Virginia Tree Farm Foundation

09/03/2026

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09/03/2026

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Educational videos on all aspects of woodland management, the benefits of woodland management, and other nature-related topics.

09/02/2026

The Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's September 2026 e-Update Newsletter is now available (in a new format):

08/27/2026

Invitation to Virginia Woodland Owners: Share Your Views on Forest Carbon Programs

The Virginia Tech Forest Economics Group is inviting private woodland owners across Virginia to participate in a survey about forest management effort and forest carbon programs. The survey explores how management activities, program requirements, and other features may influence woodland owners’ interest and participation in these programs.

You do not need to be enrolled in, familiar with, or interested in a forest carbon program to participate. All perspectives are valuable, including those of woodland owners who would not consider joining such a program.

Even if you have previously completed another Virginia Tech survey about forest carbon programs, we encourage you to participate, as this survey focuses on a different aspect of these programs.

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08/27/2026

Want to learn more about your Tree Farm?

Find an educational event near you: https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/eventscalendar.html

08/27/2026

When I was an undergraduate, I worked in a campus greenhouse growing eucalyptus seedlings. I shared the greenhouse with a graduate student who was growing nandina for her research.

Although one common name for this plant is heavenly bamboo, it is not a true bamboo.

This plant is problematic, and alternatives or non-fruiting cultivars should be considered.  Please see the suggestions in the left-hand column.

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day! Feel free to share photos of your dogs in the woods.

08/25/2026

Timber markets disappointing you? Looking for alternate sources of income? Learn about forest carbon markets from this free webinar on September 10 an 1:00 PM EDT.

https://learn.eforester.org/products/managing-for-more-harvesting-carbon-revenue-and-a-resilient-forest?fbclid=PARlRTSAT5RNVwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNFxTqXfSKMY4A7fw3erP3yKHqBEXmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp3wmuvKLw8SYVyuLQNvwgDCJoew-72nrMeBWoY1Hw1omvgn0QMgKXsWBrlOn_aem_cIv_7RspAIuXqB6kzbhrEA

07/27/2026

The wood turtle is an extraordinary North American species that is ...

07/24/2026

It's parent appreciation day!

These seedlings appreciate their parent trees in the overstory.

In order to perpetuate our hardwood forests in Virginia, we typically rely on natural regeneration. This occurs from seeds or sprouts from stumps of fallen or cut trees.