Our state has diverse landscapes with different management needs
At VFWG, we take everything into consideration when it comes to protecting and healing our lands. With our understanding of a wide array of management techniques, we can help you achieve your goals as a landowner. Browse our portfolio below to see examples of our work in action across Virginia.
invasive species management
Carillon Woods
Richmond, Va
At a small old-growth forest near Richmond’s Byrd Park, invasive shrubs and vines have been choking out native undergrowth. Since 2020, we have been working to free up the subcanopy and have been met with some pretty incredible results.
Middle Mountain Farm
Albemarle, Va
Located just west of Charlottesville, Va and north of Bucks Elbow Mountain lies over 1,500 acres of forest, meadows, ponds, and orchards. Once open farmland, this otherworldly space has grown back overrun by invasive species. Learn how our crews have used forest management strategies and invasive species management to help this forest thrive.
forest management
Hardwood Assessment Tool
Bath County, Va
In 2021, the Virginia Department of Forestry awarded VFWG a contract to apply its newly developed Hardwood Assessment Tool (HWAT) on two large properties in the Lower Cowpasture River watershed of Bath County. Metrics for the tool were collected during the timber cruise and used in preparing a Forest Stewardship Management Plan.
Sweet Briar College
Amherst County, Va
This large tract of land at the old women’s college has provided an ongoing look at a nearly 20 year old forest management plan. The goal over the years has been to manage these woods for their aesthetic quality, while also aiding in the progression of forest growth.
James Madison’s Montpelier
Orange County, Va
We have utilized out forest management strategies to help preserve the integrity and health of the 2,600 acre land around Montpelier. Our primary goal has been to help the existing hardwoods mature while also selectively logging areas to create a source of income for the property.
conserving unique forestlands
Rifle Ridge Farm
Highland County, Va
Tucked in the Alleghenies of western Virginia lies 1,600 acres of forested woodlands owned by the Goodall family. For over 50 years, the family has worked to properly manage and restore their streams, woodlands, and riparian areas to promote a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem.
Old Growth Study
Savage River State Park, Md
In 2018, VWFG conducted an in-depth study of two “late successional forests” in western Maryland. The inventory protocol was developed the Maryland Forest Service and the Maryland Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. The resulting data and report provided vital content about a mature forest and how to expedite its development toward an old growth condition.
We’ve been all over the map
Our company is dedicated to serving a variety of customers across Virginia. Our clients include hundreds of private landowners in over 25 counties, government organizations, and non-government organizations.
Counties worked in include: Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Green, Albemarle, Nelson, Amherst, Fluvanna, Louisa, Goochland, Orange, Culpeper, Madison, Rappahanock, Shenandoah, Fauquier, Prince William, Loudoun, Powhatan, Hanover, Chesterfield, Henrico, Nottoway, Charles City, Gloucester, Caroline, Cumberland, Buckingham, New Kent, Surry, Richmond City, Clarke, Warren
Don’t see your county on the list? We are constantly looking to expand our scope to help restore the land that needs it. Just because we haven’t worked in your area doesn’t mean we can’t! Send us a message to let us know how we can help you.
Private Landowners
More than 60,000 acres of farm and forestland
Government Organizations
Virginia Department of Forestry
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Richmond City Parks & Recreation
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation
Non-Government Organizations, Foundations etc.
The Nature Conservancy
James River Association
Blue Ridge PRISM
Beirne Carter Foundation
Montpelier Foundation
Sweet Briar College
500 Year Forest Foundation
Blue Ridge School
Friends of James River Park