Welcome to the
Virtual Forest
Journey through Virginia’s forests in this
immersive, interactive storybook!
Timber Cruising
Let’s Cruise!
Estimate the value and volume of trees using the tools of a professional forester.
Forest Change
Old-Field Succession
Watch abandoned farmland transition into a thriving Virginia forest ecosystem.
Plant Science
Photosynthesis
Discover how plants transform sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy.
Land Use
Sprawl
Explore how roads and development affect streams, communities, and wildlife habitat.
Forest Management
Timberrr!
Follow a managed timber harvest from planning and logging through site recovery.
Tree Identification
Tree Detective
Identify Virginia trees using their leaves, bark, buds, fruit, and canopy forms.
Renewable Forests
Trees: Renewable Resource
See how healthy forests support communities, wildlife, sustainability, and economic growth.