Forestry Industry in Virginia

Forestry and agriculture were Virginia’s first industries, and are still the cornerstone of our state’s economy. Forestry is the third leading industry in Virginia and supports rural economies across the state.

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Virginia Forestry at a Glance

Economic Impact is

$23.6B

Annually

Industry creates

108,451

jobs in Virginia

Forestry contributes

$11.3B

in value-added products

Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Timber Prices for 2024

Virginia Product	Price per ton
Pine Pulpwood	$8.33
Pine Sawtimber	$22.50
Pine CNS	$17.67
Hardwood Pulpwood	$5.33
Hardwood Sawtimber	$31.33

Source: Timber Update

Composition of Virginia’s Forests

The forests of Virginia are among the most diverse in the country.

The volume of Virginia’s forest has increased steadily since 1940.

More than 75% of Virginia’s forests are hardwood.

Pine makes up 21%, about two-thirds of which are planted.

Forest Types in Virginia

Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Inventory Analysis

Forest Stand Size

More than 60% of Virginia’s forests are large diameter (11" for hardwood and 9" for softwood).

Source: Virginia Department of Forestry

Top Tree Species

In Virginia, loblolly pine and yellow-poplar are the most common trees in terms of volume, while red maple and loblolly pine are the most common trees in terms of number of trees.

By Volume	By Number of Trees
1. Loblolly Pine	1. Red Maple
2. Yellow-Poplar	2. Loblolly Pine
3. Chestnut Oak	3. Yellow-Poplar
4. White Oak	4. Sweetgum
5. Red Maple	5. American Holly
6. Northern Red Oak	6. Black Gum
7. Sweetgum	7. White Oak
8. Scarlet Oak	8. Virginia Pine
9. Virginia Pine	9. Hornbeam
10. Eastern White Pine	10. Chestnut Oak

Source: Virginia Department of Forestry

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Virginia Farm Bureau Forestry Facts

Forestry Industry in Virginia

Forestry and agriculture were Virginia’s first industries, and are still the cornerstone of our state’s economy. Forestry is the third leading industry in Virginia and supports rural economies across the state.

Become a Member

Help support farmers and agricultural businesses in your community. Join now, and become a Friend of the Farm.

Virginia Forestry at a Glance

Economic Impact is

$23.6B

Annually

Industry creates

108,451

jobs in Virginia

Forestry contributes

$11.3B

in value-added products

Timber Prices for 2024

Composition of Virginia’s Forests

The forests of Virginia are among the most diverse in the country.

The volume of Virginia’s forest has increased steadily since 1940.

More than 75% of Virginia’s forests are hardwood.

Pine makes up 21%, about two-thirds of which are planted.

Forest Types in Virginia

Forest Stand Size

More than 60% of Virginia’s forests are large diameter (11" for hardwood and 9" for softwood).

Top Tree Species

In Virginia, loblolly pine and yellow-poplar are the most common trees in terms of volume, while red maple and loblolly pine are the most common trees in terms of number of trees.

Help Virginia Agriculture Prosper

Your Virginia Farm Bureau Membership directly supports farming and agriculture in your community and across the state through education, programs and advocacy. Join now and become a Friend of the Farm™ today.