The State Forester, under the direction and control of the Governor, shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and shall perform other duties required of him by the Governor or the appropriate citizen boards.
General powers and duties of State Forester
Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1104, under Chapter 11. Forest Resources and the Department of Forestry..
Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1104