Generation NEXT Program
Family forestland is valued for many reasons: wildlife, privacy, recreation, timber, hunting, and scenery. Are you prepared to pass the economic, environmental, and heirloom values rooted in your woodland to your next generation?
Generation NEXT is an award-winning, nationally recognized educational program that will get you started on the right path to keeping your land intact, in forest, and in family.
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The 9 Steps to Successful Legacy Planning
Begin the process and commit to keep moving forward
Determine your family assets
Write down long-term goals for your land
Hold a family meeting
Gather or create essential documents
Establish your legacy planning team.
Determine the legal, financial, and conservation tools available to help you meet your goals
Provide opportunities for your family to learn about and enjoy your woodlands
Revisit your plan on a regular basis and adapt as your land, assets, and family change
Generation NEXT is an equal partnership of Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Forestry
