Virginia Department of Forestry

DOF 2024 Fall Fire Academy - REGISTRATION CLOSED
2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-09-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | Various locations
DOF’s 2024 Fall Fire Academy will be held Sept. 16 – 19. Central Region is hosting this year’s Academy at several locations depending on the course. Registration is free for full-time DOF employees and $50 for all other attendees. Registration includes the course cost, daily lunches and lodging (if needed).
Register by August 15: https://cvent.me/X95Mna
Academy Courses:
S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter Training Field Day — Sept. 16 at Clover Hill VFD / Paul State Forest
S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws — Sept.16 – 19 at Toga VFD / Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
Advanced Tractor-Plow Operations — Sept. 16 – 19 at Toga VFD / Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest

If you have any questions, please reach out to Charlene Bardon (Charlene.Bardon@DOF.Virginia.gov) or Kathy Albertson (Kathryn.Albertson@DOF.Virginia.gov).

Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop
2024-09-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Best Western Inn and Conference Center, 109 Apple Tree Lane, Waynesboro, 22980
The Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop will be held Friday, Sept. 13, and is currently open for registration. This year’s workshop will cover management, partnership and restoration practices for trees in urban spaces and is approved for 5.5 ISA CEU credits.
Featured topics include research on restoration and breeding of eastern ash species, Beech Leaf Disease preparation, root appreciation, proper felling, chainsaw safety and more. Please contact Molly O’Liddy and Jennifer McClenny from the Urban and Community Forestry branch if you are interested in attending this year’s workshop. A copy of the full agenda as well as speaker bios can be found on the Trees Virginia website.

2024 Forest Management Academy at Sweet Briar College - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
2024-09-09 09:00 - 2024-09-13 15:00 | Central Virginia, Sweet Briar College, Amherst County, 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, 24595
The 2024 Forest Management Academy will be held September 9-13, 2024 at Sweet Briar College in Amherst County.
Registration will be open until August 23.

Here is the registration link. https://forms.office.com/g/Kt5C72xD6U
Each participant will need to complete the on-line registration themselves.

The sessions are designed for audiences as follows:

Monday and Tuesday: Newer field employees, both with and without previous forestry background/training.
Wednesday is titled: “Selling Forestry: The art of engaging customers toward action” The audience is DOF employees who interact with customers/public.
Thursday and Friday: Experienced field employees

Please reach out to Dean Cumbia if you have any questions.

2024 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy
2024-05-28 07:45 - 2024-06-01 17:00 | Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, 23909
Registration open to public starting February 26!

When:
May 28, 2024 – June 1, 2024
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Location:
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmington, VA 23909

On Site Check-In Open at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, May 28

DOF Targeted Training-Hardwood Management 2024
2024-05-14 07:30 - 2024-05-15 17:00 | Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, 1267 4-H Camp Rd, Appomattox, 24522
A DOF Targeted Training-Hardwood Management will be held May 14-15, 2024 at Holiday Lake 4-H Center and Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.

Eastern Region - Water Quality Program Training
2024-05-09 09:30 - 14:30 | DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge, 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States
Water Quality Program training for Eastern Region staff.

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Survey Training 2024
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2024!
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that was discovered in Virginia in 2018, and has the potential to cause significant economic and ecological impacts. Help us monitor its spread by looking for egg masses in high-risk areas. This training will cover the biology and identification of the spotted lanternfly, its current distribution, how and where to conduct egg mass surveys, and how to record data.
Presentations will be given by Lori Chamberlin and Katlin DeWitt from the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference - Northern Virginia
2024-02-24 | Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Virginia is home to 16 million acres of forests, with over tw0-thirds owned by private individuals and families. These woodsy havens support thousands of different critters, all relying on these green landscapes to thrive. And guess what? You hold the key to keeping these forests healthy and productive. Learn how by participating in an upcoming Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference.
$55/person or $90/couple
Register here

Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals Conference
2024-02-12 08:00 - 2024-02-13 13:00 | Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, 23059
The 32nd annual Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals (VAFHP) conference will be held February 12-13, 2024 at the Virginia Crossing Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen. This conference will feature updates and information on new and potential threats to forests around Virginia. Educational and pesticide recertification credits will be available to in-person attendees. Cost is $175.00 for two-day registration, $120.00 for one day and $20.00 to attend virtually. For more information, please visit the website: https://www.vafhp.org/

Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference - Southwest Virginia
2024-02-10 | Wytheville Meeting Center, 333 Community Blvd., Wytheville, VA, 24382, United States

Eastern Region - Regional Meeting & Fire Training
2024-02-07 09:00 - 15:30 | DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge, 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States
Eastern regional meeting and fire training day to prepare for spring fire season.

New Field Employee Training Academy
2024-01-08 10:00 - 2024-01-11 12:30 | DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge, 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States
One week course for new field staff covering the basics of DOF programs, administrative/IT processes, safety, vehicle maintenance, and wildland fire.
