Healthy Forests & Wildlife
VNRC has a long history of protecting Vermont’s forests, natural areas and working landscape. Since approximately 80% of Vermont’s forests are privately owned, we advocate for policies that help landowners and communities promote the long-term stewardship of their forestland and wildlife resources. On state, federal, and municipally owned forests, we encourage proactive and sustainable management and conservation practices. We also promote tax policies and creative approaches in the Vermont Legislature to keep our forests viable for the diverse values they provide.
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest & Wildlife Program Director
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At A Glance
Promoting Intact Forests
Fighting fragmentation and parcelization in Vermont through research, coalition work, and community outreach
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Policy Position: H.126
An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection
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Technical Assistance and Education
Helping communities and landowners protect natural resources
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2025 Policy Priorities
In 2025, we are committed to protecting critical progress on our issues while welcoming new, innovative solutions to the most pressing issues facing Vermonters today, from climate resilience to affordability….
VNRC, Audubon Vermont, and Dr. William Keeton Applaud Adoption of Innovative Approach to Forest Management in Telephone Gap
Dec 4, 2024 Contact Info: VNRC, Audubon Vermont, and Dr. William Keeton Applaud Adoption of Innovative Approach to Forest Management in Telephone Gap Montpelier – Today, the U.S. Forest Service…
The Importance of Vermont’s State Lands: Supporting Forests, Wildlife, and People
Vermont forests are under threat. This includes the plants and animals who call our forests home, as well as our communities that rely on healthy forests for clean drinking water,…
Forest Roundtable
Developed and convened by VNRC in 2006, the Forest Roundtable is a venue for the exchange of information relating to forest policy, and keeping Vermont’s forests as forests, with particular attention focused on addressing parcelization and forest fragmentation. Participants have included conservation groups, consulting foresters, professional planners, government officials, landowner organizations, outdoor recreation and sporting interests, representatives from the forest products industry, legislators, staff from Vermont’s congressional delegation, and researchers and professors.
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