Our Vermont Woods

The Vermont Woodlands Association and the Vermont Tree Farm Program are proud to announce the selection of Peter and Julie Parker of Granville as the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award. The Parker Family Tree Farm is located at the historic Old John Vinton Hill Farm.  , touring the woods, hearing about the nesting birds they attract, seeing what they have done to enhance their woodlands over the past 35 years. Their 560 acres, which they have stewarded for the past 35 years,  is a Certified Tree Farm and conserved by the Vermont Land Trust.

To learn more about the Parker's tree farm, and the VT Tree Farm Program, join VWA and the Tree Farm Program for a tour  with the Parkers, at their property in Granville, VT on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM  The tour will include a full day of activities, good food, lots of learning, and opportunities to meet other amazing Tree Farmers and land stewards. You can now register online  for this amazing event! 

For more information about the Tree Farm program or to inquire about becoming a Tree Farm forester, contact the administrative office at 802-747-7900 or email info@vermontwoodlands.org.