There are still two more Woodland Legacy Planning webinars to close out the year. We will be looking at trusts. Trusts can be a great legal structure to support your woodland legacy goals, and we will be taking an in-depth look. Attorney Sarah Tischler will cover what trusts are; the difference between wills and trusts;
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Join Dr. Ali Kosiba, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s Climate Forester, and Ethan Tapper, the Chittenden County Forester, for a webinar discussing the effects of climate change on our forests, and opportunities to manage for adaptation and resilience in a changing climate. Click here to view a recording of the Zoom conference
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December 15 12-1 pm Please register for link Animals such as bear, moose, and bobcat need large, undeveloped areas to survive. Vermont’s land links wildlife habitat between New York, New England, and Canada. Many people and groups are working hard to protect wildlife corridors so these animals can survive, and thrive. Join us as we
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Old growth forests are complex places-ancient, mysterious, and, frankly, messy. Learn about old growth forests in Vermont and in the northeast–what they are, why they are important in the face of climate change, and how you can recognize them. Click here to view a recording of the Zoom conference that was held on November 17,
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How do you improve habitat for wildlife, increase a forest’s diversity, complexity, and ability to adapt to climate change–all while protecting sensitive and unique ecological features? Join us as we explore the intersection of ecology, conservation, and forest management at the Andrews Community Forest. Click here to view a recording of the Zoom conference held
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Looking for an alternative to herbicides? Come join in a presentation and discussion of the opportunities and drawbacks of non-chemical management of invasive plants in our region. Click here for a link to the Zoom conference held on October 28.
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Click here to view a recording of the Zoom conference that took place on November 5, 2020. 2020 November Annual Meeting Minutes Agenda: President’s Welcome by Allan Thompson; A Tribute to Put Blodgett by Paul Harwood; VWA Reflections, Transitions, and thoughts about the Future Executive Director’s Report by Kathleen Wanner A Walk through VWA, a
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Join Jock Irons for a virtual tour of his Tree Farm #1013 in Woodford, VT. The property is 41 acres and has been enrolled in Tree Farm since 1987. Jock returned from Alaska several years ago to take over management of his family property. He is a VT Woodlands member and an active Tree Farmer
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A presentation and talk by Alan Robertson, Tree Farmer and cider enthusiast from Sheffield VT. Al will explain how to brew your own hard cider, from the selection of apple varieties to bottling and enjoying. Registration is required. Click here for a link to the Zoom conference that was held on October 13.
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Currently known to be in 35 states, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive forest pest that devastates North American ash trees. EAB was found in Vermont in 2018 and poses an imminent and existential threat to Vermont’s three native species of ash. This invasion poses costly and confusing challenges to landowners, municipalities and
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