/tags/forests Forests en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:53:07 GMT /local-news/2024-11-11/debris-burning-ban-extended-for-four-southern-vermont-counties Due to dry conditions, the state says that no burn permits will be issued in Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor counties for another week. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:53:07 GMT /local-news/2024-11-11/debris-burning-ban-extended-for-four-southern-vermont-counties Adiah Gholston /show/vermont-edition/2024-09-05/forester-author-and-punk-musician-ethan-tapper-on-how-to-love-a-forest The Bolton resident's new book chronicles his work tending to the Bear Island forest. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:01:07 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-09-05/forester-author-and-punk-musician-ethan-tapper-on-how-to-love-a-forest Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2024-08-23/vermont-wants-to-buy-land-in-bennington-county-that-may-or-may-not-have-ties-to-historic-rebellion The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation says it wants to establish a new state forest near a site where the followers of Daniel Shays may have hid after raiding the U.S. armory in Springfield, Mass. during the winter of 1786-1787. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:36:37 GMT /local-news/2024-08-23/vermont-wants-to-buy-land-in-bennington-county-that-may-or-may-not-have-ties-to-historic-rebellion Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-07-10/wheeler-mountain-public-land-conserved-forever-hiking-rock-climbing The historic hiking and rock climbing destination will now be protected as part of Willoughby State Forest. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:36:53 GMT /local-news/2024-07-10/wheeler-mountain-public-land-conserved-forever-hiking-rock-climbing Abagael Giles /local-news/2024-06-12/vermont-white-pines-turning-yellow-brown-fungi-wet-weather-floods-damage-isnt-permanent There may be more white pine trees that have yellow or brown needles in Vermont due to last year's wet summer. Experts say it's not necessarily a cause for concern. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:02:20 GMT /local-news/2024-06-12/vermont-white-pines-turning-yellow-brown-fungi-wet-weather-floods-damage-isnt-permanent Samantha Watson /show/vermont-edition/2024-06-11/these-invasive-pests-can-cause-major-damage-to-vermont-woodlands Insects like the emerald ash borer and the elm zigzag sawfly have whimsical names, but they are harming forests in our region. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:31:59 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-06-11/these-invasive-pests-can-cause-major-damage-to-vermont-woodlands Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2024-05-10/emerald-ash-borer-forces-big-decisions-for-vermont-towns Six years after the emerald ash borer was first found in Vermont, towns across the state have responded in different ways â€� some proactive and others reactive. But no town can stop the insects. Fri, 10 May 2024 21:51:02 GMT /local-news/2024-05-10/emerald-ash-borer-forces-big-decisions-for-vermont-towns Corey Dockser /local-news/2024-02-16/central-vt-lawmakers-grill-state-forest-officials-on-proposed-timber-harvests-in-worcester-range Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is in the midst of writing the first-ever comprehensive management plan for the Worcester Management Unit â€� and the process has proven controversial, both with lawmakers and with the public. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-02-16/central-vt-lawmakers-grill-state-forest-officials-on-proposed-timber-harvests-in-worcester-range Abagael Giles /local-news/2023-12-22/uvm-will-study-the-sustainability-of-vermonts-maple-industry-and-its-impact-on-the-climate The UVM Food Systems Research Center will conduct a long-term study of the maple industry to measure its impact on climate change, and the sustainability of the industry. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:24:54 GMT /local-news/2023-12-22/uvm-will-study-the-sustainability-of-vermonts-maple-industry-and-its-impact-on-the-climate Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2023-12-08/vermont-wants-your-feedback-on-worcester-range-forest-management-plan The roughly 19,000-acre area is a hot spot for recreation and home to a number of diverse ecosystems. Regulators propose allowing timber harvests on about 10% of the land. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:05:59 GMT /local-news/2023-12-08/vermont-wants-your-feedback-on-worcester-range-forest-management-plan Abagael Giles