BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 3 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Marking a half-century milestone of connecting forest landowners with science-based natural resource management,Virginia Cooperative Extensionand theVirginia Forest Landowner Education Programwill host the 50th Anniversary Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tours. Taking place Oct. 20-23, the four-day event will traverse Montgomery, Franklin, Orange, and Hanover counties, showcasing sustainable woodland and wildlife management across private, public, and industrial lands.

A popular event with forest landowners who want to learn best practices or develop contacts with natural resources professionals, the tour is open to anyone w...