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The Virginia Department Of Forestry - Shaping Virginia's Forests

Tree Seedlings

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) operates nurseries to grow tree seedlings. Seedlings are used in projects for reforestation, reforestation of timberlands and riparian buffer plantings. You can purchase seedlings for projects on your property.

Visit our Web Store to make purchases via credit card and our secure server.




Photo: Tree seedlings at a Virginia Department of Forestry Nursery.

New and Noteworthy

Economic Impact of Agriculture and Forestry on the Commonwealth of Virginia. This study describes the contribution of the agriculture and forestry industries to Virginia’s economy. (English; PDF format)

ForestryTV. The Virginia Department of Forestry began to post videos on the video-hosting site YouTube. Visit ForestryTV to see a video on our American Chestnut Restoration Program.

Native Trees of Virginia
The most common native tree species found in Virginia's forests are described in this handsome 120-page book.The most common native tree species found in Virginia's forests are described with images of leaves, twigs, flowers and/or fruit to aid in identification.

Purchase your copy online through our Web Store or pay by check when you order by mail.

Most Requested Information and Services

Web Store Our Seedling Store is NOW OPEN! You can also purchase print items, such as our guide "Native Trees of Virginia," from our online store.

Jobs and Employment Learn about opportunities with our agency.

Grants and Financial Incentives Programs provide money to conserve land and resources, reduce wildfire risk, and more.

Logging Notification Loggers notify us of their timber harvests using this online form.

Upcoming Events

Forestry Camp
Teenagers who enjoy learning about the natural world love Holiday Lake Forestry Camp.

Calendar of Events View upcoming events on our calendar.

Training and Workshops See training classes, workshops and other events from the Virginia Department of Forestry.

News and Information

Press Room Resources for reporters, including news releases.

Blogs - Online blogs maintained by employees of the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Electronic Newsletter Receive timely information about the services we provide landowners; the research we conduct on your behalf, and the products that we offer to the citizens of the Commonwealth. Sign up today!

RSS Feeds RSS is a format for syndicating news and content. RSS newsreaders, also known as aggregators, let you pick and choose your favorite news sources quickly and conveniently in one place.

Image shows Governor Tim Kaine, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Robert Bloxom, and State Forester Carl Garrison.












Last modified: Tuesday, 30-Dec-2008 16:28:19 EST