October 30, 2025 1:33 pm
Published by Corydon Swift-Turner
Fall Fire Season is Underway While leaf-peeping season is one of Virginia’s most beautiful times of year, it also brings conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. As leaves fall and accumulate on the ground, an ample fuel source for wildfires is created. And when you combine this with the dry, windy weather we typically see this time of year, the risk of wildfire grows. This year’s fall fire season arrives as much of Virginia is already in a drought, further... Read More
October 27, 2025 4:03 pm
Published by Corydon Swift-Turner
Reminder – We want to hear your concerns and feedback about your on-the-job experience. If you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to complete our Safety Survey before it closes this Friday, Oct. 31. Your responses will be compiled and shared with the Executive Leadership Team. Your feedback will help DOF mitigate risks and continue to make DOF a safe work environment. This survey is for everyone in the agency... Read More
October 23, 2025 5:00 pm
Published by Corydon Swift-Turner
VITA is retiring short message service (SMS) authentication as a login option. All users are required to enroll in either Okta Verify (mobile app) or Okta FastPass (Windows desktop) before Oct. 31 to ensure uninterrupted access to Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) systems and applications. What you need to do: · Download and set up Okta Verify on your mobile device, or · Enroll in Okta FastPass on your Windows desktop. · Begin using your chosen method immediately.... Read More
October 23, 2025 4:58 pm
Published by Corydon Swift-Turner
Each year, DOF creates a calendar to highlight our work and promote our mission. For our 2026 calendar, we’re celebrating “Virginia’s Historic Oaks” in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Many of the “big” trees highlighted in the calendar are 250 years or older, with several boasting champion status. Making the calendar even more special…to commemorate the importance of these notable trees and their importance to our shared history, we collected acorns from some... Read More
October 23, 2025 4:57 pm
Published by Corydon Swift-Turner
Effective immediately, all Office of Procurement requests must be submitted through the Forestry Catalog for Administration Systems Tracking (FORcast). This is the same system already in use for all IT, IFRIS and Facilities requests. A new Procurement module has now been added. To submit a request and open a FORcast ticket, simply email FORcast@DOF.Virginia.gov and include “Procurement” as a keyword in the subject line. This includes requests for solicitations, contract modifications, sole source and emergency procurements.... Read More
