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David Russell walks through 365 days on a Vermont choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm

December 22, 2018

Most of us think about a Christmas tree for a few weeks in December, here's a story from Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund about someone who thinks about them just about every day of the year.

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Forest Management Underway at Hinesburg Town Forest

December 18, 2018

Learn about strategic forest management activities happening this winter on the Hinesburg Town Forest.

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Emerald Ash Borer Municipal Planning Grants Available

December 17, 2018

There's still time to get in on these grants to help towns prepare for and manage the impacts of emerald ash borer (EAB).

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Northeast Silviculture Institute Online is now available for landowners

December 17, 2018

Want to learn about art and science of managing forests to meet diverse needs and values? Checkout the Northeast Silviculture Institute now available online to landowners and non-foresters. 

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Vermont Bald Eagles Nest Successfully in 2018

December 13, 2018

Another successful year for Vermont's bald eagles with 23 known nesting pairs producing at least 33 successful young

2018 forest health highlights

2018 Vermont Forest Health Highlights Now Available

December 13, 2018

Checkout VT's 2018 forest health highlights.

EAB

USDA APHIS is seeking comment on proposed federal deregulation of emerald ash borer (EAB).

November 14, 2018

USDA APHIS is proposing to remove the domestic quarantine regulations for the emerald ash borer (EAB).

September Forest Health Observation Report Available

October 17, 2018

Checkout the forest health observation report for September.

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EAB Detected in Grand Isle County

October 11, 2018

USDA APHIS confirmed insects collected from ash trees in South Hero, VT are larvae of the emerald ash borer.

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Governor Phil Scott Announces New Vermont Outdoor Recreation Communities Grant Program

October 11, 2018

A new grant program is available to help Vermont communities use outdoor recreation opportunities to grow their local economies.