Climate and Forests
We rely on our forests for a wide range of values and services. As dynamic, evolving ecosystems, they provide essential ecological services—supporting wildlife, sequestering and storing carbon, and promoting nutrient cycling through healthy soils—while also meeting the needs of our communities through clean air, clean water, and sustainable wood products. As stewards of these landscapes, we have the opportunity to guide our forests toward a resilient future.
At the Vermont Woodlands Association, we are dedicated to equipping landowners and professionals with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to manage forests in ways that enhance resilience, protect biodiversity, and contribute to climate solutions. Through thoughtful stewardship, we can help forests adapt while ensuring they continue to provide essential benefits for future generations and meet the needs of our society.
Our Climate Program
VWA’s Climate Program is designed to support landowners and forestry professionals in navigating the relationship between forests and climate. We focus on practical, science-based strategies that promote forest health and sustainability.
We offer:
Climate-Smart Forestry Practices
Practical guidance to help you manage your woods for greater biodiversity, healthier forest structure, and long-term climate resilience.
The 12 Steps of Climate Resilience
A framework to guide climate-informed forest management planning and help landowners build long-term resilience.
Connections to Foresters & Experts
Access to forestry professionals, researchers, and fellow landowners who are putting climate-smart strategies into practice.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore climate-smart forestry, looking to include climate focused strategies in your forest management plan or looking to implement management strategies, Vermont Woodlands Association is here to help.
Upcoming Events
Contact Us
Kate Forrer, Executive Director
(802) 214-4846
director@vermontwoodlands.org
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