Forestry officials seek information on Coopers Rock forest fire
Officials with the West Virginia Division of Forestry are seeking information from the public regarding a wildfire that occurred in the Clay Run area...
Glenville, U.S. Forest Service to offer forestry internships
The Glenville State College Department of Land Resources, the GSC Foundation, and the United States Forest Service have partnered to offer internship opportunities for...
State tree nursery to begin selling container trees Feb. 1
Clements State Tree Nursery is taking orders for container trees, which will be available Feb. 1, weather permitting, according to West Virginia forestry officials.
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W.Va. Division of Forestry subdues fire in Pendleton County
After several days of battling a blaze in scenic Pendleton County—notably home to Seneca Rocks—the W.Va. Division of Forestry declared the South Mill Creek...
WVU prof to study plant invading the Appalachian forest
To the casual observer, Japanese stiltgrass appears as a harmless, leafy-green plant that blends into the majestic scenery during a weekend hike, but plant...
W.Va. State U. and Diversified Energy to plant 10,000 trees
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University and Diversified Energy Co. are partnering to plant more than 10,000 trees around West Virginia in the...
Glenville State U. forestry scholarship honors W.Va. firefighter
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Friends, family, and coworkers of Glenville State University graduate and West Virginia Division of Forestry employee Cody Mullens are working to...
Registration open for "Women Owning Woodlands" weekend
Women landowners who wish to learn more about forestry in West Virginia and network with other women involved in woodlands management can now register...
WV Division of Forestry urges public to practice fire safety
Officials with the West Virginia Division of Forestry are reminding the public to be cautious throughout spring fire season and follow safe burning laws.
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Common West Virginia woodland groundcover boasts peculiar qualities
SHADY SPRING, W.Va. — Frequent visitors to the West Virginia woodlands, especially to the mountain counties, are likely familiar with this evergreen groundcover. Though...
Students map landmark campus trees at Bethany College
Students at Bethany College are mapping trees across the school's historic campus in advance of the arrival of one of the nation's foremost experts...
New River college offering two-day survival skills course
Enhance your survival skills and knowledge during a two-day course offered in May at New River Community and Technical College’s campus in Nicholas County...