Vermont Woodlands Resources
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Timber Tax
According to the well-known saying, there are only two certain things in this life: death and taxes. The latter of the two applies to your woodlands in the form of Timber Tax. Timber Tax is a complicated topic, and the purpose of…
Gypsy moth resources
Invasives on land: Gypsy moths – VTInvasives Gypsy moths are making a comeback in Vermont – by Judy Rosovsky, Vermont State Entomologist Gypsy moth outbreak in VT fact sheet – UVM Extension Gypsy moth fact sheet – USDA Gypsy moth quarantine map…
Pioneering Tree Farmers
Once upon a time, “Pioneer” was the pathway to becoming a Tree Farmer. Today, Pioneer status can still serve as an introductory level of participation in the program, but it is not a mandatory starting point. The Pioneer category allows interested landowners…
Forest Service Offers 5th Graders Free Access to National Forests and Grasslands
The USDA Forest Service announced it will expand its Every Kid Outdoors program to offer fourth- and fifth-grade students and family members fee-free access to more than 2,000 sites on national forests and grasslands for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year….
Availability of Petition for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Through Genetic Engineering
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a petition from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) seeking deregulation of an American chestnut variety developed…
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…
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…
Northern Long-Eared Bat, Final Ruling
Organization:US Fish & Wildlife | Date:June 1, 2019Final Ruling on the Northern Long-Eared Bat Summary The northern long-eared bat population has been devastated by the White Nose Syndrome (WNS) throughout the eastern United States. This disease has caused a mortality rate of up to a 90-100% where present. As…
Federal Tax Tips 2018 Tax Year
Author:Dr. Linda Wang | Organization:U.S. Forest Service Timber Tax Specialist | Date:January 1, 2018From National Woodlands Association, Winter 2017 Issue Tax Reform Issues for Forest Landowners and the Forest Products Industry Taxes have been consistently listed as one of the top concerns for the nation’s 10+ million individual and family private forest owners. Ultimately, taxes…
Woods, Wildlife, and Warblers Webinar: Enhancing Wildlife Habitat (And How To Pay For It)
A video covering the basics on how to enhance a wildlife habitat and cost share funds from NRCS to help pay for it. Link: Click Here