August 18, 2021 4:37 pm
Published by Janet Muncy
Beech leaf disease has now been confirmed in Prince William County – the first detection in Virginia. The disease affects American beech (Fagus grandifolia) )trees and is associated with a foliar nematode. Symptoms include dark stripes between leaf veins, thickening and curling of leaves, and canopy thinning. Contact DOF’s forest health program if you see these symptoms. For more information, view this Beech Leaf Disease Pest Alert publication.
July 26, 2021 4:24 pm
Published by Janet Muncy
USDA announced the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers program (PATHH) now available to timber loggers or truckers whose operation has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. USDA’s PATHH program will provide financial relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that experienced losses in 2020 due to COVID-19. This new program is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept PATHH applications... Read More
July 6, 2021 1:45 pm
Published by Janet Muncy
Prescribed burn professionals are encouraged to complete training and certification to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager. The VA Certified Prescribed Burn Managers Course will be offered virtually from February 16-March 6, 2026. Registration is open until January 5, 2026, for the Virginia Certified Prescribed Burn Managers Course. This online self-paced course takes approximately 24 hours to complete. View more information in our Event Calendar.
June 22, 2021 9:39 am
Published by Janet Muncy
Public Information is having a photo contest to create the 2023 DOF calendar and the best way to get photos is through the photo lens of the women and men of DOF. Photos captured by employees may also be used for other DOF educational and promotional initiatives. We’ll be running the contest over the next year to allow staff to capture all forest seasons and activities. Photos will be accepted... Read More
May 27, 2021 2:54 pm
Published by Janet Muncy
Please review and note the fiscal year end deadlines. As we enter one more year end, be reminded of the importance of completing/approving your credit card transactions in a timely manner. To ensure these charges are recorded in our FY21’s financial results, credit card transactions must be completed and approved by June 22 (Tuesday). View the 2021-06-Year-End-Finance-Memo.
