| A Training Manual for Virginia Tree Stewards 4th Edition – Volunteers for the Community Forest | | This training manual includes 10 units, including Tree Anatomy, Tree Physiology, Environmental Factors Affecting Trees, Tree Identification, Tree Selection, Tree Planting and Care, Tree Pruning, Tree Problems and Diagnosis, Invasive Species in Virginia, and Trees and People in the Community.
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| Ash Tree Management – Dealing with the Emerald Ash Borer Invasion | FT0035 | Forestry topic information sheet provides information about managing your ash trees during a time when the emerald ash borer is invading, including options for your property and possible biological controls being used.
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| Community Forest Planning: Storm Mitigation Guide for Virginia Communities Template | P00214T | Workbook and the accompanying template are intended as tools for Virginia communities to use in assessing their community forest storm readiness, mitigating tree risk and reducing tree-related storm damage, and developing a community forest storm mitigation plan. Available in Word template form with form fields that can be filled in – unprotect the form to change the template to meet your needs. Printed copies available.
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| Community Forest Planning: Storm Mitigation Guide for Virginia Communities Template | P00214T | Workbook and the accompanying template are intended as tools for Virginia communities to use in assessing their community forest storm readiness, mitigating tree risk and reducing tree-related storm damage, and developing a community forest storm mitigation plan. Available in Word template form with form fields that can be filled in – unprotect the form to change the template to meet your needs. Microsoft Word Template.
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| Community Forest Planning: Storm Mitigation Guide for Virginia Communities Workbook | P00214 | Workbook and the accompanying template are intended as tools for Virginia communities to use in assessing their community forest storm readiness, mitigating tree risk and reducing tree-related storm damage, and developing a community forest storm mitigation plan. Printed copies available.
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| Community Forest Revitalization Program – Creating and Supporting Community Forestry Projects | FT0065 | Forestry topic information sheet provides information about Department of Forestry’s Community Forest Revitalization Program available to help create and support forestry projects in underserved communities.
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| Community Tree Planting During COVID-19 – Be Safe, Keep Planting! | FT0054 | Forestry topic information sheet provides information about safely holding community tree planting events during the COVID-19 pandemic, including guidance for planning, supplies, and more.
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| Emerald Ash Borer Cost-Share Program – Cost Assistance for Protecting Ash Trees | FT0032 | Forestry topic information sheet provides information about the Emerald Ash Borer Cost-Share Program for protecting ash trees, including the requirements and treatments covered by the program.
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| Emerald Ash Borer Program | | Learn more about the ash treatment financial assistance program and to see the work that has been done so far.
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| Emerald Ash Borer Program – Application Process and Information | | Document provides guidance through the application process for the Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share Program offering financial assistance for treating ash trees.
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| Emerald Ash Borer Program Cost-Share Application | 6.05 | | Form | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs emerald-ash-borer eabt-program | form |
| Emerald Ash Borer Program Cost-Share Application – Supplement | 6.05-S | | Form | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs emerald-ash-borer eabt-program | form |
| Fire Adaptive Landscaping for Native Habitats and Wildlife in the Southern Coastal Plain | | Book was prepared by the Georgia Forestry Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Coastal Wildscapes, and Firewise Communities to provide every resident and business owner has the opportunity to enhance wildlife habitat and natural ecological systems by maintaining, or where necessary, restoring connectivity to the surrounding forests and other natural communities through landscaping and gardening activities. They can also address the very important issues of water conservation and loss of habitat from invasive species by using native plants and avoiding exotic plants when deciding what to plant. We invite all coastal plain individuals and communities to emphasize creative solutions to protect native habitats and wildlife while connecting with nature and achieving Firewise principals. This publication was created to give everyday people and everyday businesses guidelines for landscaping with these goals in mind.
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| Forestry Grant Program -Time and Activity Log for Staff and Volunteers | 3.26 | | Form | View | finance financial-assistance urb urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program grant-programs ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | form |
| Healthy Trees Healthy Lives Resources | | Many resources are available through this website, a cooperative effort of the Southern Group of State Foresters, Western Forestry Leadership Coalition, and the Northeast Midwest State Foresters Alliance to educate about the connection of trees, forests, and health.
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| Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives | | Presentation prepared by the Southern Group of State Foresters highlights the reasons trees contribute to healthy lives. (Warning – large file)
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| Hemlock Tree Management – Protection from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | FT0063 | Forestry topic information sheet discusses treatment options to protect hemlock trees from the damaging hemlock woolly adelgid.
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| Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Soil Drench Treatment | | Video on how to treat hemlock trees using the soil drench method.
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| Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program – Application Process and Information | | Document provides guidance through the application process for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program offering financial assistance for treating hemlock trees.
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| Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program Application | 6.07 | Application form to be completed to apply for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program.
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| How To Kill A Tree | | Poster demonstrates the most common mistakes made that negatively impact tree health. Printed copies available.
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| How to Plant a Windbreak to Conserve Energy | | Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter windbreaks.
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| How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Summer Shade | | Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter windbreaks.
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| How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Winter Warmth | | Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter winter windbreaks.
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| How Trees Can Save Energy | TCUSA No. 21 | This Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Bulletin provides information about how trees can save energy. Trees have been called the low-tech solution to energy problems and climate change. Whether you want to reduce the amount of money you spend each month on utility bills or help guide your community toward wiser energy policies, the information in this Bulletin is of special importance.
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| My Trees Count | | Every tree planted makes a difference to the health of our communities and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The DOF and partners want to highlight tree planting projects from across the state. Submit your tree planting to show that your trees count!
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| Property Mulching Techniques | | Publication explains proper mulching techniques, including type, amount, and method.
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| Rain Gardens | P00124 | Brochure educates landowners on options available to resolve issues with excess drainage from roofs, gutters, sidewalks, and roads, eliminating soil erosion, improving the quality of water, and how to put nature to work for you. Printed copies available.
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| Rain Gardens: Technical Guide | P00127 | Technical guide provides detailed instruction for homeowners, teachers, community leaders, gardeners and landscape architects on the planning and development of rain gardens to create a landscape feature that will solve drainage problems, address erosion problems, improve water quality, create wildlife habitat and create a garden focal point. Printed copies available.
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| Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Virginia Dept. of Accounts) | W-9 | | Form | View | finance urb financial-assistance-forest-health financial-assistance-water-quality financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management fire-and-emergency-response forest-health forest-management urban-and-community-forestry water-quality | cost-share-programs eabt-program grant-programs hemlock-woolly-adelgid-treatment-cost-share-program lpfct-program lpr-program pct-program rt-program throwing-shade-va-program | form |
| Services for Landowners | P00112 | Brochure provides information about the services available to landowners from the Virginia Department of Forestry, including forest management and forest health, timber harvesting and water quality, land conservation, tree seedling production, and resource protection. Printed copies available.
| Publication | View | fire-and-emergency-response forest-health forest-management forest nurseries urban-and-community-forestry water-quality | agency-services conservation forest-health-impacts forest-planning land-planning landowner-assistance seedling-nurseries timber-harvesting water-quality-laws water-quality-protection wildfire-prevention wildfire-suppression | publication |
| Stormwater to Street Trees | | EPA publication explores engineering urban forests for stormwater management.
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| System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Agreement Signing | | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with agreement signing.
| User Guide | View | finance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management urb financial-assistance fire-and-emergency-response forest-management urban-and-community-forestry | firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program forest-sustainability-fund system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | user-guide |
| System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Registration User Guide | | System Access Portal User Guide for registering to use the grants system.
| User Guide | View | financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urb financial-assistance fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry finance | firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program forest-sustainability-fund system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | user-guide |
| System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Requesting an Agreement Modification | | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with requesting an agreement modification.
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| System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program | | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
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| System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants | | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants.
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| The Benefits of Trees! | PST006 | Poster educates the public about the benefits of trees – human health, improved water quality, energy savings, reducing heat, and providing local wood sources. Printed copies available.
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| The Benefits of Trees! (Los Beneficios de Los Arboles) | PST006 | El póster educa al público sobre los beneficios de los árboles – mejor salud y bienestar, mejor calidad del agua, conservación de la energía, reducción de temperaturas extremas, y aprovechamiento de madera local. Los árboles mantienen nuestra salud y la salud del medio ambiente.
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| The Woods in Your Backyard – A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating, Enhancing, and Maintaining Natural Areas | | This 108-page guide, including more than 100 color photos, was developed by University of Maryland Extension, Penn State Extension and Virginia Cooperative Extension. It guides small-acreage owners through the process of implementing proper forestry and wildlife habitat improvement practices to enhance a property’s natural resources. Available for purchase.
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| The Woods in Your Backyard Program – Resources | | This resource list provides descriptions and links to a number of valuable resources available for small-acreage landowners in managing their woods. Provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Program Partnership, Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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| Throwing Shade VA – Eligible Native Species | | Listing of native species of trees and shrubs that are eligible for a discount at participating nurseries through the Throwing Shade VA program.
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| Throwing Shade VA – Program Flyer | | This flyer provides an overview of the Throwing Shade VA program for promotional purposes.
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| Throwing Shade VA – Program Flyer (png) | | This flyer provides an overview of the Throwing Shade VA program for promotional purposes.
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| Throwing Shade VA – Scope of Work | | This document defines the scope of work for nurseries to participate in the Throwing Shade VA program.
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| Throwing Shade VA – Survey Form | | Printable survey form (2 per sheet) that can be used for paper reporting of to receive a discount at participating nurseries through the Throwing Shade VA program.
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| Tree City USA Bulletins and Resources | | This Arbor Day Foundation webpage provides access to many Tree City USA Bulletins offering a vast array of information about all things trees and community forestry.
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| Tree Owner’s Manual for the Northeastern and Midwestern United States | NA-FR-04-07 | Manual provides guidance about proper tree care from planting a tree to maintenance and care through the life of the tree.
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| Tree Owner’s Manual for the Northeastern and Midwestern United States | FT0218 | Manual provides guidance about proper tree care from planting a tree to maintenance and care through the life of the tree. Manual produced by USDA Forest Service, cover created by DOF. Limited printed copies available.
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| Trees and Extreme Weather – Make Your Landscape Storm Ready | FT0064 | Forestry topic information sheet provides information about the benefits of trees and how to make your landscape storm ready and resilient against extreme storms.
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| Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program Budget Worksheet | 17.05 | | Form | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | grant-programs | form |
| Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program – Request for Application | | Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program – Request for Application document details the program and proposal requirements as well as deadlines and submission information.
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| Urban and Community Forestry Programs – Resources for Trees in Our Communities, Cities and Towns | FT0052 | Forestry topic information sheet discusses the urban and community forestry programs available through the DOF.
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| Urban Forest Management Plan Stakeholder Survey | 17.07 | Form is used to survey stakeholders to gather information to assist in preparing an Urban Forest Management Plan.
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| Virginia Department of Forestry Grants – Frequently Asked Questions | | Document answers the most common questions asked about forestry grants, including application requirements, qualifying expenses, reimbursements and other how do I… questions.
| Document | View | finance urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response | community-wildfire-defense-grant dry-hydrant-program firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | document |
| Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants – Request for Applications | | Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants – Request for Applications document details the program and application requirements as well as deadlines and submission information.
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| Woodland Health Assessment – Checklist and Management Actions | | This assessment is part of the Woodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide to Creating, Enhancing, and Maintaining Natural Areas but also available separately to assist green industry professionals and do-it-yourselfers in assessing a variety of conditions on the site and recommending management actions.
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| Woodland Health Practices – A Field Guide | | This pocket-sized quick-reference guide assists managers in the field with implementing land-care practices. This 68-page, full-color resource is a distillation of the Woodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide to Creating, Enhancing, and Maintaining Natural Areas. Available for purchase.
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| Woodland Health Practices Handbook – A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating, Enhancing, and Maintaining Natural Areas | | This 85-page guide, including more than 60 color photos, provides an overview of land management techniques, checklist and management action tables, glossary and index. Available for purchase.
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| Woodland Health Practices Handbook Webinar Series Recordings | | A four-part webinar series covering the information in the Woodland Health Practices Handbook was held in fall 2020 and an eight-part series in spring 2021. Webinar recordings of this series is available here.
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