Interested in understanding how climate change will impact your woods? Checkout our Climate Smart Forestry Series, a monthly program designed to explore the 12 Steps of Climate Resilience and various climate-friendly management practices. Each month, forestry and wildlife experts will lead online webinars and in-person woods walks focused on different climate-related topics. Whether you’re new to caring for the woods or an experienced woodland steward, this series offers valuable insights and strategies for adapting to the changing climate while promoting the health and resilience of Vermont’s woodlands.
Learn about Northern Hardwood Seepage Forests, a diverse, elusive, and newly classified wetland natural community type in Vermont that benefits fish and wildlife and contributes to freshwater climate resilience. Dan Farrell, Assistant Ecologist in the Wildlife Diversity Program, VT Department of Fish and Wildlife, will discuss identification of the type, environmental setting, typical plants, natural processes, conservation implications, management recommendations, and how they are found and mapped.
Woods Walk: Exploring the Features of a Northern Hardwood Seepage Forest
Join us to visit a Northern Hardwood Seepage Forest, a diverse, elusive, and newly classified wetland natural community type in Vermont that benefits fish and wildlife and contributes to freshwater climate resilience. Dan Farrell, Assistant Ecologist in the Wildlife Diversity Program, VT Department of Fish and Wildlife, will discuss identification of the type, environmental setting, and introduce plants typical of the type.
