These funds are for the sustainable management of america s non-federal forests for the benefit of society by enabling non-industrial private forest landowners to better manage, protect, and use their…

The Virginia Department of Forestry received a $250,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 8 (Southern Region) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736), awarded September 16, 2025, with a completion date of September 15, 2030. This grant supports the modernization of state tree seedling nursery and tree orchard facilities to enhance Virginia's capacity for forest regeneration and restoration. Consistent with program guidelines, the funding will support capital improvements to nursery infrastructure and equipment upgrades, along with associated staffing, training, and contract labor expenses necessary to increase seedling and seed production capacity.

The award aligns with the broader federal initiative to strengthen state forestry nursery operations in support of post-wildfire recovery, reforestation initiatives, and the development of climate-adapted tree species for sustainable forest management across Virginia's non-federal forests. As a state forestry agency, the Virginia Department of Forestry will utilize these funds to benefit non-industrial private forest landowners by improving their access to quality seedlings and technical forestry resources necessary for effective forest management and protection.

These funds are for the sustainable management of america s non-federal forests for the benefit of society by enabling non-industrial private forest landowners to better manage, protect, and use their natural resources.