Save Arlington National Cemetery's Old-Growth Forest

Comment Deadline: April 12, 2013

Arlington National Cemetery is proposing expansion into 28 acres of old-growth woodland, the only remaining remnant of a 600 acre old-growth forest on the original 1,100 acre plantation established in 1802 by George Washington Parke Custis.

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Groups Challenge Timber Sale Near Lake Keokee

Appeal filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of The Clinch Coalition, the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Virginia Forest Watch, and Wild South

June 27, 2012: WISE, VA- A proposed timber sale near Lake Keokee in the Jefferson National Forest would cause soil erosion, harm water quality, and degrade mature forest habitat and the significant scenic and recreation values of the area, conservation groups said in an appeal filed with the U.S. Forest Service. The proposed Wells Branch timber sale also violates several federal environmental laws, the appeal claims. The timber sale would involve logging 285 acres of forest and constructing nearly 2.5 miles of new roads. Much of the logging would take place around the popular Keokee Lake Recreation Area.

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Virginia Mountain Treasures

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Virginia Forest Watch is pleased to present Virginia Mountain Treasures, a video slideshow celebrating 130 unique wild areas in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. More Details

A Virginia Landowner's Guide to Sustainable Forest Management

Private Lands Resource

A website created by VAFW, dedicated to promoting sustainable foresty on private lands in Virginia is up and running. You'll find news and events relating to forest management, links to helpful sites, and a forum where landowners, forestry professionals, and conservation minded people can exchange ideas. Visit us at www.forestlandownerva.com