The 7,800 acre University Forest is a central component of West Virginia University's natural resources programs. Student field activities, research projects, and public educational programs all take place there. The use of the University Forest by students, teachers, and cooperating researchers has increased significantly in recent years. In addition to its traditional use as an outdoor lab for teaching and a place for forest research, the University Forest also has the potential to become a showplace for demonstration of natural resources management and research in West Virginia.

The already extensive teaching activities at the University Forest are enhanced by the large classroom, audio-visual, and other instructional facilities provided by the Center. Public and professional workshops and other meetings at the Center increase the exposure of the Division of Forestry's activities to more people. Day-to-day management of the University Forest is significantly enhanced through facilities to house management information systems, mapping facilities, and field research equipment.

The Westvaco Natural Resources Center is a long-term commitment to professional education in West Virginia.

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