2 - What is the Role of Legacy Planning in Forestland Conservation?

Friday, September 20, 2024

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

Location: Embassy Suites, Aspen Daisy

Speaker(s)

Ed Zimmer

Deputy State Forester
Virginia Department of Forestry
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Jennifer L. Gagnon, MS

Senior Extension Specialist
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Keeping family forests in forest following intergenerational transfer of the land is critically important for maintaining the long-term economic and environmental value of the nation's forests. Nationwide, 39 percent of our forests are under family forest ownership, with many states exceeding 50 percent.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participants will understand the keys to the success Virginia is having in stemming the loss of forestland in the Commonwealth.