Explore a Tree Farm during Vermont's inaugural Open Forest Weekend!  Take a walk and learn how these Tree Farms are stewarding Vermont's forests.

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For more than a century, Vermont Woodlands Association has supported the people who care for Vermont’s forests.

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Upcoming Events

Join NEFF for a scenic woods walk in Weeks Memorial Forest, Guilford, VT. Learn about sustainable forestry, controlling invasive species, and boosting biodiversity on a 1.5-hour guided hike. Engage with NEFF staff, explore the landscape, and see how forests balance ecology and economy. Register now!

Join us in Chittenden Town for Dinner with a Game Warden. We'll have warm soup and bread and meet Officer Abigail Serra. Officer Serra will discuss the nature of the work of a game warden, important laws that landowners should be aware of, some tips and tricks for using game cameras and then be available for questions while we eat dinner together.

A Weekend of Vermont Tree Farm Open Houses around VT

News & Updates

This fall, we are offering two hands-on chainsaw training opportunities for women this fall. Both emphasize safety, practical skills, and confidence—but…

This summer Vermont Woodlands Association is hosting stewardship potlucks across the state as a way to meet our neighbors, build community and discuss…

Emerald ash borer is beginning to impact ash trees across Vermont,

Hinesburg Town Forest has been named Vermont’s 2026 Tree Farmer of the Year, honoring its long-standing stewardship and community-centered approach to…

Stewardship Stories

Discover the dedication and passion behind caring for Vermont’s forests through the stories of VWA members, VT Tree Farmers, and forestry professionals! .

For nearly 70 years, Ann Wade’s family has cared for their 127-acre woodland in Washington, Vermont. The land is rich with history, from early 1800s settlement and sheep farming days to its decades as a family retreat and working forest. Today, Ann is focused on ensuring the land remains healthy, intact, and a place where others can connect with nature. ... Read More
— Ann Wade: A Lifetime on the Land
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For Jock Irons, caring for his 41-acre woodland in Woodford is a family tradition. The land originally belonged to friends of his grandparents, who willed it to whichever Irons boy stayed in Bennington. That turned out to be Jock’s father, John, who later expanded the property by purchasing an additional 20 acres. ... Read More
— Jock Irons: A Stewardship Journey Rooted in Family
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For Bruce and Doreen Jones, owning a forest has always been a dream. After living over 20 years in California, they moved back east in 2018, ready for a change of pace—and ready to care for a piece of land they could manage themselves. ... Read More
— Bruce & Doreen Jones: Finding Balance in the Woods
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