Violation of Virginia’s wild ginseng harvest regulations is punishable by either imprisonment for up to 12 months, fine of not more than $2,500, or both.

When it comes to buying firewood, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has two pieces of advice. #1: Buy local firewood to keep from spreading invasive pests that may be hiding under the bark. And #2: Grab a tape measure, a yardstick or even a ruler to be sure the delivery you paid for is accurate.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is inviting the public to suggest changes to hunting, trapping and non-game regulations for the 2015-2016 season.

August 11 is National 811 Day. Every digging or demolition project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, demolishing an old shed, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to Virginia811 before starting the work.

While you may enjoy your woods for the privacy it offers or knowing that it gives a home to wildlife, it can be much more. Learn how at two upcoming workshops.

People play a big role in West Nile Virus disease prevention by paying special attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around homes and to protecting themselves from mosquito bites while outside, say health officials.

“Focusing on Forestland Transfer to Generation ‘NEXT’” is being offered July 29 and August 5 at the Moton Museum in Farmville. This two-day program from the Virginia Department of Forestry will help family forest landowners successfully plan the transfer of their woodlands, intact, from one generation to the next.

Manassas city's Main Street Streetscapes project in 2013 has won a state award. It widened narrow sidewalks to allow for outdoor dining and improved pedestrian access, added brick crosswalks intersections and planted 19 trees to enhance the beauty of the street.