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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.
2017 Vermont Forest Health Highlights Now Available
December 14, 2017
Checkout the 2017 Forest Health Highlights
Take the Vermont Forest Survey Today!
November 29, 2017
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Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces $750,000 in Available Investments
October 16, 2017
Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) is pleased to announce the opening of this year’s grant cycle and the availability of approximately $750,000 in investments for the 2018 program year. Funds support projects across forestry and agriculture that enhance Vermont’s communities, economy and culture.
State Hires New Coordinator To Encourage Wood Energy
October 16, 2017
New position at Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation seeks to double wood heat in buildings by 2035.
Gov. Scott Creates VT Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative
October 2, 2017
New initiative highlights the decades-long work of land managers, nonprofit recreation and conservation groups, and outdoor recreation businesses to build this important industry.
2017 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Announced
July 18, 2017
The Vermont Woodlands Association and the Vermont Tree Farm program are proud to announce the selection of David and Jenny Stoner of Craftsbury Common as the recipients of the 2017 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award.