The West Virginia Forestry Association is a non-profit organization funded by its membership
Our members include individuals and businesses involved in forest management, timber production, firewood production, harvesting, and wood product manufacturing. Our members are concerned with protecting the environment, as well as enhancing the future of West Virginia’s forests through multiple-use management. Watch below a video introduction to WVFA and the industry that we proudly represent.
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WV Logger Certification UPDATE
Updated 27 May 2020 Temporary logger certifications are valid through June 2021, but it is not too early to start thinking about starting to collect your required training courses for your next application. UPDATE 1 The West Virginia Division of Forestry will accept...
2020 Conference Announcement
2020 WVFA Annual Conference
2020 WVFA Annual Conference is still planned for July 16-18. Please make plans to join WVFA again this year at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center.
COVID-19 Resources for Loggers
Pertinent Resources SBA & General Website CARES Act Interim Final Rule Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet COVID-19 Legal Update Farm Credit East - Recorded Webinar covering Tax and Payroll Provisions of the FFCRA & CARES ActShort Video from the U.S....
Tree Farm Scholarship Application Available Now!
THIS SCHOLARSHIP is intended to assist the child or grandchild of a West Virginia Tree Farmer in their pursuit of a higher education. Funding has been provided by the family of Pat Plitt, individual Tree Farmers and various fundraisers conducted by the WV Tree Farm...
Submit your 2020 Logger of the Year Nomination Now!
The WVFA “WV Outstanding Logger” award program is designed to recognize outstanding independent logging contractor performance. Through recognition of competent professional logging contractors within the forestry community, peer organizations (other independent...
