Patch Cuts for Wildlife and Forest Resiliency

Patch cuts in forest management are often used to create wildlife habitat, diversify forests, enhance resiliency and encourage new growth. Join County Forester, Mark Raishart, at his family’s Vermont Tree Farm for an exploration of forest management in action. We will examine how patch cutting has been used on the land and see the results of this work in different stages, including an area that has been heavily used for food by bears and a new small patch cut in progress.

Along the way, we’ll tour the property and Audubon-certified Bird Friendly sugarbush to discuss diverse management goals on the property, including maple syrup production, timber harvesting, wildlife habitat, flood reduction and water quality, recreation and hunting, biodiversity, and carbon storage. We’ll end the walk at the sugarhouse for warm drinks and snacks. Please plan for about ½ mile of walking on uneven and wet terrain.

Families with children are welcome!

Directions and additional details will be provided at registration.

This free event is offered through the peer-to-peer network of Vermont Coverts and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.