August 2025

About UVM Extension Forestry

The mission of the UVM Extension Forestry Program is to foster informed forest stewardship in the face of evolving environmental challenges by delivering accessible, research-based education and tools to landowners, professionals, and communities.

Who We Are

Dr. Alexandra (Ali) Kosiba: Ali is an Extension Assistant Professor and leader of the Extension Forestry Program at UVM. She has a background in tree physiology and forest ecology, focusing on climate change and carbon science.

Contact Dr. Ali Kosiba at

Alexandra.kosiba@uvm.edu

Jess Forsyth: Jess is a rising senior in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources studying sustainability, ecology and policy. She is an intern with the UVM Extension Forestry program working on a digital data collection survey to document climate adaptive management in Vermont forests.

What We Do

Provide science-based information on forest ecology and sustainable management
Promote practices that maintain and improve the benefits provided by forests
Develop strategies to manage and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change
Foster collaboration and engagement on forests across Vermont
Conduct research to better understand forests now and in the future

Visit our Website

We have a growing number of resources available for landowners, foresters, conservation groups and other folks interested in learning about forests and how to steward them.

Our Resources

12 Steps to Climate Resilience: Managing Your Woods with Climate Change in Mind Handout

Check out this YouTube video for more info!

Northern Woodlands Magazine Article: Heavy Rain and Upland Forest

Vermont is getting more heavy rain events that can errod soils, wash away nutrients, damage infrastructure, and impact water quality. Learn more about these events and how upland forests can help reduce these impacts.

We’re Looking for Landowners to Participate in Research!

We are seeking landowners to participate in a research project that will help us better understand Vermont’s forests in a changing climate. The criteria for participation is that active forest management has occurred within the past 10 years or so, or have a plan to in the near future.

For more information about the project, check out this Northern Woodland Magazine article: Monitoring Forests for Climate Resilience

(Photo: Ben Conant for Northern Woodlands Magazine)

Upcoming Events

Join us for the 2025 Northeastern Old Growth Conference hosted by UVM Extension and Middlebury College. It will take place September 17-20, 2025 at Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf Campus in Ripton, Vermont as well as online (virtual).

For more information and to register, click here!

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