Chittenden County Forester Ethan Tapper and Sue Morse from Keeping Track talked about old growth forests. They discussed the history of Vermont’s forests, what it means to be an old growth forest, why they’re important, and how wildlife use them. They answered questions related to management of old growth and younger forests. Click here to
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Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Woodlands Association for an informal discussion over coffee with Ali Kosiba, the new State Climate Forester. Ali is a familiar face in the region, having worked for the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, taught courses for the UVM Forestry Department, and researched tree physiology issues as a graduate student. We were
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August 11 7-8 PM Registration details available soon. Most private woodlands owners wish to keep their land in the family and intact into the future. Unfortunately, due to lack of planning or inadequate planning, many of these woodlands will not remain in the family in the long run. Dr. Mary Sisock, a natural resource professional
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July 14 7-8 PM Most private woodland owners wish to keep their land in the family and intact into the future. Unfortunately, many of these woodlands will not remain in the family in the long run. We know that the biggest risk to a successful transfer of your woodland from one generation to the next
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Join the Vermont Land Trust to view the Emmy Award-winning film, Green Fire. This 56-minute documentary explores the life and career of legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold, how he championed the land ethic, and how his legacy shaped the American conservation movement. Space is limited; please pre-register for access. June 18, 2020 6-8 PM
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The webinar is free and open to all. Please click the link below to register, or go to FCE’s website for information on the entire webinar series. Eric Kingsley, a forest industry consultant and vice-president/partner in Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC, will present his perspective on the region’s forest products markets and potential impacts of
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The Introduction to Tree Farm (aka TF101) webinar is designed to familiarize forest landowners new to the American Tree Farm System. The webinar covers what a tree farm is, the history of the tree farm system, the benefits of being a Tree Farmer, and how to join the Tree Farm System. Tuesday, June 23 7
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Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Woodlands Association for an informal discussion over coffee with Emily Potter, the new Lamoille County Forester. Emily is a familiar face in the region, having transitioned from her position as the Northern Private Lands Forester, also based in the Morrisville office. Emily answered questions from landowners about dealing with invasive
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Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Woodlands Association for an informal discussion over coffee with Keith Thompson, the Private Lands Program Director for the Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Before taking on this leadership role, Keith was the Chittenden County Forester. He serves as the liaison for private landowner organizations, administers the Current Use Program,
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Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Woodlands Association for an informal discussion over coffee with Sam Schneski, the Windham County Forester. Sam answered questions about forests, trees, forest ecology, the Current Use program, and more. Click this link for a recording of the ZOOM conference that was held on Friday May 29.
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