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Natural Resources University
Natural Resources University is a podcast network focused on delivering science-based natural resources information to landowners and managers. This network builds off the successes of the Deer University podcast (Mississippi State) and is a result of a RREA Focus Grant. The network includes…
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…
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…
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…
Letter to Members from Michael Snyder
Greetings, We hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy. In our note last week regarding forest economy businesses and the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, we mentioned resources we were creating to support you and our vital forest economy…
Northeast Silviculture Institute Online is Here; 25% Discount for VWA members!
Get Forester Credits without going to meetings or field training The Northeast Silviculture Institute Online version is now available for VWA members at a 25% discount from the list price of accessing the training materials (discount price is $59.25 for each two-day…
From the Interim President, Allan Thompson
During an organization’s transitions, it is customary to introduce new leadership. Statements of optimism that provide direction for where the organization is headed. A bit of background and a quick list of hobbies that might assuage any concerns that the proverbial boat…
VWA’s Multi-faceted Transition
As we continue to mourn the loss of our long-time president, Put Blodgett, we are also, along with the rest of the world, adjusting to our new normal. As our members and friends, you will see changes ahead both in our leadership…
Vermont 2019 Forest Insect and Disease Conditions Report
The 2019 Forest Insect & Disease Conditions in Vermont has been posted HERE. This is our detailed report with maps showing results of aerial detection and invasive pest surveys, ground survey data summaries, and a comprehensive list of tree health problems that…
A Charitable Idea and Tax Savings
Author:Trevor Evans | Organization:Woodland Owner and Tree Farmer | Date:June 1, 2018A Charitable Idea and Tax Savings Like many other VWA members, I turned 70 ½ in 2018 and was faced with my first annual mandatory Individual Retirement Account (IRA) distribution. And as 2018 draws to a close, I first must determine if…
Care and Maintenance of Wild Apple Trees in Vermont
Author:Paul Harwood | Organization:Consulting Forester | Date:January 1, 2015Wild apple tree The Care and Maintenance of Wild Apple Trees in Vermont In 1900, Vermont was about 75% open farm land and only about 25% forest. Since then, the percentages have reversed and Vermont is now about 75% forest land….
Farm Bill Matrix
Organization:USDASummary of Content: The programs that apply to you depend on what type of conservation activities you are interested in doing on your property. With all of the different acronyms used, the Farm Bill programs can start to seem like an alphabet…