Vermont Woodlands Association

Vermont tree farm program- vermont tree farm program is a land stewardship program of the vermont woodlands association that provides third-party certification that forest management practices meet a high standard of sustainability. The vermont tree farm program is part of the american tree farm system. Vermont tree farmers manage their forests to produce wood, clean water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and a range of other objectives. Tree farmers share a unique commitment to protecting watersheds and wildlife habitats, conserving soil, and providing recreation, and at the same time producing wood products on a sustainable basis. Vermont has over 450 certified tree farms totaling 156,000 acres.

Vermont woodlands association membership program - vermont woodlands association is a statewide membership organization. Our members include forest landowners, foresters, natural resource professionals, forestry and wood products businesses, and supporters. We offer educational programs designed to bring members together to learn, network, and gain access to resources to promote the sustainable stewardship of vermont's privately owned forestland. In addition, vwa supports member advocacy by informing our membership of federal and state legislation that could impact private forest landowners. Vwa communicates with our members and supporters through a weekly e-newsletter, timely policy updates, a quarterly print newsletter, and a complimentary subscription to northern woodlands quarterly magazine from our partners at the center for northern woodlands education.