Publications

Forest Health

• Current and historic reports of:
  • Monthly Insect and Disease Observations
  • Annual Forest Health Highlights
  • Annual Reports on Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in Vermont

Forests And Climate Change

• Creating and Maintaining Resilient Forests in Vermont: Adapting Forests to Climate Change

• Fact sheet on Vermont forest carbon 

• Vermont Forest Carbon Inventory

Forest Management

• Evaluation of potential changes to statewide and local forestland planning and regulation to support forest integrity - .pdf

• Acceptable Management Practices (AMP's) Manual - .pdf

• Vermont Wetland Rules and the Silvicultural Allowed Uses - .pdf

• County Forester Informational Pamphlet - .pdf

• Policy on Use Value Appraisal Plans and Amendments Related to Emerald Ash Borer - .pdf

• Timber Harvesting Laws - .pdf

• Voluntary Harvesting Guidelines for Landowners in Vermont - .pdf

• Use Value Appraisal Informational Brochure - .pdf

• Use Value Appraisal Program Manual - .pdf

• Improving Forest Water Quality in the Lake Champlain Basin - .pdf

• Forest Fragmentation Report - .pdf

• Forest Health and Integrity Report - .pdf

• Large-scale, Commercial Maple Production Operations Report - . pdf

Municipal Forestry

• Town Forest Stewardship Guide - .pdf

• Tree Ordinance and Policy Overview - .pdf

• Tree Ordinance and Policy Guide - .pdf

• How to Hold a Tree Removal Hearing - .pdf

Forest Inventory Data and Landowner Surveys

• Forests of Vermont and New Hampshire (US Forest Service Publication) - .pdf

• Vermont Woodland Owner Survey 2014: Final Project Report - .pdf

• Vermont Forests 2017: USDA FS REsource Bulletin NRS-120 -.pdf

Planning Documents

• Forest Action Plan (Entire Report) - .pdf

• Forest Action Plan (Executive Summary) - .pdf

• Vermont Outdoor Recreation Plan - 2014 - 2018 - .pdf

• Land Conservation Plan - 1999 - pdf

• Forest Legacy Program Assessment of Need - 2010 - pdf

Recreation

• Trail Maps and Guides

• Uses of State Lands - .pdf

• Nature Guides

• Park Maps and Guides

Tree Planting and Care

• Right Tree, Right Place - .pdf

• Purchasing Trees - .pdf

• Protecting Your Investment - .pdf

• Pruning Young Trees -  .pdf

Trees and Water Quality

• Forests, Trees and Water - .pdf

• Trees and Stormwater - .pdf

• Main Streets to Green Streets - .pdf

• Vermont Green Streets Guide - .pdf

Wildland Fires

• Fire Warden Handbook - .pdf

Wood Energy

• 2015 VT Residential Fuel Assessment - .pdf

• Practical Guide to Modern Wood Heating: Schools

• Practical Guide to Modern Wood Heating: Affordable Housing

Working Landscape

• Assessment of Timber Harvesting and Forest Resource Management in Vermont: 2012 (full report)

• Assessment of Timber Harvesting and Forest Resource Management in Vermont: 2012 (executive summary)

• Economic Impact of Vermont's Forest Based Economy 2013 - .pdf

• Vermont Forest Sector Systems Analysis Report - .pdf

• Right to Conduct Forestry Operations - .pdf

• Limitations on Municipal Land Use Bylaws: Accepted Silvicultural Practices and Forestry Operations - .pdf