WV Forestry

Coopers Rock. 12,713 acres of working forest. The canopy is thick. The trails are open. The timber is a legacy we manage daily. Visit your state forests. 🥾🌳

Fire Pulse: The WVDOF reports approximately 668 fires have burned over 8,138 acres across West Virginia since the start of 2026. Crews remain active as warm, dry conditions persist. Track the latest fire data here: wvdof.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboard… 📊🔥

Four foresters. One truck. Headed south. Our crew joined the line at the Highway 82 fire in Georgia. Extreme conditions required regional cooperation. #WVForestry

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Thursday, May 7 | Sutton - Elk Conservation District Office 📍 Wednesday, May 13 | Sutton - Farmington Community Building 📍 Wednesday, May 13| Sutton - Elizabeth - Wirt VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop this month! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, May 28 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop this month! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, April 30 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Thursday, May 7 | Sutton - Elk Conservation District Office 📍 Wednesday, May 13 | Sutton - Farmington Community Building 📍 Wednesday, May 13| Sutton - Elizabeth - Wirt VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

National Arbor Day is next Friday, April 24! 🌳 Did you know over 3,400 communities are part of Tree City USA? Thank you to all the mayors and volunteers for making our cities greener. Learn More: bit.ly/2XeizUk

Is it windy and dry? Escaped debris fires are the #1 cause of wildfires in WV. Be smart, be safe. Learn More: bit.ly/32cmzWx

Fire Danger Alert: April often brings our highest fire risk before "green-up." 🍂 The leaves are dry and the sun is hot. Please respect the 5 PM burn law! Learn More: bit.ly/32cmzWx

🔥 We are experiencing low humidity and dry forest conditions. Follow all state laws to protect your community. Only burn between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. If conditions are windy, do not burn. Prevention starts with you. Learn More: wvforestry.com/fire-laws/

Fighting wildfires requires different tactics and resources compared to fighting a house fire. Watch More: bit.ly/4b8siDp Spring fire season runs from March 1 to May 31.

Big Tree: The Champion Flowering Dogwood is a sight to see! Check the Big Tree Register to see if your local tree measures up. Learn More: bit.ly/2QugDpF

Education: Teachers, celebrate Earth Month with Project Learning Tree! We have free lesson plans to help students understand the forest ecosystem. Read More: bit.ly/3yVZn5d

Fire Danger Alert: April often brings our highest fire risk before "green-up." 🍂 The leaves are dry and the sun is hot. Please respect the 5 PM burn law! Learn More: bit.ly/32cmzWx

Don't miss out on our upcoming Tree Felling Safety and Personal Safety Equipment Workshop this month! 🌳 🗓️ Thursday, April 30 📍 Elk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

Is it windy and dry? Escaped debris fires are the #1 cause of wildfires in WV. Be smart, be safe. Learn More: bit.ly/32cmzWx

Check out our upcoming BMP Workshops! 📍 Wednesday, April 8 | Burlington VFD Learn More: bit.ly/2soGLsg

The annual Arbor Day Poster contest is almost here! Each year a theme is chosen for students in the 4th and 5th grade to participate in this contest for Arbor Day. #WestVirginia celebrates Arbor Day on the 2nd Friday of April each year. Learn More: bit.ly/35OVDhl

🔥 We are experiencing low humidity and dry forest conditions. Follow all state laws to protect your community. Only burn between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. If conditions are windy, do not burn. Prevention starts with you. Learn More: wvforestry.com/fire-laws/