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WV Div. of Forestry urging West Virginians to take caution while burning outdoors, follow all spring fire season guidelines

March 31, 2022 6:21 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV Div. of Forestry urging West Virginians to take caution while burning outdoors, follow all spring fire season guidelines

CHARLESTON, WV — Following a series of fires throughout West Virginia, the Division of Forestry (WVDOF) is urging West Virginians to... View Article

WV spring fire season, burning restrictions return March 1

March 1, 2022 4:54 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV spring fire season, burning restrictions return March 1

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Tuesday marks the return of burning restrictions, including the... View Article

October 1 is the start of fall fire season, West Virginia residents urged to follow burning guidelines

September 30, 2021 7:23 pm Published by drew Comments Off on October 1 is the start of fall fire season, West Virginia residents urged to follow burning guidelines

CHARLESTON, WV — Fall fire season starts Friday, Oct. 1, and continues through Dec. 31. The West Virginia Division of Forestry... View Article

WV 2021 ginseng season starts Sept. 1

August 20, 2021 4:47 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV 2021 ginseng season starts Sept. 1

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Ginseng harvest season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, and continues through Tuesday, Nov. 30. Observing the legal season and... View Article

WV Division of Forestry subdues fire in Pendleton County

August 18, 2021 4:38 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV Division of Forestry subdues fire in Pendleton County

CHARLESTON, WV — After several days of battling the blaze, the West Virginia Division of Forestry declared the South Mill Creek... View Article

West Virginia Forestry dispatches members to fight fires in Minnesota

August 18, 2021 12:33 pm Published by drew Comments Off on West Virginia Forestry dispatches members to fight fires in Minnesota

CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) has dispatched two crews to contain fires in Minnesota. A... View Article

WV Division of Forestry responds to fire in Pendleton County

August 13, 2021 5:23 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV Division of Forestry responds to fire in Pendleton County

CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Forestry is urging residents of Mozer in Pendleton County to avoid the Brushy... View Article

West Virginia Division of Forestry honors student winners of 2021 Arbor Day Poster contest

June 11, 2021 9:19 pm Published by drew Comments Off on West Virginia Division of Forestry honors student winners of 2021 Arbor Day Poster contest

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) announced the winners of the 2021 Arbor Day Poster contest for... View Article

WV Division of Forestry requests public information on March 23 wildfire in Coopers Rock State Forest

April 7, 2021 9:16 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV Division of Forestry requests public information on March 23 wildfire in Coopers Rock State Forest

CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) is seeking information from the public regarding a wildfire in Clay... View Article

WV Division of Forestry urges the public to practice fire safety and burning precautions to prevent wildfires

April 7, 2021 3:58 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV Division of Forestry urges the public to practice fire safety and burning precautions to prevent wildfires

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) reminds the public to be cautious throughout spring fire season and follow... View Article