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Forestry, Board of

Agriculture and Forestry

Purpose

The Board of Forestry shall be charged with matters relating to the management of forest resources in the Commonwealth.The Board shall advise the Governor and the Department on the state of forest resources within the Commonwealth and the management of forest resources. The Board shall encourage persons, agencies, organizations and industries to implement development programs for forest resource management and counsel them in such development. In addition, the Board shall recommend plans for improving the state system of forest protection, management and replacement, and shall prepare an annual report on the progress and conditions of state forest work.The Board shall formulate recommendations to the State Forester concerning regulations and other matters applicable to Article 10 (§ 10.1-1170 et seq.), including types of equipment to be purchased, rental rates for equipment, and reforestation practices.

Term

Four year terms; no more than two successive terms, except the executive officer

Composition

The Board of Forestry within the Department of Forestry, referred to in this chapter as the Board, shall be composed of 13 members appointed by the Governor. At least two members shall be representatives of the pine pulpwood industry; two members shall be representatives of the pine lumber industry; two members shall be representatives of the hardwood lumber industry; one member shall be a representative of the timber harvesting industry; and two members shall be small forest landowners. In making appointments to the Board, the Governor shall take into account the geographic diversity of board membership as it relates to Virginia's forest resources. Beginning July 1, 2012, the Governor's appointments shall be staggered as follows: four members for a term of one year, three members for a term of two years, three members for a term of three years, and three members for a term of four years. After the initial staggering of terms, appointments shall be for four-year terms. The State Forester shall serve as executive officer of the Board.

No member of the Board, except the executive officer, shall be eligible for more than two successive terms; however, persons subsequently appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms after the terms of the vacancies they were appointed to fill have expired. All vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Member of the General Public	1 seat
Total seats available: 1

Current Board Members

Mr William T. Godwin

Member of the Pine Lumber Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Mr Andrew Brown

Member of the Pine Pulpwood Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Mr. Scott W. Shallenberger

Member of the Pine Pulpwood Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2027

James Robert Coleman

Member of the Hardwood Lumber Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Mr William F Osl

Small Forest Landowner Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Michael Charles Harold

Member of the Hardwood Lumber Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Vance Wright

Small Forest Landowner Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Carolyn Mulligan

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Chad Shelton

Member of the Timber Harvesting Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Jennifer Gagnon

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Ervin Clarence Bielmyer

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030

Jackson Owen Combs

Member of the Pine Lumber Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2030