Our online RBTC and ForestRIM mapping programs are being discontinued to comply with agency budget limitations. Additional information regarding the new RBTC procedures will be posted here soon. Thank you!

Riparian Buffer Tax Credit

Introduction l Buffer Valuation l Frequently Asked l How To Qualify l How To Apply l Required Documents l Required Information l Hardcopy Map Requirements l Review Process l Code of Virginia

Hardcopy Map Requirements

VDOF strongly encourages landowners to use the Online Mapper. However, landowners can choose to submit a Hardcopy map, either as part of the supporting documents package that accompanies an Online Application submittal, or with a hardcopy application.

An acceptable map must meet the following requirements:

• Buffers must be drawn on a USGS 7.5" Topographic Quadrangle (Topo Quad).
• The Topo Quad base map cannot be reduced from its original scale (of 1" = 2000'). It may, however, be enlarged.
• The Topo Quad Name(s) used must be indicated on the Map.
• The perimeter of each buffer must be clearly visible on the map and labeled with consecutive numbers (i.e. 1, 2, 3…)
• The drawn buffers must accurately reflect the buffer boundary locations on the ground.
• If the Topo Quad is black-and-white (from photocopy), buffers must be drawn in a color other than black.
• The map must be submitted with and at the same time as the other supporting documents for the application (i.e. Stewardship Plan, Proof of Property Ownership, Harvest Value info, etc.)

Your local forester will transfer your hardcopy map into VDOF's system by using the Online Mapper. If you want to skip this "middleman" step, then you must use the Online Mapper.

Last modified 2007-07-10