VT Tree Farm Program
The Vermont Tree Farm Program, sponsored by the Vermont Woodlands Association, recognizes and supports sustainable forest management. As part of the nationwide Third-Party Certification Program, it celebrates exemplary forestry practices and raises awareness about the benefits of responsible woodland stewardship.
Vermont Tree Farm is a member of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Tree Farmers receive international certification through the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), ensuring their forestlands meet the highest sustainability standards.
Our Mission
The Vermont Tree Farm Program helps forest landowners manage their woodlands sustainably while:
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Protecting Vermont’s watersheds and wildlife habitats
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Conserving soil and promoting recreation
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Producing wood products on a sustainable basis
Who Are Vermont Tree Farmers?
Vermont Tree Farmers are woodland owners committed to healthy, thriving forests. By joining, you become part of a community of land stewards dedicated to leaving their forests in better shape for future generations. Many proudly display the Tree Farm sign, a nationally recognized symbol of responsible forestry.
Vermont Tree Farm by the Numbers
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460 Certified Tree Farms & 20 Pioneer Tree Farms
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Over 155,000 acres of managed forestland
- Part of a nationwide network of Tree Farmers:
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More than 84,100 Tree Farms across the U.S.
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Approximately 64,600 individual tree farmers
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Over 17.4 million forested acres under management
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Who Can Join
To qualify for the Vermont Tree Farm Program, you must:
- Own between 10 and 10,000 acres of forestland
- Have a written forest management plan that meets Tree Farm standards, most plans developed for Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal (UVA) program can be adapted to qualify
- Work with a VT Tree Farm Inspector to get started in the program
Get Started Today!
Sign up to learn more about becoming a Vermont Tree Farmer.
Find a Tree Farmer near you.
Find a Tree Farm Inspector near you.
Donate to support the Vermont Tree Farm Program.
Get involved by joining the Tree Farm Committee or volunteer at events.
Contact Us
Kathy Beland
Tree Farm Program Administrator
vermonttreefarm@vermontwoodlands.org
802-214-4848
What Do You Get as a Vermont Tree Farmer?
When you join the Vermont Tree Farm Program, you become part of the American Tree Farm System, and gain access to valuable resources, including:
- A network of forest stewards dedicated to sustainable woodland management
- Educational opportunities: newsletters, workshops, and Vermont Tree Farm tours
- Tools & resources for managing forest health, combating invasive species, & addressing climate resilience
- Connections to Vermont foresters, loggers, and forest management professionals
- Advocacy for private forest landowners at the federal level
- Certification verifying your commitment to sustainability
- A green and white Tree Farm sign to proudly display, symbolizing your dedication to responsible forestry
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