Data and Research

Data

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) collects data on and performs mapping of Virginia's forest land.

• Economic and Forest Industry Data
• Forested Acreage, Ownership, and Tree Inventory Data
• Historical Data
• Insect and Tree Disease Data
• Data Collection, Mapping and Visualization Data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Clean Water Monitoring Data

Research

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) conducts research in a variety of areas to improve tree quality.

• Tree Genetics and Restoration
• Forest Genetics Improvement
• American Chestnut. Virginia is one of several states working to restore this species in the United States.
• Pine Silviculture - developing techniques for optimal growth of pine species.
• Hardwood Silviculture - developing techniques for optimal growth of hardwood species.
• Forest Nutrition. Healthy trees for healthy forests.

Additional resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Publications
• Presentations
• Links to Partner agencies, organizations and state forestry agencies.

Last modified: Monday, 21-Apr-2008 18:41:05 UTC