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Outdoor Burning Restrictions In Effect
Fall forest fire season runs through Dec. 31
During the three months of October, November and December, all outdoor burning is prohibited from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may burn vegetative materials, including brush, leaves and limbs, only after 4 p.m. Anyone conducting outdoor burning must stay with the fire until it is completely extinguished, and all burning must be concluded prior to 7 a.m.
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Are you "Firewise, West Virginia?"
If your home is located beside the woods it is at risk for damage from wildfires.
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Choose and Cut Christmas Trees
If cooler weather has you thinking ahead to the holiday season, check out this year's list of Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farmers and start planning a trip to your local farm.
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Order Tree Seedlings from Clements State Tree Nursery
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WEST VIRGINIA AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15
The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame is devoted to honoring individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations who have helped make this nation great through outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement or improvement of the agricultural, forestry and/or family life of West Virginia.
Nominations for this honor are currently being accepted. All nomination forms must be received by Dec. 15, 2009.
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To help keep professional loggers up-to-date on recommended Best Management Practices (BMP) to control soil erosion and sedimentation, and to keep our streams and waters clean, the Division of Forestry introduces the revised West Virginia Silvicultural Best Management Practices for Controlling Soil Erosion and Sedimentation from Logging Operations manual.
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"Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise!"
2010 Arbor Day Poster Contest Submissions Accepted Through March 1, 2010
All fifth-grade teachers encouraged to submit students' posters
The West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Arbor Day Foundation are calling on all fifth-grade teachers to showcase their students' artistic talents by participating in the 2010 West Virginia Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Trees are Terrific. . . and Energy Wise!"
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