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New UTV Policy in Effect

November 21, 2024 2:13 pm Published by Comments Off on New UTV Policy in Effect

The new agency UTV Policy is now in effect: https://dof.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/PP_08-019_utv-operations.pdf All safety policies and procedures have been updated. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with all updates. Questions? Contact Safety, Training and Compliance Officer Chad Briggs at Chad.Briggs@DOF.Virginia.gov or (434) 989-5035.


Reminder: Action Required to Submit Performance Evals

November 18, 2024 9:29 am Published by Comments Off on Reminder: Action Required to Submit Performance Evals

Supervisors: Please submit a signed copy of the performance evaluations to Human Resources as soon as possible. All staff: Completing your performance evaluation will require an extra step this year. After you’ve discussed your evaluation with your supervisor, you will receive an email from the sender “COVA APPS – Performs,” asking you to approve the electronic evaluation by clicking the “Complete” button at the bottom of the page. Once you approve the... Read More


Policy Change: Adobe Acrobat Reader Engine

November 13, 2024 11:47 am Published by Comments Off on Policy Change: Adobe Acrobat Reader Engine

Adobe Acrobat Reader has been integrated into Microsoft Edge. This integration provides additional features, such as improved performance, security and accessibility. It still offers the ability to view, edit, convert, combine and organize PDFs. Users with Adobe Acrobat Pro/Creative Cloud applications will not be affected by this change. Beginning Nov. 14, Adobe Acrobat Reader will not be included in the PC image as the first step toward removing it from... Read More


The Understory newsletter header with green forest background and text News from across the Commonwealth

The Understory – Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 3:09 pm Published by Comments Off on The Understory – Nov. 1, 2024

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) launched this newsletter to connect with forest landowners and all who love forests. Here we’ll share news, services, assistance programs and more. You’re receiving this newsletter because you previously signed up for DOF announcements. Help us spread the word by encouraging others interested in Virginia’s forests — and forestry — to sign up below. Interested in a specific forestry topic? Contact us. Landowner Disaster... Read More


The Understory newsletter header with green forest background and text News from across the Commonwealth

The Understory – Oct. 9, 2024

October 9, 2024 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Understory – Oct. 9, 2024

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) launched this newsletter to connect with forest landowners and all who love forests. Here we’ll share news, services, assistance programs and more. You’re receiving this newsletter because you previously signed up for DOF announcements. Help us spread the word by encouraging others interested in Virginia’s forests — and forestry — to sign up below. Interested in a specific forestry topic? Contact us.   DOF Response... Read More