Forests in the city? Absolutely. Virginia Beach has been a Tree City USA since 1980, and its urban forest plays a vital role in the city’s infrastructure—just like clean water.
Join us for the 49th Annual Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tour and explore how science-based land management is shaping Virginia’s natural spaces, even in urban environments.
What to Expect:
- Learn how thinning protects pine plantations from pests
- See how landowners turn trees into meaningful family pieces
- Explore silvopasture—where livestock and trees share space
- Discuss rural-urban interface challenges
- Visit an urban arboretum and learn which trees thrive in city settings
Who Should Attend:
This tour is designed for private landowners, natural resource professionals, K–12 educators, urban planners, students, and anyone interested in sustainable land and wildlife management.
Details:
📍 Meet at 8:30 AM at Walmart Supercenter #3644 201 Hillcrest Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
🕘 Tour begins at 9:00 AM | Ends by 5:00 PM
📅 Register by noon, October 9 at forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/field-tours.html
❓Contact Neil Clark, 757-653-2572,
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Educators: Limited scholarships available for K–12 teachers. Contact Jennifer Gagnon at 540-231-6391. First-come, first-served.
Let’s explore what responsible land management looks like—together.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Jennifer Gagnon at 540-231-6391 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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