Media: Policy
Forest Management Planning
March 1, 2021 - Identifies the different types of management plans in Virginia that are developed by DOF and provides guidance to foresters on the information that is included in each type of plan and how these plans may interact with each other. Examples include: Forest Stewardship Plans, State-Owned Land Plans, Land-Use Plans, Conservation Activity Plans (CAP) #106, Tree Farm Plans, and Cost-Share/Practice/Stand Plans.
Rural Financial Assistance Programs
March 1, 2021 - Provides information about state-, federal- and privately-funded forestry cost-share/incentive programs available requiring DOF technical assistance in establishing tree cover, wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality protection. Examples include: Reforestation of Timberlands Program (RT Program), Conservation Reserve (CRP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Forestry Conservation Activity Plans (CAP#106), Golden Winged Warbler Initiative (GWWI), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), James River Buffer Program (JRB), and Mountains to... Read More
Rural Forestry Laws
March 1, 2021 - Provides guidance to ensure adherence to and enforcement of the Seed Tree Law and the Endangered Species Act.
Rural Forestry Technical Procedures
March 1, 2021 - Provides technical guidance about forest management practices for forest landowners in pine establishment, hardwood establishment, herbicide application, timber marking, and riparian forest buffers.
DOF Services and Equipment for Forest Landowners
March 1, 2021 - Provides guidance about the conditions and types of services or forest management equipment that DOF offers for landowners. Examples include: Land Use Plan preparation, equipment rental/loan, timber marking, tree planting coordination, planting services, and timber inventory.