Virginia Resources

The forests that have been created by nature over thousands of years. They were here before people arrived in Virginia.

These forests were created by humans and are used for timber. These trees are planted in rows.

part of the balance of nature that has developed over hundreds or thousands of years in the region.

Plants are important to Virginia's ecosystems to provide both food and shelter to animals in Virginia and helps to control erosion.

We have great mineral resources in Virginia

Sand has many uses including being added to beaches, as part of concrete mixing, on playgrounds and to level out buildings. 

Used as fossil fuel

Limestone is an important ingredient in creating cement and concrete, most often used in road construction.

Granite is a valuable building material for countertops and tile.