West Virginia

Total forested acres = 11.9 million
Privately owned = 7.4 million
Industry = 2.7 million
Federal = 1.1 million
State = 200,000
Other = 500,000

Below is a summary of our habitat conservation projects and educational opportunities relevant to family forest owners in West Virginia. In addition, you’ll find links to state agencies and local conservation partners that can provide further resources and information about conservation forestry.

Species of Concern in West Virginia:
Information for Family Forest Owners
Download a species profile (pdf).

Demonstration Field Days

• Morgan / Hampshire counties, WV – March 2005. Read more.

Technical and Cost-share Assistance

• The West Virginia University Extension Service can provide management suggestions based upon current university research, information and expertise. Use the website link to locate your local county agents. Ph: (304) 293-6131 Ext. 4239.
• The West Virginia Division of Forestry provides cost-share, educational and technical forestry services to landowners. Ph:(304) 558-2788.
• The Partners for Fish & Wildlife program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers technical and financial assistance to landowners for restoration of native habitat types. Ph: (304) 636-6586.
• The West Virginia Natural Resources Conservation Service can provide information on federal cost-share opportunities and assistance. Ph: (304) 284-7540.
• The West Virginia Natural Heritage Program has information about rare species or ecological communities that may occur on your land and what you can do to help conserve them. They also provide information on the Landowners Incentive Program. Ph: (304) 637-025 (ext 2036).

Forest Landowner Groups
Local organizations that support the work of family forest owners:

• West Virginia Forestry Association**this is the local contact for the American Forest Foundation's Tree Farm Program.