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There are two types of old trees - notable trees and legacy trees - and both are important to the environment.

The aftermath of a disturbance, whether natural or human-caused, can be a very stressful time for forest stewards and forest lovers; leaving a forest seeming ugly, empty, hopeless. However, if

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation’s county foresters help private landowners – who own about 80% of Vermont’s forestland – manage their land responsibly.

Have you ever wondered why March is sugaring season in Vermont? Come take a walk through Wheeler Nature Park and explore the different forest biomes to discover what the trees

On December 26, 2021, Edward O. Wilson, known by most as E.O. Wilson, passed away. A two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, as well as an array of other awards

Join Chittenden County forester Ethan Tapper and Andrea Shortsleeve, wildlife biologist for Vermont Fish and Wildlife on Saturday, Jan. 29, 1-3 p.m., for a free, public walk at the Hinesburg

Pride Hikes: Forest Management at the Hinesburg Town Forest LGBTQIA++ hikers learn about logging, conservation and forest ecology from Ethan Tapper, the Chittenden County Forester.

As we enter the new year, there's no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We've compiled fourteen must-do events, including New Queers Eve, the annual LGBTQ+ celebratory extravaganza at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington.

I am putting the finishing touches on a forest management plan for the Milton Town Forest, a 485-acre jewel in Milton and Westford. In describing how we will care for

On Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m., join Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County Forester, for a walk through Red Rocks Park in South Burlington.