Resources for Landowners
We are here to connect you with the resources with which to achieve your conservation vision.
Stewardship Resources
Whether you own 1 acre or 1000 acres, there is a wealth of information available to aid you in achieving your conservation vision. There are also many ways that you can participate in conservation science in your own backyard. We are here to connect you with these resources and opportunities.
Perhaps you want to attract birds to your backyard- or increase bird habitat across your forest. Perhaps you want to see more pollinators in your yard and garden… or maybe you simply want to learn more about what you have on your lands and how you can maintain the health of the ecosystems around you.
We are here to aid you with identifying your values and finding the resources to match your interests.
Begin by scheduling a free consult with a natural resource professional here.
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The Xerces society offers a wealth of information on everything pollinator conservation
Information on Pollinator-Friendly Plants from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
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VT Invasives is the definitive source for all things invasive plants and pests in Vermont
LEIP program hosted by the Vermont Dept. of Fish and Wildlife offers information on terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants
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Vernal Pool Conservation from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies
Reptile and Herp Conservation Resources from VT Reptile and Herp Atlas
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Bat conservation resources from Vermont Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
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Vermont Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Plant Inventory Program Webpage
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Learn about how to benefit birds through timber harvests (forest management) from Audubon Vermont
Woods, Wildlife and Warblers, a satellite program of Audubon Vermont focuses on private land consultation related to forestry and birds in Southern Vermont
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Forest Carbon Information from VT Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Carbon Market Information from VT Dept. of Forest, Parks and Recreation
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The following entities offer a wealth of information about forest management and land use planning in general here in Vermont:
Vermont Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Landowner Resources
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If you own 25 or more acres of forested land, you may be eligible to receive a tax break by enrolling your lands in the Use Value Appraisal Program. Read more about the UVA program on the Vermont Dept. of Forest, Parks and Recreation website.
