CUMBERLAND — Central Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forestlands during the seventh annual Forest Landowners’ Retreat, set for March 19-20 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland.

“Topics will include working with a forester, timber sales, wildlife management, land conservation options, non-timber forest products, forest health and more. A tour of the Cumberland State Forest will showcase pine and hardwood management, wildlife practices and water quality protection,” according to a Virginia Department of Forestry press release.

Sponsoring partners for the retreat are the VDOF, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program.

“This program provides an excellent introduction to forest management issues, especially for those new to land ownership,” said Ellen Powell of the VDOF.

To register online or to download a brochure, visit www.forestupdate.frec.vt.edu The deadline to register is March 4.

For more information, contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.