Virginia’s Least Wanted – Thousand Cankers Disease
November 3, 2020 - Poster shows the damage done but this threat to our native black walnut trees. Designed for 24 in. x 36 in. poster. Target audience: Youth – elementary age.
Media: Publication
Virginia’s State and Federal Cost-Share Programs – An Overview of Landowner Programs
November 3, 2020 - Forestry topic information sheet provides information about various state and federal cost-share programs for landowners.
Why Plant Forest Buffer? – Planting Riparian Forest Buffer is Real Forestry
November 3, 2020 - Forestry topic information sheet emphasizes the importance of riparian Buffers to protect waterways, including what are riparian Buffers, riparian Buffer implementation, and cost-share programs available, such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
Wildlife and Your Forest
November 3, 2020 - Brochure provides an overview of the critical relationship between forests and wildlife, the habitat required, and forest projects that benefit wildlife.
Tree and Forest Health Guide: A handbook for the diagnosis of urban and rural forest disturbances (2-page spread)
November 3, 2020 - Book provides guidance about tree and forest health; conditions that are common or important enough in Virginia to gain frequent attention are covered. General guidelines are given for the diagnosis and treatment of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) disturbances of forests and individual trees. Guide should not be used as a final reference, but rather a quick field guide and training tool.
Virginia Reader
November 3, 2020 - Newspaper-style publication provides fire safety and prevention information for youth, including fire and water, fire behaviour, the fire triangle, history of fire, fighting wildland fires, effects of fire on water quality, effects of fire on air quality, and a crossword puzzle to test what you learn.
Trees with a Future – Success Stories
November 3, 2020 - Forestry topic information sheet provides success stories relating to veterans finding opportunity with urban wood to serve our communities again through their small forestry businesses.
Forest Action Plan 2010 – Virginia Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources
November 3, 2020 - Statewide Assessment is a component of DOF’s Forest Action Plan required by the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Report includes a comprehensive, statewide assessment of the forest resource, and any potential threats to that resource. This assessment is the companion document to the Virginia Department of Forestry Strategic Plan.
Urban and Community Forestry Programs – Resources for Trees in Our Communities, Cities and Towns
November 3, 2020 - Forestry topic information sheet discusses the urban and community forestry programs available through the DOF.
Valuing Virginia’s Forests – Ecosystem Benefits Provided by Our Forests
November 3, 2020 - Forestry topic information sheet provides a brief overview of the indirect benefits, such as ecosystem services, that we derive from our forests. Printed copies available.