A new publication is available from partners on managing emerald ash borer (EAB). The goal of this publication is to give those making decisions about the stewardship of forests—landowners, foresters, loggers, conservation organizations, and community leaders—the information they need to address the impacts of EAB while meeting their own goals for the forest. Download the
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This fall, VWA is pleased to announce our “Climate, Carbon and Resiliency Series”, a month long series of educational programs to help landowners understand how climate change is impacting our forests, the critical role forests play in sequestering and strong carbon and explore strategies to helping to manage our forests towards a resilient future. Checkout
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Join us on Saturday, October 7ths for the 2023 Vermont Woodlands Association Annual Meeting. The theme of the event is “Connections.” The event will offer opportunities to connect with Vermont’s forestry community, listen to stories about our connections to the woods from a few invited storytellers, enjoy dinner, and meet other Vermont woodland owners and
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The 12 Steps for Climate Resilience: Managing your forest with climate change in mind is a step by step approach for landowners. It was developed as a partnership between UVM Extension, Vermont Woodlands Association and VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. This project was funded by a grant from the Open Space Institute. Download
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On behalf of all of us at Vermont Woodlands Association, we hope you and your family are safe after the recent devasting flooding across Vermont. As we begin the long road to recovery, Vermont Woodlands Association will focus on what we do best- bringing you information to help you make informed decisions about the care
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Do you love Vermont’s woods? Are you interested in making a significant impact in its future? Vermont Woodlands Association is seeking to grow our team. We are looking for a part-time employee to support private woodland owners and managers in land transfer planning and stewardship. Learn more about the position
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Mark and Katie Raishart are the owners of Foxglove Farm in Leicester, VT. Foxglove Farm is a small farm and homestead that combines a working forest with agritourism. Featuring a log cabin which serves as an Air B&B, eggs, maple syrup, handcrafted jewelry and knitted apparel, trails for recreation, and more, the farm welcomes visitors
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The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) is beginning a public engagement process to identify opportunities to help Vermont chart a path forward to protect the long-term viability of forest-based businesses – and the many benefits they provide to the state’s environment, economy, and quality of life. To launch the project, FPR is
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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the woodland enthusiast in your life? Are you hoping to get your family and friends better connected to Vermont woodlands? Look no further than a gift membership to Vermont Woodland Association. Your gift recipient will be welcomed into the VWA community, and have access to all the
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By Ethan Tapper Scientists from the University of Illinois recently studied the effects of removing bats from a forest, finding that a forest without bats had three times as many insects and five times as much defoliation as a forest with bats. The researchers postulated that this increased defoliation would increase forest vulnerability — making
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