Two black ash splint pounding workshops brought communities together in Castleton and Tinmouth this past weekend. Black ash is very susceptible to emerald ash borer infestation yet is an ecological and cultural cornerstone of the region. From seed saving to spling pounding, VT UCF is joining the effort to ensure a future for black ash on the landscape and with communities.
This spring, thanks to the generous support of the Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO), we worked together to plant new trees and brighten up two Vermont communities through the Community Tree Fund.
In these tumultuous times, some of our most powerful allies are rooted in place. Trees, especially those growing in our towns, cities, and village centers, are doing quiet but critical work. The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program remains steadfast in its mission: helping communities grow healthy trees and stronger connections, even when resources are stretched.
In a true act of community spirit, the Johnson Tree Board recently relocated a 10-year-old crabapple tree from the flood-prone grounds of the Johnson Public Library to a new home in the Johnson Arboretum.
