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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Virginia Department of Forestry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260114T221210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164550Z
UID:32474-1777852800-1778111999@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Easter Region IMT & Tractor Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/easter-region-imt-tractor-training/
LOCATION:DOF Eastern Region Office – conference room\, 11301 Pocahontas Trail\, Providence Forge\, 23140
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Rosser":MAILTO:heather.rosser@dof.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20251103T193530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T211752Z
UID:31423-1777973400-1777982400@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Strategic Management Team (SMT) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the members of the Strategic Management Team.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/senior-management-team-smt-meeting-14/
LOCATION:DOF Charlottesville Headquarters Board Room\, 900 Natural Resources Drive\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Weaver%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:mary.weaver@DOF.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260302T182748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182748Z
UID:33780-1778054400-1778173200@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Hardwood Assessment Tool training
DESCRIPTION:A training for DOF field staff on use of the Hardwood Assessment Tool\, hardwood silviculture\, and Hardwood Initiative Cost share.  We will cover data gathering\, stand evaluations\, summarizing data\, writing prescriptions\, implementing prescriptions and visit demonstration areas.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/hardwood-assessment-tool-training-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center\, 1267 4-H Camp Rd\, Appomattox\, 24522
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dof.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/Hardwood-Training_5-19-22-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rossetti%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:Joe.Rossetti@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260209T141147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T141147Z
UID:33064-1778662800-1778680800@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Eastern Region regional meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spring regional meeting providing agency and regional updates for Eastern Region staff.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/eastern-region-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:DOF Eastern Region Office – conference room\, 11301 Pocahontas Trail\, Providence Forge\, 23140
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryant Bays%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:bryant.bays@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260212T133305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T141955Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Driver License (CDL) Three-Day Training
DESCRIPTION:Theory portion will be released by February 1\, participants have 45 days to complete. Complete by March 20. \nObtain learner’s permit by April 5. All applicants must complete the required 12 hours behind the wheel. \nThe four-day training begins Monday\, May 18 with final testing on Thursday\, May 21. \nIf you have any questions about this training please contact chad.briggs@DOF.virginia.gov
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/commercial-driver-license-cdl-three-day-training/
LOCATION:Mountain Gateway Community College\, 1000 College Drive\, Clifton Forge\, VA\, 24422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Briggs":MAILTO:chad.briggs@dof.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260209T135319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T141539Z
UID:33297-1779867900-1780160400@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy
DESCRIPTION:DOF’s 2026 Statewide Interagency Wildfire Academy will be on the campus of Longwood University the week of May 27 – 30\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open! \n2026 VA Wildfire Training Academy – Public Registration \nIf you have any questions\, contact Sandy Mills. \n 
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/2026-virginia-interagency-wildland-fire-academy/
LOCATION:Longwood University\, 201 High Street\, Farmville\, 23909
CATEGORIES:General,Wildland and Prescribed Fire
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Mills%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:sandy.mills@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260302T182924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182924Z
UID:33787-1779955200-1780074000@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Hardwood Assessment Tool training
DESCRIPTION:This event is designed to introduce foresters and other land managers to the Hardwood Assessment Tool and state cost-share programs.  Through a combination of classroom and field time\, participants will learn how to use the Hardwood Assessment Tool\, visit hardwood demonstration projects\, and learn how they can help landowners access DOF cost share.  The event will take place at the Virginia Interagency Fire Academy  in Farmville.  SAF credits will be available.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/hardwood-assessment-tool-training-3/
LOCATION:Longwood University\, 201 High Street\, Farmville\, 23909
CATEGORIES:Forest Management and Health
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dof.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/Consulting-Forester-HAT-training-2024-4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rossetti%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:Joe.Rossetti@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260209T140952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140952Z
UID:33299-1780876800-1781308799@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Compact Wildfire Training Academy
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Compact Wildfire Training Academy will once again be held at Garrett College in McHenry\, Maryland. The academy dates are June 8 – 12\, 2026. \nThis academy now has an active registration website with a one-month special registration period for all full-time DOF personnel. \n2026 Compact Academy – Special Registration for full-time DOF \nAny full-time DOF personnel interested in registering for a class at the Mid-Atlantic Compact academy should obtain supervisory approval and then contact Chad Briggs for a special code that will provide you with free registration and early access to the registration website. \nRegular open enrolled for the Mid-Atlantic Compact academy will begin on March 9\, 2026. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Chad Briggs.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/mid-atlantic-compact-wildfire-training-academy/
LOCATION:Garrett College\, 687 Mosser Road\, McHenry\, MD\, 21541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Briggs":MAILTO:chad.briggs@dof.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260115T164712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164712Z
UID:32510-1781510400-1781892000@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Camp Woods & Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/camp-woods-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center\, 1267 4-H Camp Rd\, Appomattox\, 24522
CATEGORIES:Education and Recreation,Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Powell%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:ellen.powell@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260115T161240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T162450Z
UID:32496-1789113600-1789142400@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/waynesboro-tree-care-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer McClenny%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:jennifer.mcclenny@dof.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134932
CREATED:20260115T162856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T162856Z
UID:32501-1789372800-1789657200@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:2026 Forest Management Academy at Sweet Briar College
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Forest Management Academy will be held at Sweet Briar College\, Amherst County\, Virginia.  The Forest Management Academy will be held September 14-17\, 2026. \n\nMore information coming soon.\n\nPlease reach out to Josie Briggs or Dean Cumbia if you have any questions.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/2026-forest-management-academy-at-sweet-briar-college/
LOCATION:Central Virginia\, Sweet Briar College\, Amherst County\, 134 Chapel Road\, Sweet Briar\, 24595
CATEGORIES:Employee Only,Forest Management and Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dean Cumbia%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:Dean.Cumbia@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134933
CREATED:20260115T163232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164332Z
UID:32503-1790064000-1790355600@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:DOF 2026 Fall Fire Academy
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/dof-2026-fall-fire-academy/
LOCATION:DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge\, 11301 Pocahontas Trail\, Providence Forge\, VA\, 23140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryant Bays%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:bryant.bays@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260404T134933
CREATED:20260309T201418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T201418Z
UID:33867-1790812800-1790899199@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Central Region Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rain date will be October 8\, 2026.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/central-region-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 90 Forestry Center Lane\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Rodney Newlin":MAILTO:rod.newlin@dof.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134933
CREATED:20260115T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164310Z
UID:32505-1791273600-1791478800@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Drone Pilots Aerial Ignition Academy (tenative)
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/drone-pilots-aerial-ignition-academy-tenative/
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Braunstein%2C Virginia Department of Forestry":MAILTO:jason.braunstein@DOF.virginia.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134933
CREATED:20260115T164213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164213Z
UID:32507-1796198400-1796403600@dof.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist Course & Exam
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon.
URL:https://dof.virginia.gov/event/isa-certified-arborist-course-exam/
LOCATION:DOF Charlottesville Headquarters Training Room\, 900 Natural Resources Drive\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Employee Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Lara Johnson":MAILTO:lara.johnson@dof.virginia.gov
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