Events Archives - Vermont Woodlands Association

Vermont Climate Council Launches Series of Public Events to Gather Feedback and Ideas for Statewide Climate Action Plan

September 15, 2021
Kate Forrer

From hotter days to more frequent and intense storms, Vermont’s climate patterns are clearly shifting and impacting our state. This fall, state officials, local leaders and members of the Vermont Climate Council invite the public to attend one of several events to learn about the development of the state’s Climate Action Plan and help prioritize approaches. “Join us at an

15 September

Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance

August 19, 2021
Kate Forrer

A project initiated by the Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance, Forest Markets & Utilization Committee researched contributions of the forest products industry in the 20 Northeast and Midwest states. The project was funded, in part, by a Landscape Scale Restoration Grant and administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest Resources Division. The results of

19 August

NMSFA Economic Analysis Project Webinar

June 24, 2021
Kate Forrer

July 8, 2021 12-1:30 PM Eastern The Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance is hosting a FREE webinar on July 8th 12:00 – 1:30 pm Eastern to discuss the economic contributions of the forest products industries for the 20 Northeast and Midwestern states. As part of a continuing series of projects focusing on the role that rural and

24 June

NACD-NASF 2021 webinar series

June 17, 2021
Kate Forrer

The NACD Forestry Resource Policy Group‘s (RPG), in conjunction with the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) Forest Resource Management and Forest Markets Committees, has organized a day-long series of webinars. The four webinars will be held on June 22. Each 50-minute Zoom session will feature guest presenters and a Q&A with attendees. Sessions are open

17 June

We Are Now in the EAB Flight Season

June 15, 2021
Kate Forrer

The EAB flight season started on June 1st and goes through October 1st and we wanted to remind you to follow the Slow the Spread Recommendations. During this time of year, EAB will be emerging from infested ash trees, logs, and firewood and seeking new host trees and mates. Moving ash during the flight season could spread EAB to currently non

15 June

Forest Health Webinar Series for 2021

April 29, 2021
Kate Forrer

Forest Health Webinar Series for 2021 Forest Health Webinar Series for 2021 had its first installment, and the talks continue for the next 3 weeks. Below are links for registration to each. Impacts of a Changing Climate on Vermont Forest Health, May 4th, 8:30-9:30 am, Registration Here New threats to forest health – Beech leaf disease

29 April

State Biologist to Discuss Wetland Conservation for Wildlife and Water Quality

April 9, 2021
Kate Forrer

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to join the next Clean Water Series talk on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. The talk will highlight wetland conservation and is part of a monthly virtual series featuring efforts to protect and restore water quality in Vermont. At the event, David Sausville, a biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, will discuss a new wetland restoration program. The goal of the program is to improve water

9 April

2021 Vermont Forest Health Webinar Series

April 9, 2021
Kate Forrer

There will be a 4-part webinar series again this spring in place of the usual Forest Health Information Meeting. The series will begin on Tuesday, April 27 at 8:30 AM, with an update on Vermont forest health conditions, followed by a talk on the recent gypsy moth outbreak in Massachusetts. The series will continue each Tuesday at 8:30 AM for

9 April

EAB Awareness Week is Coming – Get Your Community Kit Today!

April 9, 2021
Kate Forrer

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 15th to 22nd, 2021 EAB Awareness Week is a great opportunity to educate people in your city or town about the threat of emerald ash borer to Vermont’s ash trees, and the important steps residents and municipalities can take to prepare and respond. Vermont’s Urban and Community Forestry Program (UCF) team

9 April

Capitol Christmas Tree set up in Montpelier

December 3, 2020
Kate Forrer

The Capitol Christmas Tree this year comes from a property in Wallingford. Len Cadwallader co-owns the Brookvale property with his wife, Mary Ann Cadwallader. The tree farm has been in the family since Len Cadwallader’s grandparents purchased it in the 1930s. Read the full article here. Did you miss the tree coming into the capital?

3 December