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DOF Program Agreement)

March 15, 2024 - To be used when DOF enters into an agreement with a landowner where practices will be completed at no expense to the landowner.

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.

Document Template – Guide Reference Documents

March 7, 2024 - Standard template with established styles and standard fonts and formats used in DOF materials. To be used for internal Program, Style or Application Guides that are additional reference or instructional documents linked from policy and procedures. Not intended to replace policy and procedures but to provide additional instructional material.