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 Senate Passes Resolution-WV Outstanding Logger
On February 2, 2026, the West Virginia Senate passed a resolution to accept Jamesand Lucille Pennington of J & L Trucking in Bartow, WV as West Virginia’s OutstandingLogger of the Year. The full senate voted and passed the resolution unanimously. Theresolution...
Event Hub- Events Registrations Here!
The 2026 Annual Conference is only 4 months away! Join us at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, WV July 16th-18th! More updates to follow!
2026 A. B. Brooks Memorial Forestry Symposium
February 3rd, 2025 | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm Charleston Town Center Marriott, Charleston, WV The 40th Annual AB Brooks Memorial Forestry Symposium will be held on February 3rd from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Marriott Charleston Town Center Hotel in Charleston, WV....
Area Meetings 2025
TO: WVFA MembersFrom: Bob BoylesRE: Area meetingsDate: October 21, 2025 The following area meetings have been scheduled, and legislators have been invited.You can attend any of these meetings, all we ask is that you RSVP so that we have anaccurate meal count. Area 3...
Area 3 Meeting Scheduled for November 6th, 2025
TO: WVFA Members From: Bob Boyles RE: Area 3 meeting Date: October 10, 2025 There will be an Area 3 meeting in Buckhannon on November 6, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The meeting will be held at the Weyerhaeuser Buckhannon facility, and the address is...
2026 WVFA Events at a Glance
2026 is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to our 2026 events! See below for more information and check back for updates!Just as excited as us? See our event count downs below! For any events questions, please reach out to Gabrielle Hedges at...
New Video Resource Provides In-Depth Look at Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
An informative new video offers a comprehensive overview of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), detailing its core principles and practices. While developed as a training tool for harvesting professionals, the video serves as an excellent primer for anyone...
WVFA & FRA APPALACHIAN REGION ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA AND PRESENTERS
WVFA AND FRA CONFERNCE TO WELCOME ALL TO EXHIBITS
If you've been interested in seeing the exhibits at the 2025 Annual Conference, look no further than a day trip to The Resort at Glade Springs. This year join us on July 11th and 12th, to get the opportunity to speak with our exhibitors and see what they have to...
