The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Forestry
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Forestry is to protect and develop healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 14,339,700 | $ 9,714,092 | 326.38 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 15,828,704 | $ 9,814,092 | 323.38 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 18,301,714 | $ 10,234,820 | 323.38 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 18,274,268 | $ 10,234,820 | 323.38 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 18,274,268 | $ 10,234,820 | 323.38 |
2009 Addenda | $ 330,058 | $ (24,698) | 0.00 |
2009 Total | $ 18,604,326 | $ 10,210,122 | 323.38 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 18,274,268 | $ 10,234,820 | 323.38 |
2010 Addenda | $ 330,058 | $ (24,698) | 0.00 |
2010 Total | $ 18,604,326 | $ 10,210,122 | 323.38 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $1.3 million (GF) and $525,302 (NGF).
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Remove one-time funding for the agency's Integrated Forest Resource Information SystemRemoves the one-time portion of funding provided in 2008 for continued development of the agency's information management system. For each year, a reduction of $150,800 (GF).
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Increase dedicated special fund appropriation to reflect proper accountingIncreases the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect administrative actions executed during previous fiscal years. The funds are used to support a position working on education outreach. For each year, $100,000 (NGF).
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Increase special fund appropriation to reflect proper accountingIncreases the agency's Water Quality Penalty Fund appropriation to reflect administrative actions executed during previous fiscal years. The funds are used to support a position working on education outreach. For each year, $30,000 (NGF).
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Transfer positions to reflect proper accountingTransfers three positions between service areas and fund sources to reflect proper accounting. This action will negate the need to execute the transfer administratively.
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Reduce excess nongeneral special fund appropriationReduces the agency's special fund appropriation because the agency will no longer serve as a third-party conduit between landowners and companies providing aerial spray services. For each year, a reduction of $1.1 million (NGF).
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Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for forest land managementIncreases the agency's trust and agency nongeneral fund appropriation for forest land management. The additional funds will be used to actively manage and improve forest land as well as support a position working on forest management activities and education outreach. For each year, $100,000 (NGF).
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Increase federal appropriation for grantsIncreases the agency's federal fund appropriation to reflect federal grant awards. The funds will be used to support activities under the Chesapeake Bay Grants and the Consolidated Payment Grant. For each year, $320,000 (NGF).
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Transfer four nongeneral fund positions between fund groupsTransfers four positions to the appropriate service area and fund source. The positions will support activities under the Chesapeake Bay Grants and the Consolidated Payment Grant.
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. Reductions include increasing the tractor tire rotation period and reducing discretionary expenses where possible. For each year, a reduction of $648,000 (GF).
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Reduce Reforestation of Timberland Program incentivesReduces the amount of general fund dollars available for the Reforestation of Timberland Program. This continues a strategy contained in the Governor's 2008 Budget Reduction Plan. The program provides financial incentives to landowners and is supported by both general and nongeneral fund dollars. For each year, a reduction of $72,184 (GF).
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Reduce energy consumption in accordance with the Virginia Energy PlanContinues actions to reduce energy consumption in accordance with the Virginia Energy Plan. This continues a strategy contained in the Governor's 2008 Budget Reduction Plan. The agency will continue to reduce mileage and fuel, electricity, propane and oil usage. For each year, a reduction of $133,000 (GF).