How to Love a Forest

Getting to know Rubenstein School Alum and Grad Student Ethan Tapper

Ethan Tapper '12, an alumnus of the Rubenstein School's forestry program and a current graduate student, released his book How to Love a Forest, earlier this month. In his book, Ethan asks readers what it means to live in a time when ecosystems are in retreat, and further questions how we can reach toward a better future. Ethan's time as a...

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Erin Camire in front of UVM gardens.

UVM Student Creates Roadmap For a Bee-Friendly Campus

Erin Camire ’24 picked up their diploma last week as a newly minted forestry graduate from the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. They will leave behind a legacy that positions UVM to have more pollinator-friendly landscaping, a specific goal laid out in the university’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

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An image of forested mountains with a white cloud through the valley between them

Scientists Discover Forests That May Resist Climate Change

While it’s common knowledge that mountaintops are colder than the valleys below, a new University of Vermont (UVM) study is flipping the script on what we know about forests and climate.

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