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Surveys
- Vermont Landowner Survey
- Reforestation Survey for Producers and Planners
Featured Events and Courses
- Spring Ephemerals, Perennials and Resilient Forestry
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Author Event Anthony D'Amato & Paul Catanzaro~ Tending Your Forest
- Sign Up for Resilient Sugarbush Management Level-1
Upcoming Events
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Do you own forest land or woodlands in Vermont?
Your Woods, Your Voice: Vermont Landowner Survey
We’re gathering input from Vermont landowners to better understand what matters most to you.
We'd like to know what support, information, or resources you’d find helpful on topics related to your forest. Whether you actively manage your land already, or just enjoy having woods around you, we’d love to hear from you.
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This survey should take about 10-minutes to complete.
If you complete the survey, you’ll also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of the following prizes:
- A Vermont State Parks 2026 10 visit punch pass
- A game camera
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Reforestation Survey for Producers and Planners
Help strengthen reforestation efforts along the Appalachian Range by completing one of two short surveys on tree seed and seedling supply. Led by Ecological Health Network with New Leaf Climate and The Nature Conservancy, this project aims to identify gaps and opportunities in regional supply.
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If you are involved in seed collecting, growing, supplying, planning, sourcing, or planting in The Appalachians, please fill out the survey(s) below that best fit your role.
Surveys take ~20 minutes and are open through June 1, 2026
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Above: Dwarf Ginseng (Panax trifolius) at Jericho Research Center
Photo Credit: annetteseidenglanz (iNaturalist)
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Spring Ephemerals, Perennials and Resilient Forestry
Tuesday May 5 | Jericho, VT |1- 4 PM
Hosted by UVM Jericho Research Forest to learn about forest management, ecological diversity, agroforestry, and climate. Learn about the history and management goals of Jericho Research Forest, then walk to several sites to observe native ephemerals, indicator species, and signs of ginseng germination from the 2026 planting. This hands‑on workshop highlights how intentional forest management and forest farming can support ecological resilience and climate adaptation in Vermont.
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Author Event: Tending Your Forest with Anthony D'Amato
& Paul Catanzaro
Saturday May 28 | 7-8 PM
291 Main St, Norwich, VT
Whether you own forestland or simply love the woods, join authors Paul Catanzaro and Anthony D'Amato for an evening exploring the ecological stewardship principles behind Tending Your Forest.
This event is co-hosted by Northern Woodlands and Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife.
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Resilient Sugarbush Management Level-1
Vermont' maple tradition is strong. But today’s sugarbush managers face new challenges including warmer winters, intense storms, shifting sap runs, and increasing tree stress. This new online, self-paced training will help participants protect their woods and produce high-quality syrup for the long haul.
Take Level 1 and build a strong foundation. In this course, you’ll learn about:
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Maple tree biology — how sugar maples grow, store energy, and move sap from roots to crown
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The science of sap flow and tapping — freeze–thaw cycles, tree physiology, and modern tapping guidelines that protect long-term tree health
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Tree stress and health — insects, fungi, diseases, soil conditions, and weather impacts
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Climate realities in the Northeast — what the data shows, what projections suggest, and what it means for your sap yield
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Industry trends and technology — how practices have evolved over the past 50 years and what’s shaping the future
This fully asynchronous course takes about 4 hours to complete and fits into your schedule at any time. Register today!
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Tree to Cutting Board Workshop
Sunday May 3 | Peacham, VT | 9:30-2:30 PM
Hosted by Vermont Woodlands Association join to learn about both sustainable timber production and milling. The first half of the program is a walk in the woods discussing how timber production can enhance biodiversity, structural diversity, and forest health. The second half of the program with a provided lunch is by a small portable sawmill to learn how logs are milled into boards.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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Mast Tree Release at Yaledale Tree Farm
Saturday May 9 | 913 Bridge Street. Derby, VT | 10-12 PM
Hosted by Vermont Coverts Cooperator Allen Yale and Orleans County Forester Jared Nunery as they demonstrate the silvicultural practice of releasing hard mast species such as red oaks to promote food resources for wildlife. Other topics discussed will be habitat management promoting early forest, and management strategies to assist forest adaptation to the rapidly changing climate.
Learn More (Web)
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Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Conference
Thursday May 28 | Randolph, VT | 8:30-3:45 PM
The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program hosts a one-day conference in honor of the hardworking professionals and stewards that care for our community trees. Workshops are offered to enhance technical skills, discuss relevant topics in urban forestry, and network with professionals.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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Vermont Coverts Cooperator Trainings
August 28 - 30 |Castleton, VT
Hosted by Vermont Coverts, a peer-to-peer community of landowners, professionals and others learning from and supporting each other to enhance wildlife habitats through sound forest management, Coverts Cooperators are forest landowners and/or community members who are interested in having an impact on their own land and in their communities. This program connects you with resource professionals, landowners and others while learning how you can improve your woodlands.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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