• Virginia’s LEAF Program aims to provide educational experiences for Virginians by combining outdoor forestry and natural resources learning with heritage tourism. read more

• LEAF receives support from diverse groups with an interest in improving forestry and natural resources management education in Virginia. read more

• LEAF classrooms are located across the state on partner property. Each captures unique aspects of forestry and natural resources management, offers indoor and outdoor training, and provides an opportunity for Virginians to learn while also enjoying the state’s history. read more

• LEAF also offers on-line educational modules and live webinars for public consumption. read more

Recent News and Events

Shelterwood Harvest at the SVAREC. see slideshow

Management Units at the SVAREC. see Google Earth

Prescribed burn at the Powell River Project. see photos

June 12-13, 2008 - Portable Sawmilling Workshop. Shenandoah Valley Ag. Research and Extension Center, Steeles Tavern, VA. This workshop will cover techniques for using a portable sawmilling, as well as topics related to forest management, marketing, and drying lumber. see photos

August 21, 2008 - In-woods Chainsaw Safety Class. Shenandoah Valley Ag. Research and Extension Center, Steeles Tavern, VA. Instructor will demonstrate safe handling, PPE, and directional tree felling.  Notches, hinges, and wedging, etc will also be demonstrated. see photos

September 2008 – LEAF program presented at the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations Extension and Technology Transfer Working Groups meeting in Ontario, Canada. see presentation (pdf or Powerpoint)

October 16, 2008 – SVAREC tour of the Skyline Chapter of the Virginia Division of the Society of American Foresters

October 27, 2008 – Planning meeting for June 2009 urban forestry and stream restoration workshop in Arlington, VA. see photos

November 18, 2008 – Piedmont Virginia Community College, Forestry at Montpelier.

May 2009 – Investing in sustainable forestry workshops to be held at the Powell River Project, Cyrus McCormick Farm, and Montpelier. stay tuned for further details