- May 7, 2013
BECKLEY, W.Va. - West Virginia Division of Forestry officials will conduct a public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest Saturday,...
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PETERSBURG, W.Va. – National trends show that wildfire risk and the size of many wildfires are growing. The West Virginia...
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Communities throughout West Virginia hold celebrations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has designated April as...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) in coordination with the National Weather Service has issued a...
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DOF provides trees for public plantings
FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Volunteer organizations and municipalities with plans to plant...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) is calling on teachers to showcase their students’ talents in...
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DOF provides trees for public plantings
FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Volunteer organizations and municipalities with plans to plant...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Planning a spring landscaping project is the perfect way to spend a cold winter’s day. Start your shopping...
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BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Calvin Price State Forest Saturday, Dec....
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Tag that perfect Christmas tree
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Have the satisfaction of knowing your perfect Christmas tree...
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BECKLEY, W.Va. – Newly developed and strategically located parking areas have eliminated the once long and difficult uphill...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Tamarack Foundation will host a free Small Business Resource Summit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the...
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BECKLEY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest Saturday,...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Forester Randy Dye was elected to serve a full term as president of the...
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Peak expected in several areas next week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Leaves at the highest elevations of West Virginia are...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents that the state’s fall forest fire...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Forestry officials anticipate excellent fall color this year, but say foliage in...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s ginseng digging season starts Sept. 1. Ginseng diggers, often called "sengers," will be...
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WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. – Clements State Tree Nursery in West Columbia is purchasing seed from West Virginia and Ohio seed...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A 20-person wild land firefighting crew was activated to assist with fire suppression efforts in the Black...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Wood Education and Resource Center in Princeton, W.Va., will host a leadership workshop on...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin continued travelling throughout the state...
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Big Trees survived conflict and are still standing tall
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If trees could talk the state’s oldest ones...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two workshops are scheduled for June at the Wood Education and Resource Center in Princeton, W.Va.
A...
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CROSS LANES, W.Va. – A 308-acre farm on Rich Creek of Elk River in Kanawha...
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BECKLEY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest...
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LEWISBURG, W. Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek today announced they are expanding a...
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FARMINGTON, W.Va. – American Forests’ newly released National Register of Big Trees named Monongalia County’s Virginia pine the...
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Communities throughout West Virginia hold celebrations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – By official proclamation, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Tucker County business was among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Four businesses in north-central West Virginia were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Charleston-area businesses were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Raleigh County business was among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Morgantown businesses were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Three Greenbrier County businesses were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Forestry officials say a tornado that touched down in Wayne and Lincoln counties earlier this month...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A windy March day is great for flying a kite, but not for burning brush. That’s why state foresters are...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Eastern redbud (Cercis Canadensis) has announced spring in the Mountain State for centuries. Clusters...
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West Columbia, W.Va. – When considering which trees to plant in your woodlot or landscape, don’t overlook evergreens...
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West Columbia, W.Va. – Spring is almost here and now is the perfect time to order tree seedlings for your planting...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry is seeking two private landowners to donate streamside sites to plant...
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No outdoor burning until after 5 p.m.
Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia’s spring forest fire season starts March 1, 2012,...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and the West Virginia Division of Forestry have partnered to...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State forestry officials have named 21 companies as West Virginia 5-Year Loggers of Excellence...
Learn More - January 13, 2012
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Headquarters for the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) and the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Assistant State Forester Walt Jackson said the implementation of new outdoor burning hours coupled with...
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Mountaineer Treeways program accepting applications through March 16
FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Volunteer organizations and...
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ELIZABETH, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) has relocated its Parkersburg office to Elizabeth in Wirt County...
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Online storefront makes ordering easier than ever
WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. – Are you looking for a way to feed...
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Seedlings for sale at Clements State Tree Nursery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The white pine makes a beautiful ornamental...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry seeks one talented fourth-grader and one talented fifth-grader to be...
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All roots must be certified by March 31, 2012
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s ginseng digging season ends on Wednesday,...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Looking for a fun family adventure this weekend? Combine two great activities into one awesome trip: Take a...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Few trees can compete for versatility with the mighty oak. From its majestic crown to its plentiful acorns,...
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West Columbia, W.Va. – Tree seedlings can now be purchased from Clements State Tree Nursery online.
Various species of pine,...
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Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest on...
Learn More - October 26, 2011
Beckley, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest on Saturday,...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va – Two workshops are scheduled for Nov. 8-10, 2011, at the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) in...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “The 2012 West Virginia Wildlife Calendars are now available for everyone to...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The sugar maple, West Virginia’s official state tree, stands out in the fall with its brilliant...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The shagbark hickory may get its name from loose bark, but don’t let that fool you: This tree is a tough one...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s fall foliage season is in full
swing...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the wooded West Virginia hills begin to show their autumn hues, look for a brilliant splash of yellow....
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – October is the new Fourth of July in many regards. Bright colors light up the...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The mighty sycamore tree grows to a larger trunk diameter than any other native U.S. hardwood.
...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Trees are like people - they all have special talents. Some trees are tall and have valuable wood. Others...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Black cherry trees may be common in most parts of West Virginia, but the benefits they provide...
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New burning hours, fines and permit fees
Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia’s fall forest fire season starts Oct. 1,...
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Autumn’s arrival brought colorful fall foliage to West Virginia’s mountain areas. State foresters say this is the weekend to...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fall is coming to the Mountain State, and as it does, one of the first trees to change and lose...
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Protecting current and future forests will benefit West Virginia’s residents and economy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – One year after...
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FARMINGTON, W.Va. – After more than a decade working in southern West Virginia, Fire Forester Tim Casto is happy to...
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Registration deadline is Sept. 16
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Connecting West Virginia forest products businesses to global...
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New Outdoor Burning Hours Start Oct. 1
Charleston, W.Va. – Summer storms knocked down branches and trees throughout...
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Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry today deployed a 20-man team to fight a 5,700 acre...
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Ginseng Digging Season Starts Sept. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you’re out in the woods and see ginseng that is ripe,...
Learn More - July 28, 2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Pocket calendars published and distributed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the...
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Huntington, W.Va. -- Foresters from 20 states and Canada will meet in Huntington next week for the joint conference of the...
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Regional Conference Runs July 11-14
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia State Forester Randy Dye welcomes his...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The application deadline for 14 open Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO)...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –National Fishing and Boating Week 2011 (June 4 - 12) will be highlighted by the 21st...
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New outdoor burning hours and increased penalties start Oct. 1, 2011
Charleston, W.Va. – Officials at the West Virginia...
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Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Seneca State Forest on...
Learn More - May 18, 2011
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are being accepted for 14 open Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO)...
Learn More - April 27, 2011
Charleston, W.Va. – Officials with the Division of Forestry have announced two winners in the 2011 West Virginia Arbor Day...
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Encourages West Virginians to plant trees
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared April to be Arbor Month...
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Results of Sweetwater Timber Harvest to Be Reviewed
Beckley, W.Va. - Officials with the West Virginia Division of...
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Kingwood, W.Va. – Finding a West Virginia-grown forest product or a company that makes one is as easy as logging onto...
Learn More - March 28, 2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Diggers and dealers of the perennial herb ginseng have less than one week to have all the roots in their...
Learn More - March 24, 2011
Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Greenbrier State Forest on Saturday...
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Farmington, W.Va. – Forestry assistance is just a phone call away for Mineral County residents. Anyone with questions...
Learn More - February 25, 2011
Outdoor burning restricted until after 4 p.m.
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia’s spring forest fire season starts...
Learn More - February 24, 2011
113 professional loggers make prestigious list
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Officials at the West Virginia Division of...
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Clements State Tree Nursery is owned and operated by the West Virginia Division of Forestry. It is the state’s only forest tree...
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By Leslie Fitzwater
West Columbia, W.Va. – History is often relegated to books, movies or museums, but at Clements State...
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West Columbia, W.Va. – Although several species of conifers and hardwoods have sold...
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Officials ask residents to use caution when burning
Charleston, W.Va. – Warmer weather not only is raising the spirits of...
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Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest on...
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Celebration part of the 26th A.B. Brooks Forestry Symposium
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Agriculture and...
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Mountaineer Treeways program accepting applications through March 18
FARMINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division...
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