Climate Stories Project

Vermont’s Forests are Changing

Woodland owners are noticing it in shifting seasons, stronger storms, unfamiliar patterns in tree health, and subtle changes in wildlife and habitat.

Climate Stories brings these observations to life — through voices of real stewards from across the state. Their reflections show what they see, how it shapes their decisions, and how they’re adapting to sustain resilient woodlands for future generations. This project seeks to share personal stories and reflections from real people reflecting on what they are seeing in their woods and how those changes shape their choices as stewards. 

Listening for Change

We spoke with six woodland owners from different corners of the state. Each described the ways climate change is showing up on their property, from shifting seasons to increased storm damage to changing conditions for wildlife and trees. These landowners represent a wide range of perspectives. Some of them are new to their land, while others have been stewards of the land for decades; some manage large acreages, while others steward smaller parcels. What they all share is a deep connection to the land, to their role as stewards and a learning how to manage it into the future.

Explore the Stories 

This project was made possible through generous funding provided by the Davis Conservation Foundation, the Lintilhac Foundation, and the USDA Forest Service State & Private Forestry program.