The Virginia Department of Forestry is dedicated to the prevention and suppression of wildfires in Virginia through education and quick response. They also utilize prescribed or controlled fire as a management tool to benefit the state's ecosystems.
The department monitors the health and inventory of Virginia's public and private forests, providing technical assistance and management planning to support conservation and sustainable forestry practices. They work to protect forests and the waters that flow from them, while also promoting the forest industry and rural economies.
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