For more than 110 years, Vermont Woodlands Association has helped landowners care for their woods, keep their forests thriving, and ensure Vermont’s woodlands continue to support life, livelihood, and legacy for generations.
A small-group online course for forest landowners who are interested in understanding succession planning options.
One of our core programs, the Vermont Tree Farm Program recognizes landowners who are practicing good stewardship!
Find resources by topic and audience to help you care for your woods with confidence.
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The decisions forest landowners are making regarding the future ownership and use of their land will shape the benefits our forests will provide in the future (or not!). As trusted resources, forestry professionals play a critical role in answering client questions, offering guidance and support, and helping landowners think through long-term plans for their forests.
Taking Stock is an online course for forest landowners who are thinking about the future of their woods and wondering what comes next. Over the course of five live webinars, you’ll learn about the options available to you, hear from experienced professionals, and connect with other landowners facing similar questions. The course is designed to help you slow down, gather information, and start meaningful conversations with your family about what you want for your land. You don’t need to have a plan already, and you don’t need to know the right answers going in. This course is about getting oriented, understanding your choices, and taking practical first steps toward a future that reflects your values and goals for your woods. By the end of the course, you’ll have a simple action plan and a clearer sense of what to do next to care for your forest into the future.
The first webinar in a series on succession & estate planning for consulting foresters
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