Virginia Loggers Association members conduct all types of sustainable forest harvesting for private and public landowners. About 80% of Virginia’s forestlands are owned by private individuals who manage their forests for many purposes. Managed forests can produce income while making habitat for wildlife and are great for our environment. Harvesting is an important part of the forest cycle and VLA members are professionals. Through good forest harvesting and management, we can have cleaner water and air and a carbon – free environment too.