The Virginia Department Of Forestry - Shaping Virginia's Forests
No Burning Before 4 p.m.
The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law went into effect Feb. 15, 2010 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia.
This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 – April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.
A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions: Can I Burn? to learn more and help prevent forest fires.
New, Noteworthy and Upcoming
Forest Legacy Program: Interested in conserving your forestland? Organizing your property as a Legacy project may be a way to do so. I want to learn more >>
State Forest Use Permit. The State Forest Use Permit is required for anyone 16 years and older who hunts, fishes, traps, rides mountain bikes or horses in one of Virginia’s 19 State Forests. Anyone walking, hiking or canoeing will not need the Use Permit. The State Forest Use Permit is available online or at authorized retailers who sell the Virginia state hunting license.
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Training, Workshops and Conferences See what's offered from the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Most Requested Information and Services
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Driving Tour: Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest Learn about forestry from the comfort of your car! Listen to our self-guided driving tour as it takes you through 17 different locations on the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, revealing what's going on "behind the scenes."
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Native Trees of Virginia I'm ready to purchase a copy online or pay by check.
Grants and Financial Incentives Programs provide money to conserve land and resources, reduce wildfire risk, and more.
Jobs and Employment Learn about opportunities with our agency.
Timber Harvesting
Logging Notification Loggers notify us of their timber harvests.
Timber Harvester Identification Number Registration If you harvest timber, you can register online to receive your identification number.
Logger Incentive Program
Loggers may be eligible for a $2,000 payment per application that meets the program requirements.
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Last modified: Thursday, 18-Mar-2010 11:51:18 EDT