Status of HWA and EHS in VT and how populations are predicted to change with climate change

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Status of HWA and EHS in VT and how populations are predicted to change with climate change

January 18, 2022 12-1 PM The invasive pests, hemlock woolly adelgid and elongate hemlock scale are increasing their range in the Northeast, stressing this keystone species. Forest health specialists with Vermont’s Departments of Forests, Parks and Recreation Jim Esden and Savannah Ferreira will provide a brief history of each pest, their life history, mode of

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Winter Reading with Land Ethic Vermont 

Wednesday, December 15 7:00pm – 8:00pm As the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, now is the time to crack open a good book about the natural world. Join Land Ethic Vermont for a discussion of some of our favorite books on nature, science, conservation, and the great outdoors. Partners from the Vermont Land

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Reviewing your Town Plan & Regulations: Lessons Learned from our Comprehensive Review – Webinar

Session 2: Wednesday, December 8, 1-2 PM Every eight years, Vermont municipalities update their town plans to set the vision for moving forward and balancing an array of competing values. Natural resource issues are an important consideration in this balancing act. While every town is unique and different resources are present in each community, a

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Environmental Leadership Training

Unit 2: From Planning to Action Note: This is a 3-session training course. You must sign up for all three sessions if you wish to take this class and receive the certificate. Session 1: Monday, November 29, 7-9 pm (Online) Session 2: Monday, December 6, 7-9 pm (Online) Session 3: Monday, December 13, 7-9 pm (Online) This training

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Overview of Common Tree Pests – Online

Wednesday, November 17 12-1 PM For those who own land, tree pests are an unfortunate and often unavoidable problem. There are several different kinds of insects, both native and invasive, that have negative effects on different species of trees. Join us for a one-hour zoom webinar on November 17, 12-1 pm to hear from Hannah

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Woodcock Wanderings

Wednesday, November 10 7–8 PM Have you wondered about the Timber Doodle? This is the bird that many call the harbinger of spring. This migratory bird leads quite an interesting life and we continue to learn more about it’s habits and habitat. VT Fish and Wildlife Biologist David Sausville will share the basic biology, habitat requirements and

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Managing Invasives Plants in Your Forest

Tuesday, November 9 7-8:30 PM Whether you own a large woodlot or just a small yard, you have probably struggled with invasive exotic plants. On a small scale, these resilient plants are a nuisance. On a larger scale, they are a major threat to ecosystems and biodiversity across Vermont’s landscape, and across the globe. In

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