Dear VT LEAP Members and VWA Members and Supporters, On behalf of Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) and Vermont Loggers Education to Advance Professionalism (LEAP), we are excited to share an important update. As many of you know, VWA and LEAP have always shared a common goal—supporting responsible forest stewardship and the professionals who implement the
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Your forest is important to you. As the current steward, you have made intentional decisions to care for the land and ensure its future success. But have you made plans for who will take over stewardship after you? Do you know how that transfer will take place? As forest stewards, part of our responsibility is
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Sign Up for Taking Stock: An Online Course for Creating Your Woodland Legacy Join us from anywhere for Taking Stock, a fully remote, online course in planning for the future of your woodlands. The course includes: Five live webinar sessions An online learning resource center A comprehensive legacy planning organizer to help get you started Connect
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With the new year underway, now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and set meaningful goals for your woodland stewardship. Winter offers a quieter season to plan for what you’d like to accomplish in your woods over the coming year. Whether you own a small woodlot, manage a larger forest, or simply love spending
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As we close the chapter on 2024, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates from the Vermont Woodlands Association! This month, we celebrate two significant milestones for our organization. First, we’ve officially opened our very first VWA office in Montpelier! Located at 36 College Street on the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus, this office
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Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! This year, your generosity on this global day of giving can make an even greater impact—right here in Vermont’s forests. We’re excited to share that Vermont Woodlands Association has been selected as a 2024 Giving Tuesday donation recipient by Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT! As part of
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We are thrilled to announce the next offering of Taking Stock: Building Your Woodland Legacy! In this cohort-based hybrid course, where participants will explore vital aspects of legacy planning—including personal, familial, and legal considerations—through expert insights and peer collaboration. Engage in community workshops that foster shared experiences and knowledge exchange with fellow landowners, enriching your
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