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  1. May 7, 2013
    Public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest scheduled for May 18, 2013

    BECKLEY, W.Va. - West Virginia Division of Forestry officials will conduct a public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest Saturday,...

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  2. May 2, 2013
    WILDFIRE RISK CONTINUES TO GROW IN THE EAST

    PETERSBURG, W.Va. – National trends show that wildfire risk and the size of many wildfires are growing. The West Virginia...

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  3. April 16, 2013
    Governor Proclaims April Arbor Month

    Communities throughout West Virginia hold celebrations CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has designated April as...

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  4. April 3, 2013
    Fire Danger High in Eastern Panhandle

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) in coordination with the National Weather Service has issued a...

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  5. March 19, 2013
    Groups urged to apply for Mountaineer Treeways program

    DOF provides trees for public plantings FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Volunteer organizations and municipalities with plans to plant...

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  6. January 29, 2013
    DOF sponsors Arbor Day Poster Contest for fourth- and fifth-graders

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) is calling on teachers to showcase their students’ talents in...

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  7. January 10, 2013
    Groups urged to apply for Mountaineer Treeways program

    DOF provides trees for public plantings FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Volunteer organizations and municipalities with plans to plant...

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  8. December 20, 2012
    Sycamore seedlings great for spring landscaping projects

    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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  9. November 28, 2012
    Public tour at Calvin Price State Forest scheduled for Dec. 15

    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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  10. November 16, 2012
    Tag that perfect Christmas tree

      Tag that perfect Christmas tree     CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Have the satisfaction of knowing your perfect Christmas tree...

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  11. November 16, 2012
    New parking makes hunting access easier at Camp Creek State Forest

    BECKLEY, W.Va. – Newly developed and strategically located parking areas have eliminated the once long and difficult uphill...

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  12. October 31, 2012
    Forestry products artisans encouraged to attend Tamarack small-business summit

    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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  13. October 15, 2012
    Public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest scheduled for Oct. 27

    BECKLEY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest Saturday,...

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  14. October 2, 2012
    State Forester Randy Dye Elected President of NASF

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Forester Randy Dye was elected to serve a full term as president of the...

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  15. September 27, 2012
    Fall Foliage Season Under Way in West Virginia

    Peak expected in several areas next week   CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Leaves at the highest elevations of West Virginia are...

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  16. September 26, 2012
    Fall forest fire season starts Monday, Oct. 1, 2012

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents that the state’s fall forest fire...

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  17. September 20, 2012
    State Foresters Predict Fall Color Could Arrive a Bit Early This Year

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Forestry officials anticipate excellent fall color this year, but say foliage in...

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  18. August 17, 2012
    Ginseng Season Opens Sept. 1

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s ginseng digging season starts Sept. 1. Ginseng diggers, often called "sengers," will be...

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  19. August 15, 2012
    State Tree Nursery holding annual seed purchase

    WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. – Clements State Tree Nursery in West Columbia is purchasing seed from West Virginia and Ohio seed...

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  20. August 8, 2012
    West Virginia Division of Forestry Sends Firefighting Crew to South Dakota

    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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  21. July 24, 2012
    Princeton Leadership Workshop Targets Wood Products Companies

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Wood Education and Resource Center in Princeton, W.Va., will host a leadership workshop on...

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  22. July 6, 2012
    Governor Tomblin Authorizes Burning Ban

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin continued travelling throughout the state...

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  23. June 13, 2012
    Living Witnesses to the Civil War

    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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  24. May 31, 2012
    Marketing and business workshops for woodworking companies

      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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  25. May 23, 2012
    Local Tree Farm Named Farm of the Year

    Follow us on Facebook: WV Commerce - Forestry   CROSS LANES, W.Va. – A 308-acre farm on Rich Creek of Elk River in Kanawha...

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  26. May 10, 2012
    Public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest scheduled for May 19

      BECKLEY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest...

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  27. May 4, 2012
    West Virginia DNR and Plum Creek expand state’s first and oldest public-private partnership to improve trout fishing

    LEWISBURG, W. Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek today announced they are expanding a...

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  28. May 2, 2012
    Big Tree Champion Crowned in West Virginia

    FARMINGTON, W.Va. – American Forests’ newly released National Register of Big Trees named Monongalia County’s Virginia pine the...

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  29. April 11, 2012
    Governor Declares April Arbor Month

    Communities throughout West Virginia hold celebrations CHARLESTON, W.Va. – By official proclamation, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin...

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  30. March 23, 2012
    Forestry honors 5-Year Logger of Excellence in Tucker County

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Tucker County business was among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...

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  31. March 23, 2012
    Forestry honors 5-Year Loggers of Excellence in Lewis, Upshur and Randolph

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Four businesses in north-central West Virginia were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West...

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  32. March 23, 2012
    Forestry honors 5-Year Loggers of Excellence in Kanawha and Putnam counties

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Charleston-area businesses were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...

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  33. March 23, 2012
    Forestry honors 5-Year Logger of Excellence in Raleigh County

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Raleigh County business was among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...

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  34. March 23, 2012
    Forestry honors 5-Year Loggers of Excellence in Morgantown

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Morgantown businesses were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division of...

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  35. March 23, 2012
    Forestry honors 5-Year Loggers of Excellence in Greenbrier County

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Three Greenbrier County businesses were among 21 companies recognized recently by the West Virginia Division...

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  36. March 22, 2012
    Tornado caused extensive timber damage in Lincoln and Wayne counties Division of Forestry helping landowners salvage what they c

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Forestry officials say a tornado that touched down in Wayne and Lincoln counties earlier this month...

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  37. March 21, 2012
    Safe outdoor burning tips

      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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  38. March 12, 2012
    Eastern redbuds announce spring’s arrival; seedlings available from state tree nursery

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Eastern redbud (Cercis Canadensis) has announced spring in the Mountain State for centuries.  Clusters...

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  39. March 8, 2012
    Evergreen seedlings good for wildlife

      West Columbia, W.Va. – When considering which trees to plant in your woodlot or landscape, don’t overlook evergreens...

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  40. March 7, 2012
    Time to order seedlings for spring planting

      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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  41. March 2, 2012
    Division of Forestry seeks site for demonstration riparian buffer planting

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry is seeking two private landowners to donate streamside sites to plant...

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  42. February 29, 2012
    Spring forest fire season starts Thursday, March 1

     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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  43. February 23, 2012
    Division of Forestry increases service to Kanawha County

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and the West Virginia Division of Forestry have partnered to...

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  44. February 13, 2012
    Forestry Honors Loggers of Excellence

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State forestry officials have named 21 companies as West Virginia 5-Year Loggers of Excellence...

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  45. January 13, 2012
    Two Commerce Agencies Relocate Headquarters

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Headquarters for the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) and the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and...

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  46. January 9, 2012
    State foresters saw drop in fall forest fires in 2011

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Assistant State Forester Walt Jackson said the implementation of new outdoor burning hours coupled with...

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  47. January 9, 2012
    Free trees for public plantings

    Mountaineer Treeways program accepting applications through March 16 FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Volunteer organizations and...

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  48. January 6, 2012
    Forestry moves regional office to Elizabeth

    ELIZABETH, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) has relocated its Parkersburg office to Elizabeth in Wirt County...

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  49. January 3, 2012
    Resolve to plant trees in 2012

      Online storefront makes ordering easier than ever   WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. – Are you looking for a way to feed...

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  50. December 1, 2011
    White pines coveted for beauty, high-quality wood

    Seedlings for sale at Clements State Tree Nursery   CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The white pine makes a beautiful ornamental...

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  51. November 29, 2011
    DOF sponsors Arbor Day Poster Contest for fourth- and fifth-graders

    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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  52. November 22, 2011
    Ginseng digging season ends Nov. 30

     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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  53. November 10, 2011
    Early tagging ensures “perfect” Christmas tree

    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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  54. November 8, 2011
    Oak trees resilient, colorful additions to the yard

    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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  55. November 3, 2011
    State Tree Nursery Selling Seedlings Online

    West Columbia, W.Va. – Tree seedlings can now be purchased from Clements State Tree Nursery online. Various species of pine,...

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  56. October 26, 2011
    Public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest scheduled for Nov. 5

     Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest on...

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  57. October 26, 2011
    Public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest scheduled for Nov. 12

    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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  58. October 25, 2011
    Marketing and business workshops for woodworking companies

     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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  59. October 24, 2011
    2012 West Virginia Wildlife Calendars are available

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “The 2012 West Virginia Wildlife Calendars are now available for everyone to...

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  60. October 19, 2011
    Sugar, red maples provide brilliant fall color

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The sugar maple, West Virginia’s official state tree, stands out in the fall with its brilliant...

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  61. October 19, 2011
    Shagbark hickory one of West Virginia’s most distinctive trees

    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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  62. October 6, 2011
    Higher elevations still the best spots to see fall foliage

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s fall foliage season is in full swing...

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  63. October 5, 2011
    Fast-growing yellow poplars are popular choice for fall color and summer shade

     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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  64. October 3, 2011
    W.Va. State Park cabins and lodges provide prime fall foliage viewing

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – October is the new Fourth of July in many regards.  Bright colors light up the...

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  65. September 30, 2011
    Sycamore a hardy and popular shade tree

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The mighty sycamore tree grows to a larger trunk diameter than any other native U.S. hardwood. ...

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  66. September 30, 2011
    Alders and black locust help control soil erosion

    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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  67. September 29, 2011
    Black cherry is one of our most valued hardwoods

      CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Black cherry trees may be common in most parts of West Virginia, but the benefits they provide...

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  68. September 29, 2011
    Fall forest fire season starts Saturday, Oct. 1

    New burning hours, fines and permit fees   Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia’s fall forest fire season starts Oct. 1,...

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  69. September 29, 2011
    Beautiful array of color in West Virginia’s mountains

    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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  70. September 19, 2011
    Black walnut trees are good for wildlife and timber

      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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  71. September 16, 2011
    One Year Later, Forest Action Plan Remains a Critical Priority

     Protecting current and future forests will benefit West Virginia’s residents and economy  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – One year after...

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  72. September 14, 2011
    Forester glad to be back in North Central W.Va.

      FARMINGTON, W.Va. – After more than a decade working in southern West Virginia, Fire Forester Tim Casto is happy to...

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  73. September 14, 2011
    Hardwood and building products export seminar set for Sept. 20

    Registration deadline is Sept. 16   CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Connecting West Virginia forest products businesses to global...

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  74. August 15, 2011
    Burn Debris Safely

       New Outdoor Burning Hours Start Oct. 1   Charleston, W.Va. – Summer storms knocked down branches and trees throughout...

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  75. August 11, 2011
    Firefighting Crew Deployed to Virginia

      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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  76. August 9, 2011
    Rooting Around for Cash?

    Ginseng Digging Season Starts Sept. 1  CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  If you’re out in the woods and see ginseng that is ripe,...

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  77. July 28, 2011
    DNR/DOF Pocket Calendar Has Incorrect Information

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Pocket calendars published and distributed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the...

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  78. July 20, 2011
    CONFERENCE TO HOST FORESTERS FROM 20 STATES AND CANADA

     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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  79. July 11, 2011
    Forestry Leaders from Across Midwest and Northeast Meet in Charleston

    Regional Conference Runs July 11-14   Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia State Forester Randy Dye welcomes his...

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  80. June 9, 2011
    Physical Agility Test for Natural Resources Police Officer candidates June 10 an 11

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The application deadline for 14 open Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO)...

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  81. June 7, 2011
    Free Fishing Weekend June 11 and 12 Celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –National Fishing and Boating Week 2011 (June 4 - 12) will be highlighted by the 21st...

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  82. May 31, 2011
    WET SPRING KEPT FOREST FIRES IN CHECK

    New outdoor burning hours and increased penalties start Oct. 1, 2011   Charleston, W.Va. – Officials at the West Virginia...

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  83. May 20, 2011
    Public Tour at Seneca State Forest Scheduled for June 4

      Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Seneca State Forest on...

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  84. May 18, 2011
    WV Natural Resources Police Officer Candidates Invited to Apply; 14 positions open statewide

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are being accepted for 14 open Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO)...

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  85. April 27, 2011
    Arbor Day Poster Winners Announced

    Charleston, W.Va. – Officials with the Division of Forestry have announced two winners in the 2011 West Virginia Arbor Day...

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  86. April 21, 2011
    Governor Proclaims April as Arbor Month

     Encourages West Virginians to plant trees CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared April to be Arbor Month...

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  87. April 4, 2011
    PUBLIC TOUR AT CABWAYLINGO STATE FOREST SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 30

      Results of Sweetwater Timber Harvest to Be Reviewed Beckley, W.Va. -  Officials with the West Virginia Division of...

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  88. March 30, 2011
    NEW ONLINE DIRECTORY ALLOWS YOU TO SEARCH FOR WEST VIRGINIA FOREST PRODUCTS COMPANIES

        Kingwood, W.Va. – Finding a West Virginia-grown forest product or a company that makes one is as easy as logging onto...

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  89. March 28, 2011
    Ginseng Roots Must Be Weight Receipted by March 31

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Diggers and dealers of the perennial herb ginseng have less than one week to have all the roots in their...

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  90. March 24, 2011
    Public Tour at Greenbrier State Forest Scheduled for April 2

      Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Greenbrier State Forest on Saturday...

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  91. March 10, 2011
    New Contact Information for Mineral County Forester

        Farmington, W.Va. – Forestry assistance is just a phone call away for Mineral County residents. Anyone with questions...

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  92. February 25, 2011
    SPRING FOREST FIRE SEASON STARTS MARCH 1

      Outdoor burning restricted until after 4 p.m.   Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia’s spring forest fire season starts...

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  93. February 24, 2011
    Forestry Honors Loggers of Excellence

    113 professional loggers make prestigious list   CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Officials at the West Virginia Division of...

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  94. February 23, 2011
    Facts about Clements State Tree Nursery

    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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  95. February 23, 2011
    History is Alive and Growing at Clements State Tree Nursery

    By Leslie Fitzwater West Columbia, W.Va. – History is often relegated to books, movies or museums, but at Clements State...

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  96. February 23, 2011
    State Tree Nursery Selling Seedlings

    Order yours now for best selection   West Columbia, W.Va. – Although several species of conifers and hardwoods have sold...

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  97. February 18, 2011
    Warm Up Increasing Risk of Forest Fires

    Officials ask residents to use caution when burning  Charleston, W.Va. – Warmer weather not only is raising the spirits of...

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  98. February 16, 2011
    Public Tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest Scheduled for March 5

      Beckley, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Cabwaylingo State Forest on...

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  99. February 4, 2011
    Agriculture and Forestry Day at the Legislature is Tuesday, Feb. 8

          Celebration part of the 26th A.B. Brooks Forestry Symposium CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Agriculture and...

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  100. February 1, 2011
    Free Trees Available for Planting on Public Property

    Mountaineer Treeways program accepting applications through March 18     FARMINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division...

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