• Maintain a political and economic climate favorable for forest ownership and forest industry in Virginia.
• Enhance the public’s perception of forestry in Virginia through effective outreach and communications.
• Increase and retain VFA membership and active participation through effective leadership and programs.
• Increase pertinent information transfer to members through effective internal communication networks.
• Promote sustainable forestry.

Membership Benefits and Services

Representation of forestry interests before the Virginia General Assembly, U.S. Congress, and local governments.

Action groups addressing such current topics as the silvicultural water quality law, timber theft, woodlands security, forest products trucking, and private property rights.

Subscription to VFA's highly acclaimed quarterly magazine, Virginia Forests, and its annual directory of all 1,300 members, state and federal elected officials, and other important contacts.

VFA's Annual Convention, with seminars and programs on topics that affect forests and landowners, also provides opportunities to meet other people with similar interests and concerns.

Support of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative(r), to help companies, loggers, and landowners improve forestry practices.

VFA-sponsored teacher and youth educational activities including Project Learning Tree and Virginia Forests Forever CD-ROM.

Co-Sponsorship of the Virginia Tree Farm Program.

Support of the Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation.

Opportunities to participate in insurance programs for healthcare, timberland and hunting lease liability, and standing timber.

Representation on numerous state agency, natural resource committees and task forces.

Membership provides an opportunity for you to participate in the support of forestry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.