Virginia Forestry Association

Virginia Forestry Association VFA promotes the stewardship and wise use of the Commonwealth's forest resources for the economic an

VFA members were behind the booth, behind the mic, and in the audience talking forestry, wildlife (and weeds!) at Nutrie...
05/14/2026

VFA members were behind the booth, behind the mic, and in the audience talking forestry, wildlife (and weeds!) at Nutrien Solutions 17th Annual Vegetation Management Workshop.

VFA President Jay Phaup (second from left) met with Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie...
04/17/2026

VFA President Jay Phaup (second from left) met with Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier, and State Forester Terry Lasher along with members of Virginia's Board of Forestry and Virginia Wood Council for a Forest Industry Roundtable on the opening day of EXPO Richmond.

We're at EXPO Richmond this weekend! Stop by the VFA booth and talk with us about how you can become part of ONE VOICE t...
04/17/2026

We're at EXPO Richmond this weekend! Stop by the VFA booth and talk with us about how you can become part of ONE VOICE to support a strong and sustainable forest industry in Virginia.

Dominion Energy is preparing for potentially significant and widespread power outages from heavy ice and snow accumulati...
01/24/2026

Dominion Energy is preparing for potentially significant and widespread power outages from heavy ice and snow accumulation across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina beginning Sunday afternoon.

Dominion Energy's mobile app can help you report an outage or check your restoration status.

If you see a downed pole or wire, you can report it by calling 866-DOM-HELP and stay at least 30 feet away. The line could be energized and dangerous.

The Virginia Forestry Association is proud to congratulate our Executive Director, Terry Lasher, on his appointment as t...
01/07/2026

The Virginia Forestry Association is proud to congratulate our Executive Director, Terry Lasher, on his appointment as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s next State Forester.

Although Terry has served as VFA’s Executive Director for just one year, his impact has been substantial. During his tenure, he strengthened the Association’s advocacy efforts, expanded fundraising, and helped elevate the Virginia Forestry Foundation—leaving a lasting mark on our organization and the members we serve.

While we will miss Terry in his current role, we look forward to continuing our work with him as State Forester as we advocate for Virginia’s forest industry—an industry that is good for the environment, good for public health, and a vital economic driver for the Commonwealth.

A graduate of the New York State Ranger School, Virginia Tech, and Liberty University, Terry brings a deep understanding of forestry and a strong commitment to serving Virginia’s landowners and forest community.

We are grateful for his leadership and service and wish him continued success in this important new role.

There's still time to enter our Virginia Forests Photo Contest!Send your forestry-related photos from around the Commonw...
12/30/2025

There's still time to enter our Virginia Forests Photo Contest!

Send your forestry-related photos from around the Commonwealth by midnight, December 31 to be selected for publication in VFA's magazine, Virginia Forests.

You can enter in categories from inspiring landscapes and enchanting wildlife to forest industry and recreation, and more.

Entry forms and guidelines online at:
https://www.vaforestry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:virginia-forests-photo-contest&catid=20:site-content

(Great Blue Heron by Fred Shatzki, 2024)

The colors of fall speak to us all in the Virginia forestry community -- and result in spectacular photos!We'd love to s...
11/07/2025

The colors of fall speak to us all in the Virginia forestry community -- and result in spectacular photos!

We'd love to see your best forestry photos from ANY season -- from inspiring landscape scenes to pictures that showcase our forest industries at work here in Virginia. We're accepting entries for the upcoming Virginia Forests magazine photo contest until December 31!

Entry forms and guidelines online at:
https://www.vaforestry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:virginia-forests-photo-contest&catid=20:site-content

(Photo by Michael Kemp, from our 2024 photo contest)

Send us your best forestry photos from around the Commonwealth -- from inspiring landscape scenes to pictures that showc...
10/02/2025

Send us your best forestry photos from around the Commonwealth -- from inspiring landscape scenes to pictures that showcase our forest industries at work -- we are excited to share the images and stories that highlight the interconnectedness of people and places in Virginia's forestry community in Virginia Forests magazine!

Entry forms and guidelines online at:
https://www.vaforestry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:virginia-forests-photo-contest&catid=20:site-content

Happy 4th from VFA! May you and yours have a wonderful and safe celebration of our independence this holiday.
07/04/2024

Happy 4th from VFA! May you and yours have a wonderful and safe celebration of our independence this holiday.

In case you missed this weekend's VFA Voice, our biweekly newsletter that is published every other Saturday, you can vie...
06/10/2024

In case you missed this weekend's VFA Voice, our biweekly newsletter that is published every other Saturday, you can view an online version of it here.

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Richmond, VA
23230

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