Replacing White Pines in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley: Timing and Species

Removal Timing

Fall is easiest on the crew (cooler), but any time works.

Replacement Species

Need a conifer ≤15–20 ft tall, hardy for the area. Contact the Virginia Department of Forestry for site-specific recommendations and free on-site advice: county contacts.

Spacing

Depends on mature width of chosen species—generally 8–12 ft apart for a screen.