Virginia Department of Forestry
Coverage of Virginia Department of Forestry in the Nexus archive.
- USDA advances Roadless Rule repeal; advocates, lawmakers say it puts 400,000 acres in Va. at risk
The USDA plans to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects millions of acres nationwide; opponents warn that in Virginia, this repeal could open an estimated 400,000 acres in forest to development. Supporters view the move as a way to improve wildfire management and economic development on public lands, while groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center are concerned about environmental degradation and impact on watersheds.
- Virginia’s transportation board approves $28.5B six-year plan, more headlines
Virginia’s transportation board approved a $28.5B six-year plan. Additional headlines include Virginia Department of Forestry selling 10,000 trees and shrubs through its Throwing Shade program, Virginia Beach fishermen freeing an entangled sea turtle, and a historic batteau journey beginning on the James River.