2025 Vermont Woodlands Conference

“A Century and Beyond of Woodland Stewardship”

Saturday, April 12th

Vermont State University, Randolph, VT

Inspire Stewardship. Grow Knowledge. Build Community.

Join us for a day of learning, connecting and getting inspired about woodland stewardship! The conference will feature morning keynote plenary sessions on “Building a Vision for the Future,” afternoon breakout sessions, organization displays, and lots of chances for connecting with your Vermont Woodlands friends! CEUs are available.

8:30 am Registration and Refreshments

9:00 am Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 am Building a Vision for the Future- A Keynote Panel

11:45 am Keynote Panel Discussion

12:15 pm Lunch, VWA Annual Meeting and Tree Farm Awards Ceremony

1:00 pm State of the Forests and Forestry Policy: State, Regional and National Updates

1:30 pm Stewardship Concurrent Session 1: Programs, Practices and Tools

2:15 pm Stewardship Concurrent Session 2: Programs, Practices and Tools

3:15 pm Closing: Stories of VWA

4:00 pm Safe Travels

New this year, we are offering afternoon stewardship concurrent sessions designed to take a deeper dive into the programs, practices and tools available to support the stewardship of our forests.

Managing Invasive Plants: A panel of practitioners and landowners
Reserve Forestland Category Q&A
Best Practices for Tree Planting
Deciding the Future of Your Land
Getting Started in as a Vermont Tree Farmer
Improving Wildlife Habitat through NRCS

Pre-registration is required. Please register by April 8th. The registration fee is:

$40 for VWA Members and VT Tree Farmers (and their guests)
$50 for Others (and their guests)
$20 for Students

Not a VWA member? It’s not too late! Join or renew now and save on registration!

Download a printable registration form

2024 Registration Form.docx