It's early October and our cooler weather begins to bring out additional colors in our trees! At Kamp Karen we're...
Forestry and Wildlife Articles
Virginia Department of Forestry – Women’s Landowner Workshop
I just got the "News Release" below from the good folks at the Virginia Department of Forestry...
Virginia Forestry Association
Are you interested in Forestry in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Perhaps your home is on 10 acres, and you want to...
Time to buy seedlings from Virginia Dept. of Forestry
Need to plant some trees for fall color or perhaps establish a living buffer between you and a neighbor? The Virginia Department of Forestry sells Virginia seedlings and you don't need to purchase 1000's of seedlings. Purchase as few as 10 seedlings (please...
Christmas Safety Tips from the Virginia Division of Forestry
Once again we're in the middle of the Christmas season. With all the joy of the season, please take a few minutes to think about safety in your home. The Virginia Department of Forestry sent out the following tips this morning and I wanted to share them with you. ...
Will it be a Boy Scout Christmas Tree for Kamp Karen this year?
With the 2011 Thanksgiving quickly becoming a great memory, we're discussing what to do for a Christmas tree this year at Kamp Karen. I like red cedar tree usually cut from one of the local farms about two weeks before Christmas. Karen remains partial to spruce and...
Virginia Conservation Easement Options
When I studied Forestry and Wildlife Management at Virginia Tech concentrating in Environmental Conservation back in the late 70's and early 80's, there were not many options for applying a land owners conservation beliefs to their land in perpetuity. Now we've got...
Fluvanna County, Virginia Land Conservation Event
We're blessed in Central Virginia with many beautiful parcels of mountain, river and Piedmont land. Many are interested in conservation and preserving their farms and land for future generations to enjoy. Conservation Partners, LLC, The Thomas Jefferson Soil and...
Fall Virginia Forestry and Wildlife Tours
Usually I promote events for the upcoming weekend on Wednesdays but today I’m promoting an October event that requires pre-registration. The Virginia Forestry Association, The Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension and other groups sponsor...