GIS Data Layers

Available For Download

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) provides the following GIS data layers available for Download free of charge. Data are in a custom Lambert Conformal Conic projection for Virginia, NAD 83.

All files are in a .Zip format and can be uncompressed using WinZip.

Metadata are provided in both XML and HTML formats, and are created in accordance with the FGDC metadata standards.

Agriculture and Forestal Districts

  • Agriculture and Forestal Districts - Download (ZIP file)

Forest Fire

Wildfire Risk Assessment by Planning District Commission

Search the list below for your planning district? Don't know which district your property is in? Use the map to find your Planning District Commission.

Wildfire Risk Assessment Statewide Information | Download

Forest Cover

State Forests

Forest Health

Gypsy Moth Defoliation

Fall Cankerworm

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