June 9-10, 2022 Join us in person at Burke Mountain for what has become the industry’s marquee event that brings together people and businesses from across Vermont’s forest economy. This year’s Summit will include keynotes and panel discussions on a range of topics of interest to Vermont’s forest economy businesses and partners. Among our keynote speakers is Bettina Ring, Chief
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Do you want the latest in everything from the science of forest carbon to climate-friendly management to forest carbon markets? Then sign up for one or more of the upcoming series of forest carbon training webinars coming up in May. Designed for professional foresters, these webinars will also be useful for any forest landowner interested in the topic. Please pass this along to anyone you think
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Tuesday, April 5 7-8 pm VCE biologist Jason Hill hosts Dr. Christine Cairns Fortuin (University of Georgia, Forest Entomology Lab) to discuss Forest bees: The role of forest resources in wild bee conservation and management. Dr. Cairns Fortuin’s research “focuses on wild and native bee species in southeastern forests, and how forest management, pesticides, and
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Saturday, April 23 9 AM – 12 PM 218 Dickerman Hill Rd, Chelsea Tunbridge Conversation Committee and Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife invites the community to a walk in the woods of Cooperator Larry Mengedoht to view 10 years of forest management focused on improved wildlife habitat on his 110-acre parcel. The walk will be
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Wednesday, March 23 12-1 PM The Northern forests of Vermont are home to some of the greatest diversity of breeding bird species in the United States. Species like the Black-throated Blue Warbler, Canada Warbler, Wood Thrush, Bicknell’s Thrush, and dozens more have large portions of their population breeding in the northeast. But the populations of
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Saturday, April 30 10 am-3 pm Readsboro, VT Join John Whitman (Coverts Cooperator, VWA and WRWA member) and wife Virginia for a show and tell walk on their 340-acre property. John will share about the history of the property and his stewardship goals – both economic and environmental. He will provide information on their VLT conservation
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Wednesday, March 16 3 pm 22 Browne Court, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Meet at Vermont Islands for a tour! Vycom Will be there to speak about what they do. Then on to tours of Vermont Plank and Adaptive Fabrication. All in walking distance of each other! Refreshments will be served. Register Here
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Thursday, April 7 12-1 PM Black bears are an iconic species in Vermont. Loss of habitat is of great concern for the continued success of our black bear population. Join us as we host Jackie Comeau, VT Fish and Wildlife biologist, who will share about the habitat needs of Vermont’s black bears. We will discuss options
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Thursday, April 14th at 7 pm. Have you ever thought about hosting a woods walk but don’t know where to start? Join Vermont Tree Farm’s Al Robertson for a webinar for landowners who are interested in hosting a woods walk and need some help getting the details together. Register Here for April Eent
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Tuesday, April 12 9-10 AM Every eight years, Vermont municipalities update their town plans to set the vision for moving forward and balancing an array of competing values. Natural resource issues are an important consideration in this balancing act. While every town is unique and different resources are present in each community, a lot can
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