Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop this week! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, December 18 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Do you love the fresh scent of evergreens and the classic look of a live tree gracing your home for the holidays? 🎄 Now you can recapture the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas with a West Virginia-grown tree. Learn More: bit.ly/4qamNsn

Fall Fire season laws are in effect till December 31! 🔥 Burning is only allowed 5 p.m.–7 a.m. during fire season. Fires MUST be out by 7 a.m. Help keep WV’s forests safe this season. #YesWV Read More: bit.ly/4o91lD0

The WV Division of Forestry offices are closed today, Wednesday, December 24, until Monday, December 29, for the Christmas holiday. 🎄 ❄️ 🎁

The Division of Forestry offices will be closed from noon today, December 31, till Monday, January 5. We hope everyone stays warm this week as the 2025 year comes to an end. ❄️

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Monday, January 12| Fairlea - State Fair Grounds 📍 Wednesday, January 14 | Farmington Community Building 📍 Wednesday, January 14 | Milton VFD 📍 Wednesday, January 14 | Elizabeth - Wirt VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop this week! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, January 29 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Monday, February 9 | Fairlea - State Fair Grounds 📍 Wednesday, February 11| Milton VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

REMINDER!! Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop next week! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, January 29 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Tomorrow's Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop has been moved to February 12! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, February 12 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV For more information contact Jenny Huffman at (304) 439-3003. Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Can you identify a tree just by its bark? 🌲 The American Beech stands out in the winter woods with its smooth, light blue-gray bark. It’s a staple of our hardwood forests! #TreeID

Winter Hiking Tip: Even without leaves, the trees in West Virginia are something special. Remember to dress in layers, drive slow and leave no trace! ❄️ ☃️ Learn More: bit.ly/2XdFyTZ

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Monday, February 9 | Fairlea - State Fair Grounds 📍 Wednesday, February 11 | Milton VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Did you know? West Virginia is the 3rd most forested state in the nation! 🌲 Our forests cover nearly 12 million acres. That’s a lot of trees to protect and manage. #WVForestry #ForestFacts Learn more about our State Forests: bit.ly/3WV4bQW

The annual Arbor Day Poster contest is also available for school participation. Each year a theme is chosen and students in the 4th and 5th grade can participate. Find out more. Learn More: bit.ly/35OVDhl

Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop this month! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, February 26 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Wednesday, February 11 | Milton VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

The wood products industry contributes over $4 billion annually to West Virginia’s economy. From oak flooring to fine furniture, it all starts with sustainable forest management. Learn More: bit.ly/3Gd44Xm

Species Spotlight: The Eastern Hemlock. Look for its flat, dark green needles with two white lines underneath. These evergreens provide critical winter shelter for wildlife during snowstorms.

Hiking Seneca State Forest this weekend? You might smell "Christmas." 🌲 The Balsam Fir grows in our high elevations and has that classic pine scent. Learn More: bit.ly/3jXZGSH