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Virginia Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources 2010-06

November 3, 2020 - Assessment is completed as part of the redesign process as required by the US 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. Both the redesign effort and the state assessments are focused on three consensus-developed state and private forestry national themes: conserve working forest landscapes, protect forests from harm, and enhance public... Read More

Tree and Forest Health Guide: A handbook for the diagnosis of urban and rural forest disturbances

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.

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.

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.

DOF Celebrates 100 Years of Forestry

November 3, 2020 - Report provides a brief history of the Virginia Department of Forestry, highlighting how the agency began and significant changes over the years.

DOF Forest Action Plan 2012-01

November 3, 2020 - Executive summary is a synopsis of the agency’s Forest Action Plan discussing trends and conditions, direct threats to Virginia’s forests, multi-state issues affecting Virginia’s forests, and goals.

DOF Strategic Plan 2010-06

November 3, 2020 - Strategic Plan is completed as part of the redesign process as required by the US Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. This plan is the companion document to the State Assessment of Forest Resources.

DOF Strategic Plan 2019-2022

November 3, 2020 - Report provides details of the mission, vision, values, and goals of the Virginia Department of Forestry.