Vermont Woodlands Association Announces Annual Vermont Woodlands Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 25, 2025
Vermont Woodlands Association
College Hall
36 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602

Contact: Kate Forrer, Executive Director | (802) 214-4848 | director@vermontwoodlands.org

Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting it’s annual Vermont Woodlands Conference on April 12, 2025 at Vermont State University in Randolph, Vermont. This year’s conference theme is “A Century and Beyond of Woodland Stewardship,” celebrating Vermont Woodlands Association’s 110-year legacy of promoting healthy, thriving forests, educational programs and resources for woodland property owners in the state.

The event brings together landowners, forestry professionals, and forest stewards for educational sessions, policy updates, hands-on resources, and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned steward or just starting out, you’ll leave with new knowledge, useful resources, and connections to support each participant’s journey in woodland stewardship.

Keynote Address: “A Thing is Right… Letting Nature Lead the Way”

The conference will feature a keynote address by renowned ecologist and author, Liz Thompson titled “’A Thing is Right…’ Letting Nature Lead the Way.” Drawing inspiration from Aldo Leopold’s timeless words, Thompson will explore the importance of letting nature lead the way, through informed, ecologically sound forest management. The keynote presentation will be followed by a presentation from Alan Calfee, a retired consulting forester, reflecting on his long career working with landowners to care for Vermont’s forests.

Additional Sessions and Topics

The conference will also feature state and federal policy updates, the annual VWA business meeting, and afternoon breakout sessions on forest stewardship, which will explore a variety of themes, including:

• Creating Habitat for Song Birds

• Managing Invasive Plants and Forest Pests

• Resources and Apps for Forest Landowners

• Forest Farming 101: Cultivating Non-Timber Forest Product

• And a new family friendly offering with VT Forest, Parks and Recreation’s conservation educator Rebecca Roy

Event Details and Registration

This event is open to landowners, forestry professionals, loggers, policy makers, students and anyone interested in promoting healthy forests through responsible stewardship. Registration is required.

Registration is available here: Vermont Woodlands Conference

About Vermont Woodlands Association

Vermont Woodlands Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to educate and advocate for the practices of productive stewardship, use, and enjoyment of Vermont’s woodlands. It is a member centered organization that delivers programs for landowners, the public, and policy makers that support forest health, forest economy, wildlife habitat, recreation, and enjoyment of forests for today and for generations to come.