Virginia Tree Farm Foundation

09/21/2026

The Virginia Tree Farm Foundation would like to invite you to a special forest landowner gathering at the Kennedy Tree Farm in Buckingham County on Wednesday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Kennedy Tree Farm is a 1,500-acre commercial Tree Farm and has been named Virginia Tree Farm of the Year twice.

Join us for a roundtable discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing forest owners. Our goal is to build stronger connections among Virginia’s forest landowners to share information, ideas, and best practices—and help one another as we navigate changes in forest markets, conservation programs, and land management practices.

Seats are limited.
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple

Agenda
10:00 a.m. — Facilitated forest landowner roundtable
12:00 p.m. — Catered lunch
1:00 p.m. — Tour of Kennedy Tree Farm
RSVP by emailing Joanna at [email protected]. Call her at 804-637-6436 with any questions.

We hope you’ll join us for a great day of conversation, connection, and learning.

09/16/2026

https://www.dof.virginia.gov/forest-management-health/seedling-nurseries/acorn-and-nut-collection/

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) collects a variety of species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Nursery (Crimora, Va.) to grow into tree seedlings... Read More

09/11/2026

Get ready for a tasty trip across Virginia—one sip at a time. This year’s OktoberForest Fest brings together six wild, one‑of‑a‑kind brews crafted with ingredients harvested from The Nature Conservancy’s preserves and brewed by some of Virginia’s most creative local partners.

Each b**r tells the story of a different Virginia landscape. Come meet them:

🍺 Allegheny Highlands Farmhouse Ale—brewed with sassafras leaves by Fine Creek Brewing

🍺 Piney Grove IPA—longleaf pine needles meet hops at Up Weller Co.

🍺 Barrier Islands Gose—a bright, coastal gose brewed with eelgrass by Väsen Brewing

🍺 Clinch Valley Amber Lager—red spruce tips bring the mountains to your glass

New this year

🍺 Stream & Wetland Restoration Lager—bayberry + spicebush harvested from restored wetlands, brewed by Sojourn Fermentory

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.