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May 2022
2022 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy
Registration is open for the 2022 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy held at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Courses offered this year include: S-212 - Wildfire Powersaws M-410 - Facilitative Instructor S-215 - Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface S-131 - Firefighter, Type 1, Squad Boss S-270 - Basic Air Operations RX-310 - Introduction to Fire Effects Tractor - Advanced Tractor Operation S-330 - Task Force/Strike Team Leader S-130/190 Basic Wildland Firefighter Field Training Registration fees – $50 per…
Find out more »June 2022
Forest Carbon Symposium
Forest carbon markets are expanding rapidly in the Commonwealth. If you are a forester, landowner, county leader, or just interested in this topic, please consider attending the first ever Forest Carbon Symposium hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry. In this symposium, you will learn about the importance of forest carbon markets, what this market means to Virginia, and what opportunities are available for our state’s forestry community.
Find out more »Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop
This all-inclusive workshop includes food, lodging, instruction and use of tree climbing gear. You will learn how how to climb trees while emphasizing the art and science of Arboriculture. This safe, empowering experience will renew your spirit, allow you to bond with others curious and excited to learn more about trees, aloft! Most importantly, you will leave with new friends and a network of professional colleagues.
Find out more »2022 Mid-Atlantic Compact Fire Academy
Registration is now available for Compact Members Registration for General Public will open April 4th, 2022 Last Day to Register: April 29, 2022 Use the options below to select the best method of registration for you. If registering and paying with a credit card, you will be directed to the registration site to create an account and select courses. If registering for multiple people, please register for one person at a time. Adjustments/Withdrawals/Refunds: Last day is May 13, 2022 Click…
Find out more »Forest Health Workshop – Charlottesville
A workshop to train professional foresters and forest health personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and management of native and invasive pests in forest and tree health specific to Virginia.
Find out more »Forest Health Workshop – Galax
A workshop to train professional foresters and forest health personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and management of native and invasive pests in forest and tree health specific to Virginia.
Find out more »VDOF Baseball Night in Richmond
VDOF Forest Health staff will be tabling at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game on June 10th to distribute information about the emerald ash borer and how landowners can protect their ash trees. Stop by to learn more about this forest pest and enjoy a night of baseball!
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VDOF Baseball Afternoon in Norfolk
VDOF Forest Health staff will be tabling at the Norfolk Tides baseball game on June 16th to distribute information about the emerald ash borer and how landowners can protect their ash trees. Stop by to learn more about this forest pest and enjoy an afternoon of baseball!
Find out more »All Agency Meeting
Mark your calendar, June 29, for a one-day all-agency meeting. Make plans to join your coworkers from across the state. All VDOF employees are expected to take advantage of this opportunity.
Find out more »July 2022
Teaching Trees Training for Middle and High School Teachers
Teaching Trees is a fun and unique two-day workshop for middle and high school teachers. Topics include sustainable local forestry, tree identification, forest ecology, and forest products. You’ll get training in Project Learning Tree, a tour of local working forests, and field activities you can use with students. Up to 16 Professional Development Hours are available, with approval of your school administration The $50 cost includes overnight accommodations, meals, & materials for your classroom. Cost will be refunded in full…
Find out more »Project Learning Tree New Facilitator Training
Become a Virginia Project Learning Tree (PLT) facilitator! This interactive, hands-on session will train you to lead PLT workshops for other educators in your community. You'll receive a set of PLT modules for your own use. New trainees agree to promote PLT workshops in their localities and to conduct at least one PLT training in the coming year. Hotel and meals are included. Register at https://vfa.memberclicks.net/plt-workshop-registration. To learn more about PLT curriculum, visit www.plt.org.
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