Welcome to the Virginia Department of Forestry

Our mission: We protect and develop healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians.

The Virginia Department of Forestry:

  • protects 15.8 million acres of forest land from fire, insects and disease.
  • manages 22 State Forest lands totaling 67,920 acres for timber, recreation, water, research, wildlife and biodiversity.

More than 300,000 forest landowners in Virginia control 77% of forest land, which:

  • Enhances the quality of life in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Supports the forest industry, a significant contributor to the state's economy.

The Department has an operational budget of approximately $25 million and employs 240 salaried staff.

You can learn about the strategic goals and objectives of the Virginia Department of Forestry and how we're achieving them.

You can also learn more about the mission and objectives of the VDOF.

Cabinet Secretary and State Forester

  • Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry: Todd Haymore
  • Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry - Travis Hill
  • State Forester: Carl Garrison, III
  • Deputy State Forester: John Carroll
  • Assistant State Forester - Policy, Planning, and Budget: Ron Jenkins

Boards and Councils

Board of Forestry, Reforestation of Timberlands Board, FVNR

  • For information about board members, meeting minutes, and other boards, visit our Boards and Councils page.
  • To see meeting dates for these boards, visit our calendar.

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Training, Workshops and Conferences

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