by Web Editor | Nov 20, 2017 | News, News/PR
The West Virginia Legislature may be gearing up to take another shot at moving the state Division of Forestry. Lawmakers tried earlier this year to transfer the division from control of the Department of Commerce to the Department of Agriculture, but the move did not...
by Web Editor | Jul 28, 2017 | News, News/PR
The West Virginia Division of Forestry sent a crew of 20 men to help fight wildfires in the Rocky Mountains. The group of 14 state foresters and six volunteer firefighters took off for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania today, where they will meet four more crews before jetting...
by Web Editor | Feb 17, 2017 | News, News/PR
American Forest Foundation recently issued a new report focused on woodland wildlife habitat in 13 Northeastern states. Woodlands in these states were found to be “out of balance” due to historical land use and provide insufficient wildlife habitat. These...
by Web Editor | Sep 25, 2015 | News, News/PR
Ross Logging was fined $42,000 by OSHA for exposing workers to amputation hazards at an Elkview, West Virginia, worksite. The Occupational Health & Safety Administration issued the latest citations Sept. 9, 2015. OSHA says employees were operating chainsaws...
by Web Editor | Jul 29, 2011 | News
Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry Acting Director Mike Dudley announced on July 14 that the U.S. Forest Service will fund six projects that will hopefully enhance hardwood forests in the eastern part of the country. The selected projects encourage...