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In This Issue Explore
- New UVM Extension Forestry Website
- Forest Biodiversity Resources
- Ali Kosiba Receives Gould Technology Transfer Award
- Celebrate Ash This April
- New Landowner Books
- Upcoming Events
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Check Out Our
New Updated UVM Extension Forestry Website!
- Explore updated resources, articles, videos, and guides.
- Check out our new Forest Biodiversity and Courses webpages.
- Browse our new newsletter archives and social media pages.
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Forest Biodiversity Webpage and Resources
UVM Extension Forestry and partners have collaborated to generate a webpage on forest biodiversity. Biodiversity — short for biological diversity — is the variety of life on Earth. It includes everything from microscopic fungi in the soil to trees, birds, insects, mammals, and the ecosystems they form.
Check out our webpage to Learn About Biodiversity, its threats, slow the spread of introduced, species, and how to help and steward biodiversity
| Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) in the red eft (juvenile) stage walking over a log. Photo Credit: Tom Rogers~iNaturalist | | |
Dr. Ali Kosiba awarded the
Ernest M. Gould Jr. Technology Transfer Award
| Dr. Alexandra Kosiba accepting award at New England Society of American Forester's Winter Meeting 2026. Media Credit: Ren Dillon~ UVM | |
Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra "Ali" Kosiba! Ali as the UVM Extension Forestry specialist has led the development of resources, outreach, and education support Vermont's forestry communities and across the region.
The New England Society of American Forester's presented her with the Ernest M. Gould Technology Transfer award for her outstanding contributions to outstanding contribution to natural resource science and management through education, extension, or youth service.
She has helped expand the knowledge of accessible, relevant, and practical guidance in the region on various forestry topics such as forest carbon and old-growth forests.
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White ash (Fraxinus americana) sapling starting to leaf out.
Photo Credit: Ethan~iNaturalist
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Emerald Ash Borer's Impact on Farms & Forests in New England
Monday April 6 from 1-1:45 PM | Randolph, VT
Join Otter Creek NRCD for a webinar presentation by Zoe Albion on the emerald ash borer in New England, with updates on current research and efforts to stop its impact on trees.
Click Here to Watch on Zoom (Web)
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Ash Conservation Gathering
Monday April 27 from 10-4:00 PM | Danby, VT
Please join Smokey House Center learning and seed collection skill building along with partner organizations. This event is for folks who are interested in learning how to conserve ash species through seed collection and other practices. No prior experience is required, but these skills will be most valuable to people who are in the position to collect seed multiple times this fall and throughout the coming years.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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For the Future of Your Forest
A Guide to Woodland Legacy Planning
By Vermont Coverts, Vermont Housing Conservation Board, and Vermont Woodlands Association
A guide for landowners as they develop and implement a strategy for passing on their forestland, as forestland, to the next generation.
Read Here (PDF)
Order a Physical Copy (Web)
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Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship in the Eastern and Central United States
By Paul Catanzaro and Anthony D'Amato
A guide for landowners on how to manage a family forest to capture more carbon, encourage wildlife and biodiversity, and build a more resilient future.
Order a Physical Copy (Web)
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Current Use Myth Busting Info Session
Thursday April 9 from 12-1:30 PM | Derby, Vermont
If you own land or are considering it this information session will provide a clear, overview of Vermont’s Current Use (Use Value Appraisal) program.
Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how the program works, how enrollment affects property taxes, forest management, long-term planning, and future land transfers, while addressing common myths and misconceptions.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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Vermont Woodland Conference
Saturday April 11 from 9-4 PM | Randolph, VT
Hosted by Vermont Woodlands Association is an all-day event for landowners, foresters, loggers, and forester stewards to review important forestry lessons from the past year. The conference hosts educational sessions, policy updates, and peer-to-peer learning sessions. This year's sessions are on forest health, markets, stewardship, and wildlife track and a panel discussion on managing for resilience.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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Vermont Coverts Cooperator Trainings
April 24 - 26 | Marlboro, VT or
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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The Living Landscape Forest and Water Health on Adirondack Private Lands
Saturday and Sunday May 2-3 | Schroon Lake, NY
This two‑day gathering brings together private landowners, forest professionals, and conservation leaders to explore the unseen changes shaping Adirondack forests, waters, and soils. Saturday evening features networking, dinner, and a keynote preview by author Brad Edmondson on the history and future of conservation in the Adirondacks. Sunday offers a one‑day conference with expert panels, including a session moderated by Dr. Ali Kosiba. Pannels include topics on forest dynamics and water systems, providing practical insights, monitoring tools, and stewardship strategies for resilient private lands.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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Spring Ephemerals, Perennials and Resilient Forestry
Tuesday May 5 | Jericho, VT
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.
Learn More and Register (Web)
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