Welcome to LandScope West Virginia
Conservation Overview
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Conservation Overview
West Virginia, sparsely populated and heavily forested, is a relatively small state, but its far-reaching panhandles and rugged terrain provide ecological diversity beyond its size. Conservation efforts here focus on protecting the species and natural communities that make the state wild and wonderful.
Conservation Priorities in West Virginia
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West Virginia Wildlife Action Plan
The West Virginia Wildlife Conservation Action Plan charts a course for science-driven, active conservation of fish and wildlife resources over the next decade. Key features of the plan are its emphasis on West Virginia wildlife conservation actions, including a habitat conservation initiative, and its collaborative approach to plan implementation.