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Public Meeting to be held on conserved lands in the Northeast Kingdom
April 2, 2018
Vermont departments of Fish & Wildlife, and Forests, Parks, & Recreation are holding a public meeting to discuss future management and use of a group of conserved lands in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
EAB found in 4 Vermont towns
March 27, 2018
The emerald ash borer (EAB), which is responsible for the death of millions of ash trees around the country has now been discovered in Barre, Groton, and Plainfield. It was first detected in the town of Orange, in February.
Welch Outlines Effort to Secure Federal Resources to Help Contain the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer in Vermont
March 27, 2018
At a press conference this afternoon in Randolph, Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) outlined three actions he is taking to assist the effort to contain the spread of the destructive emerald ash borer in Vermont.
Vermont 2017 Forest Insect and Disease Conditions Report now available
March 20, 2018
A detailed report on 2017 forest health observations and trends by Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR).
New Study: New England forests face more precipitation, milder winters
March 12, 2018
A new study in the Northeast finds that tree species are increasingly stressed by the changing climate.
Love Wildlife? Sign Up for VT Coverts:Woodlands for Wildlife Training
March 8, 2018
Are you interested in wildlife? This training is for you!
EAB Detected In Vermont
February 27, 2018
Emerald ash borer (EAB), a destructive forest insect from Asia, has been detected in Vermont.
Public Hearings Set for Deer, Moose
February 23, 2018
Vermont Fish & Wildlife is hosting public hearings in March and May.
Vermont Woodlands Association voted Best in Show for Education at Vermont Farm Show
February 8, 2018
Vermont Woodlands Association booth was voted Best in Show for Education at the Vermont Farm Show! Congratulations to the VWA team!
Governor Phil Scott's Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative Releases Recommendations To Strengthen and Expand Vermont's Outdoor Recreation Economy
January 29, 2018
Governor Phil Scott's Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative Steering Committee (VOREC), recently released the group’s first report, which recommends strategies to strengthen and expand Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy.