Explore a Tree Farm during Vermont's inaugural Open Forest Weekend!  Take a walk and learn how these Tree Farms are stewarding Vermont's forests.

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Learn about VT-LEAP and benefits for your operation

35 years of dedication, VT-LEAP remains the guidepost while continuing to offer: Numerous educational and technical workshops and practical training for loggers and timber harvesters. A VT-LEAP certification means being dedicated to a healthy and sustainable working forest that will benefit many generations to come.

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Vermont’s Timber Harvesting Certification Program (VT-LEAP)

The Vermont LEAP Certification Program (VT-LEAP) is the premier Timber Harvesting/Logging training & certification program for Vermont. We at VT-LEAP specialize in Timber/Forest harvesting education, Sustainable practices & low-impact logger training,

VT-LEAP is the approved certifying agency for the National Sustainable Forests Initiative (SFI), which confirms that our member Harvesters, Loggers, Foresters, and landowners alike are all dedicated to promoting long-term forest growth, utilizing trees for Vermont's economy, and maintaining a healthy, enduring forest to have and hold forever.