Forest stewardship encompasses both active and passive measures, such as commercial timber harvesting, stand improvement, introduced invasive species control, wildlife habitat enhancement, restoration, and conservation. To learn more about forest stewardship and programs for forest landowners, refer to the resources below.
Landowner Support & Planning
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- List of Vermont County Foresters: Contact your County Forester for free site visits, guidance, and technical assistance
- For the Future of Your Forest: A Guide to Woodland Legacy Planning (PDF): Introduction to land protection options and conservation planning
- Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal (“Current Use”) Program: Enrollment information and updates for Vermont’s Current Use program
Forest Stewardship Guides
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- Restoring Old Forest Characteristics (PDF): Guide to describing, identifying traits, and stewardship options to grow old forests
- Silviculture with Birds in Mind (PDF): Forest bird habitat traits and bird-friendly silviculture practices
- Tree Planting to Enrich, Restore, and Adapt Northern Forests: Reforestation guidance and webinar
- Vermont’s Acceptable Management Practices (AMPs): Water quality standards and resources for logging jobs
- Beyond the “Illusion of Preservation" (PDF): Northeastern forest product use and sustainable management insights