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We are hosting a series of online conversations specifically for our community. These sessions are your opportunity to learn about the draft framework,…
March 2026 Updates from the Vermont Tree Farm Program
We’re pleased to announce that Tim Emperor has joined Vermont Woodlands Association as the new Vermont LEAP Coordinator. Tim brings more than 45 years…
Meet Stephen Peters-Collaer, the new Education Program Coordinator at Vermont Woodlands!
Purchasing a chainsaw is an important step toward working safely and confidently in your woods. Here are some things to consider before making a purchase.
Members of WOW-VT, the Women Foresters Collaborative, and students from the University of Vermont and University of Massachusetts Amherst traveled from…
Stewardship Stories
Discover the dedication and passion behind caring for Vermont’s forests through the stories of VWA members, VT Tree Farmers, and forestry professionals! .
For nearly 70 years, Ann Wade’s family has cared for their 127-acre woodland in Washington, Vermont. The land is rich with history, from early 1800s settlement and sheep farming days to its decades as a family retreat and working forest. Today, Ann is focused on ensuring the land remains healthy, intact, and a place where others can connect with nature.
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— Ann Wade: A Lifetime on the Land
For Jock Irons, caring for his 41-acre woodland in Woodford is a family tradition. The land originally belonged to friends of his grandparents, who willed it to whichever Irons boy stayed in Bennington. That turned out to be Jock’s father, John, who later expanded the property by purchasing an additional 20 acres.
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— Jock Irons: A Stewardship Journey Rooted in Family
For Bruce and Doreen Jones, owning a forest has always been a dream. After living over 20 years in California, they moved back east in 2018, ready for a change of pace—and ready to care for a piece of land they could manage themselves.
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— Bruce & Doreen Jones: Finding Balance in the Woods