VLCF Funded Projects

Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.

Name:	Gilvary Forest
Category:	Natural Area Preservation
Grant Round:	FY05
Acres:	225
Locality:	Giles County
Management Agency:	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Owner:	Private
ConserveVirginia:	None
Amount Awarded:	$224,130.00
Applicant:	500-Year Forest Foundation
Latitude:	37.27211384
Longitude:	-80.993363
Description:	The 500-Year Forest Foundation was awarded a $224,130 grant for the acquisition of a natural area preserve deed of dedication and open-space easement over a 225 acre property on Chestnut Ridge in western Giles County. The project protects two old-growth forest communities of northern red oak.