We represent Virginia's diverse forestry community and promote the sustainable use and conservation of forest resources to ensure their long term social benefits for all Virginians.
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Join us in Harrisonburg, VA, at the Hotel Madison for the 2020 VA Forestry Summit, April 28-May 1, 2020!
2016-2021 Virginia Forestry Association Strategic Plan
The Lacey Act celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year!
VFA served as an instrumental part in the Act's implementation process.
Please click here to view videos on how the act positively affected Virginia and its lumber manufacturers.
The video password is Lacey2018.
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VFA Membership Benefits
Your membership in Virginia Forestry Association provides valuable benefits and services, including:
- Representation on forestry interests before the Virginia General Assembly, U.S. Congress, and local governments as well as government forestry and natural resources boards, committees, and task forces.
- Action to address state forestry topics such as the forest products tax and reforestation program, federal issues involving truck weights, clean water and air, endangered species and forestry workers.
- Timely information on key forestry topics through VFA’s highly acclaimed quarterly magazine, Virginia Forests, What’s Happening in Virginia Forestry Today? e-newsletter, special announcements and action alerts.
- Education on forestry issues and topics affecting members during the annual Virginia Forestry Summit.
- Connection to members with similar interests, policy makers, and industry leaders through VFA’s annual membership directory and networking opportunities at VFA events.
- Cost-savings through opportunities to participate in VFA endorsed insurance programs for timberland and hunting lease liability as well as discounts on hotels, airport parking, and payroll services.
- Support of the American Tree Farm System and Virginia Tree Farm Program, Log-A-Load for Kids. Project Learning Tree, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® and Virginia SFI Implementation Committee, and the Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation.
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