Seed Trees

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This is Article 9 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Seed Trees.” It is part of Chapter 11 “Forest Resources and the Department of Forestry”, which is part of Subtitle II “Activities Administered by Other Entities”, which is part of Title 10.1 “Conservation”.

It’s comprised of the following 8 sections.

§ 10.1-1162	Definitions
§ 10.1-1163	Exemptions from article
§ 10.1-1164	Pine trees to be left uncut for reseeding purposes
§ 10.1-1165	When trees left for reseeding purposes may be cut
§ 10.1-1166	Posting or publication of notices
§ 10.1-1167	Penalty for violation of article
§ 10.1-1168	Procedure to ensure proper planting after conviction; cash deposit or bond; inspection or planting by State Forester
§ 10.1-1169	Liability for failure to carry out planting, cutting or management plan; reforestation of area by State Forester