) is a multi-agency educational initiative coordinated by Virginia Tech's Department of Forestry. Lead cooperators include the Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Virginia department of Game & Inland Fisheries, the Virginia Forestry Association, and Virginia's forest products industry. Many other private, state and federal natural resource agencies collaborate with VFLEP to implement educational programs for private forest landowners throughout Virginia.
Since 1996, we have worked together to coordinate and implement education programs for Virginia's 400,000+ private forest landowners who control nearly 80% of the Commonwealth's forest lands. Collectively, these private forest landowners significantly influence the health and productivity of our forest resources. To assist private landowners with making informed decisions about their land, VFLEP promotes the wise use of Virginia's forests, while maintaining the health and productivity of forest resources for future generations.
Our programs are designed to enable forest landowners to meet their ownership objectives through sound forest stewardship and sustainable forestry practices.
Our services include:
- VFLEP Short Course Series
- Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours
- Virginia Forest Landowner Update Newsletter
- Natural Resources Events Calendar
- Natural Resource Articles
- Links to Reliable Natural Resource Information and Educational Tools
Landowners in Bath County examine the fruit of a black gum. Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours, 2006.
Specific goals of VFLEP include:
- preserving Virginia's forest land base;
- reducing exotic insects, plants and diseases;
- maintaining a diversity of game and non-game wildlife species;
- promoting the production of quality wood and non-timber forest products;
- generating public understanding and support for the management of Virginia's vast forest resources;
- building relationships between experienced and less-experienced private forest landowners; and
- creating dialogue and cooperation within Virginia's natural resource community and among private forest landowners.
Featured Content
Join us for the 32nd Annual Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours.
Learn about woody biomass, an alternative energy option which may expand forest management opportunities for landowners.
The Virginia Department of Forestry now has a Forest Research Review blog. Read about DOF's latest research projects.
Learn about Virginia's new LEAF Program (Link to Education About Forestry).
Looking for wildlife related activities for you and your family? Interested in hunting and fishing regulations?
Sign up to receive the free Outdoor Report from the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries.
