Virginia Tree Farm Foundation

01/21/2025

It's National Hugging Day.

You know what to do - go hug your favorite tree!

01/15/2025

Do you want your land to stay intact? In forest? and in family?

Learn how in this FREE webinar series from our friends at Penn State Extension:

Planning the future of your forestland is a critical step in preserving its health, value, and legacy. This webinar series offers an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities associated with forestland succession. Participants will gain insights into practical tools and strategies for succession planning, addressing tax implications, and creating a plan to transition landownership smoothly while fostering family harmony. Expert presenters will guide attendees through key considerations to help maintain forest health and sustain family ownership for generations.

https://web.cvent.com/event/cd73c254-6c6d-4c86-9b11-6dd3c65227fa/summary

Monday & Wednesday
February 19, 24, & 26 and March 3 & 5, 2025
(8:00 AM-9:30 AM)

01/15/2025

Have you heard about forest carbon markets? Are you interested in learning more? If so:

Join our friends at Penn State Extension us for an insightful webinar panel featuring representatives from leading forest carbon payment programs, including the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), Finite Carbon, and Climate Action Reserve, along with a verification auditor who will share their expertise on the complexities of forest carbon markets and payment programs. This panel will cover essential topics, such as project development, verification and auditing processes, and various payment schemes and structures, providing a comprehensive look at how forest landowners and managers can engage with these programs. Attendees will have the chance to pose questions directly to the panelists, offering a valuable opportunity to explore potential income sources and gain clarity on program specifics.

January 16, 3:00 ET
FREE

01/10/2025

Registration is open for the Southwest Virginia landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference on February 22.

More information and registration: https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/ConferencesandWorkshops2/WoodsandWildlifeConferences.html

https://www.facebook.com/events/583837770760524/

These long-running full-day conferences provide information, tools, and personal contacts to help private woodland owners keep their woods, and the wildlife that live in them, healthy and productive.

01/10/2025

Registration is open for the Culpeper Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference on February 22.

More information and registration: https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/ConferencesandWorkshops2/WoodsandWildlifeConferences.html

https://www.facebook.com/events/552809531045595/

These long-running full-day conferences provide information, tools, and personal contacts to help private woodland owners keep their woods, and the wildlife that live in them, healthy and productive.

01/02/2025

The Winter 2025 Edition of the Virginia Forest Landowner Update newsletter is now available!

In this edition:

Causes of Streambank Erosion and the Importance of Streamside Vegetation

You Ain't from Around Here! European Deer Keds

https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/newsletter/current.html

12/27/2024

Important UPDATE:

The Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule requires most small businesses to file their company with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Small businesses may include LLCs, trusts, and corporations. Many of you may have established one of these entities for you forest and/or farmland.

Please use this link: Fincen.gov learn more.

Be aware that doing an online search for BOI or similar terms may take you to a fake website. I found one that asked for my credit card information and wanted to charge me $295 to file.

There is NO filing fee. If you are on a site asking for payment, do not give them your credit card information. It is a scam website.

The current deadline for filing is January 13, 2025. Failure to file can result in a DAILY fine of $591.

12/13/2024

Stumbling upon one of these delicious beauties in the woods makes for a great day indeed!

Want to learn about woodland mushrooms? Virginia Master Naturalist Program Harry Puffenberger will give an introduction to woodland mushrooms at the Culpeper Woods & Wildlife Conference on February 22. Registration is now open!

Full agenda:https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/content/dam/forestupdate_frec_vt_edu/landownerprograms/events/2025/2025%20Culpeper%20WW%20Agenda.pdf
Conference webpage: https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/ConferencesandWorkshops2/WoodsandWildlifeConferences.html
Online registration: https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/onlineregistration.html

Virginia Cooperative ExtensionVirginia Cooperative Extension- Madison CountyAdam DowningVirginia Department of Forestry

12/02/2024

The December Virginia Forest Landowner e-Update is now available:https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/content/dam/forestupdate_frec_vt_edu/newsletter/archives/2024/2024-e-monthly/December.pdf

11/28/2024

On this day of giving thanks, learn some fun facts about the animal (albeit most likely the farm-raised version) that most of us are eating today: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/turkey/factsheet/

11/25/2024

Forest Landowner Feedback Needed!

The Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture would like to hear from forest landowners to learn more about their perspectives on the resiliency of Virginia’s Appalachian forests.

If you:
• Have an interest in or would like to learn more about
opportunities for forest and/or wildlife habitat improvement
• Own land in western Virginia that includes a minimum of 10 acres
of woodlands

We Want To Talk To You!

Scan the QR code on the image or go to https://forms.gle/KUGKnwBXZgLLtUdt9 to participate.

Questions? Email Liz Brewer at [email protected]

11/21/2024

Forest CORE Fund is accepting grant applications for projects in areas affected by the Mountain Valley Pipeline through January 22, 2025.

11/19/2024

Fearer explained how storms and disturbances affect forest ecosystems, the importance of human interaction in promoting healthy forests, and the opportunities for restoration following catastrophic events.

11/18/2024

ETA: Important UPDATE:

The Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule requires most small businesses to file their company with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Small businesses may include LLCs, trusts, and corporations. Many of you may have established one of these entities for you forest and/or farmland.

Please use this link: Fincen.gov learn more.

Be aware that doing an online search for BOI or similar terms may take you to a fake website. I found one that asked for my credit card information and wanted to charge me $295 to file.

There is NO filing fee. If you are on a site asking for payment, do not give them your credit card information. It is a scam website.

The current deadline for filing is January 13, 2025. Failure to file can result in a DAILY fine of $591.

If you own woodlands in the United States, the Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule could very well apply to you. Reporting is simple and free; not reporting comes with a $500/day fine and/or up to 5 years in prison. Deadline for reporting is 1/1/25.

PLEASE visit the website to see if this applies to you:

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11/18/2024

Fifteen Minutes in the Forest is on a holiday break. We'll return on February 28 with ALL NEW videos!

In the meantime, enjoy over 100 Fifteen Minutes in the Forest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oihMfZxt_Jw&list=PLOhBz_SGRw8UZo9aAfShRbb-ZaVyk-uzT and be sure to subscribe.

11/04/2024

A nice video for all you white-tailed deer lovers out there:

We worked with our partners at the Bearded Buck to capture footage of some of the most interesting and fascinating deer behaviors a hunter can witness.

11/01/2024

The November edition of the Forest Landowner e-Update is now available:

VFLEP Refund Policy All registrations cancelled by the registrants within 14 days of the start of a program will be refunded in full. Credit card refunds will be processed within 48 hours of cancellation. Refunds for check payments will take 21-28 days. If a program is cancelled for any reason, full...