The US Forest Service recently issued a decision to reduce the amount of road building…
Category: Forests and Wildlife
With Scott’s signature, current use program will get a new ‘reserved forestland’ category
Excerpted from an article by Emma Cotton in VTDigger: “Vermont’s current use program, which provides…
Governor Signs Important Bill to Protect Vermont’s Forests and Help Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
Montpelier — Today, Governor Phil Scott signed a bill to expand Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal…
The Year of the Forest?
Governor Scott has a unique opportunity to give a significant boost to forest management and protection…
Vermont Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Biodiversity and Support Climate Resilience
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont Senate passed legislation to protect biodiversity and improve climate resilience…
House Advances Bill to Support Smart Growth & Affordable Housing, Healthy Forests, and Working Lands
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass S.234, a bill that…
Restoring Wildlife Populations will Create Jobs
This is a joint op-ed from Brian Shupe, Executive Director of Vermont Natural Resources Council,…
VT Senate Passes Key Smart Growth Housing, Healthy Forests, and Climate Resilience Bill
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont Senate passed an important bill (S.234) that includes key Act…
Vermont House Passes Legislation to Update Current Use Program, Help Protect Forests & Address Climate Change
Montpelier – Today the Vermont House of Representatives passed legislation (H.697) to update the state’s…
Climate Action and Resilience in Vermont: A Webinar Series
Join us for our 2022 Climate Action and Resilience in Vermont Webinar Series. Find the…
A Homegrown National Park: Doug Tallamy’s call to preserve half our planet
VNRC and the Vermont Alliance for Half-Earth were proud to host renowned ecologist, Doug Tallamy,…
VNRC and partners express disappointment with Governor Scott’s veto of forest protections
Governor Scott’s Veto of H.926 Misses Opportunity to Protect Forests, Address Climate Change and Support…