In a hands-on display of practical education, the Forestry and Wildlife students in the FRST 209 Silviculture class at Glenville State University recently conducted a prescribed fire on the college farm, followed by an enlightening field trip to Weyerhaeuser property in Greenbrier County. The prescribed fire, which took place on October 25th, covered a one-acre Read More…
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Glenville State University Students Take Part in WV Division of Forestry Timber Felling and Chainsaw Safety Workshop
GLENVILLE, WV – Students within the Glenville State University Department of Land Resources’ timber harvesting course recently had the opportunity to take part in the West Virginia Division of Forestry’s (WVDOF) Timber Felling and Chainsaw Safety Workshop. The workshop was organized by WVDOF Service Forester Jesse King and led by Foresters Johnny King and Jack Spencer, Read More…
Gov. Justice, Babydog honor retiring Forestry bloodhound after 10 years of decorated service
Raisy has been part of 197 wildfire arson investigations, sniffed out 29 missing person cases, and helped with 78 criminal investigations VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog are honoring Raisy, an award-winning member of the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) K-9 Investigative Unit, who is retiring after 10 years of sniffing Read More…