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Virginia’s Emerging Forest Threats

March 27, 2024 - Publication produced by the USDA Southeast Climate Hub with cooperation of DOF to educate landowners about preparing for the likelihood of climate change when managing their land.

Charlottesville Callery Pear Exchange Saturday, April 20

March 15, 2024 - The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is rolling out a new exchange program to help slow the spread of Callery pears from the urban landscape into our natural areas. DOF’s new Callery Pear Exchange program incentivizes the removal of up to three (3) Callery pear trees from your property to receive an equal number of native, young, healthy – and free – replacement trees.

Virginia’s Least Wanted: Callery Pear

March 14, 2024 - Callery pear is a rapid-growing tree that poses a major threat to Virginia’s plant biodiversity. In this video, we’ll discuss how to identify and remove Callery pear trees.

Methods for Treating Invasive Plants with Chemicals

March 12, 2024 - In this video, we explain and demonstrate four common methods for treating invasive plants with chemicals. Remember to always wear the correct PPE and to read and follow the instructions on a chemical’s label for safe and effective applications.

Throwing Shade VA Program Grows to 13 Retail Nursery Locations

March 5, 2024 - You asked, we listened: Discounted native plants are now available at more retail nursery locations across Virginia. Following a successful pilot program last spring, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is expanding the Throwing Shade Virginia program to partner with more nurseries this year.

Applications Now Open for the 76th Camp Woods and Wildlife

February 23, 2024 - Applications are now open for the 76th annual Camp Woods and Wildlife to be held June 17-21 at the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center near Appomattox. Hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), the camp offers an action-packed week in the woods for approximately 60 youth campers.