Valley Conservation Council - Alleghany County

	Alleghany County Alleghany County’s mountainous terrain limits agricultural uses in the area, but it is a strong forestry county. The Westvaco plant in Covington is the engine for the local economy. Alleghany County currently has 3,348 acres under conservation easement. For general information on Alleghany County, visit the official website: Alleghany County Website For information on your Comprehensive Plan, The Planning Commission or Zoning Regulations visit: Zoning and Planning web page The County Code can be found at: Alleghany County Code web page Or for a complete list of county contact information such as Planning Commission, Government Officials, or County Planner visit: The County Contact Regional planning information can be found at the: Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Planning District Commission	Alleghany Quick Facts Population (2004): 16,737 Land Area: 445 square miles Cities: Covington and Clifton Forge Farmland (acres): 32,937 National Forest (ac): 140,535 Farm and Forest Factsheet (pdf format) Map of Conservation Lands in Alleghany County (pdf format) Humpback Bridge in Covington. Photo by Pat and Chuck Blackley
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Valley Conservation Council
17 Barristers Row, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: 877.216.1782 / 540.886.3541 / Fax: 540.886.1380
info@valleyconservation.org

Alleghany County