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Vermont Announces Quarantine of Invasive Emerald Ash Borer
May 8, 2018
As part of the ongoing response to the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the state, Vermont has joined the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s 31-state quarantine boundary.
Mud Season is Here! Help Protect Fragile Trail Environments
April 24, 2018
Mud season has returned to the Green Mountains. The wet soils on and around hiking trails are very susceptible to erosion at this critical time of year. To protect fragile soil and surrounding vegetation, some trails may be closed by the land manager during this time. Please respect the signage you see.
Be on the Lookout for Frogs and Salamanders along Roads
April 12, 2018
One of the great wildlife migrations is happening right now in Vermont, and it’s taking place right at our feet.
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.