Forests are intricate ecosystems consisting of many interconnected components. To help maintain their health over the long term, it is crucial to understand how to make informed decisions that support them. The resources below cover topics such as forest insects and diseases, conservation strategies at the landscape level, and invasive species.

Resources

Forest Insects, Diseases and Other Forest Health Issues

• Mycorrhizal Fungi in Northeastern Forest Ecosystems (June 2023; PDF)
• Vermont Forests, Parks and Recreation Current and Past Forest Health Issues 
• The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (YouTube) 

Vermont Conservation Design

• Agency of Natural Resources: Conservation Design 

Vermont Invasives

• Vermont Invasives Website