Vermont Woodlands Resources
New Technology for Vermont’s Oldest Industry
Start-Up Whiteout Solutions Piloting Forest Inventory and Mapping Technology in Northeast Kingdom By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Vermont’s first sawmill opened in 1738, nearly a century before the first chainsaw was invented, not to mention…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE July 7, 2020
The Legislature recessed June 26, 2020 and will be back August 25, 2020. When the Legislature returns, they will be finishing the budget for rest of the fiscal year and review the stimulus bills that were passed. They may also work on…
Financial Relief for the Forest Economy
On Friday, June 26, 2020, the Senate and house passed S. 351 to provide financial assistance to the agricultural community and included appropriations to the Forestry sector. The house amendment included appropriating $5,000,000 for the Forest Economy Stabilization Grant Program. Under this…
Introducing Vermont Almanac
The Vermont Almanac is an annual 224-page book – our first volume will be mailed in December 2020. We’ll share content throughout the year on our website and social media channels, as well as via a regular e-newsletter. The Almanac will be…
A Life: Putnam Blodgett ‘was happiest in the woods’
Click here to read a post in the Valley News about Putnam Blodgett.
Agroforestry is ‘win win’ for bees and crops, study shows
Planting woody plant species alongside crops could double the number of insect pollinators helping farmers produce food, new research has demonstrated for the first time. The study, led by the University of Reading and published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment,…
Forest Service Chief announces new Regional Forester for Eastern Region
USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today the appointment of Gina Owens as Regional Forester for the Forest Service’s Eastern Region. As Regional Forester, Owens will oversee management of more than 12 million acres of the National Forest System spread across…
May 2020 Forest Health Insect and Disease Observations report
This month’s weather started off cold and wet, with snowfall occurring in most parts of the state through mid-May. Compared to last year, this month was warmer and dryer than May of 2019. Statewide temperatures averaged 52.9°F, which was 2 degrees warmer…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 15, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *jane WEEK 23 Last Friday, the House…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 8, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 21 As was reported previously,…
State Seeks Public Input to Inform Worcester Range Land Management Plan
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is developing a new long-range management plan for the Worcester Range Management Unit and is conducting public scoping to better understand how Vermonters use and value these lands. The long-range management plan serves as a…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 1, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 21 As I reported last…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 26, 2020
As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 20 Last Wednesday Governor Phil…
Working Lands Grants will Assist VT Ag businesses with COVID-19 planning and response
The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) plans to award a total of $180,000 in COVID-19 Response Business Development Grants within the sectors of agriculture and forestry. These funds are designed to complement business’s ability to maintain operations while increasing capacity to rebuild…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 18, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 19 During last Wednesday and…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 11, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 18 During last Wednesday and…
Vermont Forestry Webinar Library
Hello Forestry Professionals! VT’s On-Demand Forestry Webinar Library, a new resource for Vermont licensed foresters looking to acquire continuing education credits, is live! What makes VT’s On-Demand Webinar Library different? Explore a whole range of VT based forestry webinars on topics like silviculture,…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 4, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 17 A reminder for all…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 27, 2020
As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 16 Last Friday, the Governor…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 20, 2020
As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 15 Last Friday, the Governor…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 13, 2020
As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 14 Many of the House…
March 2020 Forest Health Insect and Disease Observations report
Vermonters faced a short and mild winter of 2019-2020, compared to years past. From December 1 to February 29, statewide temperatures averaged 23°F, which was four degrees warmer than the winter of 2018– 2019. Average precipitation across the state was 9.47 inches,…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 6, 2020
As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 13 Many of the House and…
New detections of EAB
New detections of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Plainfield, VT have expanded the current infested area in Central Vermont. In addition, two new detections in Sullivan County NH (Plainfield and Langdon) create infested areas that extend into Vermont. The mapped area in…