Vermont Urban and Community Forestry | Cultivating connections to grow trees in our communities

UCF's 2021 Impact and Reach

Each year we're required to report to the US Forest Service on the educational, technical, and financial assistance that we provide to Vermont municipalities. Here are some highlights from federal fiscal year 2021! Read More
Grant Opportunity: Caring for Canopy

We are pleased to announce that our Communities Caring for Canopy grant program is accepting applications through January 7th, 2022. $50,000 in cost-share grants ranging $1,000 - $5,000 is available to support municipal tree programs statewide. Read More
Resilient Urban Forests for All Vermonters

The 2022 Resilient Urban Forests for All Vermonters initiative will select two municipalities as partners to receive a year-long package of financial and technical assistance to support and grow downtown trees and forests. Read More
Introducing the Heartwood Podcast

Heartwood is a podcast that connects Vermonters to our forests, forest management, and the forest economy. Heartwood is hosted by UCF's Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville from VT Coverts and is funded by the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative. Read More
Grant Opportunity: Growing Urban Forests in the Face of Emerald Ash Borer

The 2022 Growing Urban Forests in the Face of Emerald Ash Borer grant program will award $60,000 in individual cost-share grants ranging $3,000 - $15,000 to support more resilient urban and community forests in Vermont's most populated areas. Read More

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Nov

10:00AM to 11:00AM

Municipal Tree Law Roles and Responsibilities

A training for municipal officials, staff, and tree wardens on roles and responsibilities related to the Vermont Tree Warden Statutes, amended and adopted in 2020. This training will be co-led by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns and VT UCF.

Nov

8:30AM to 10:30AM

Managing EAB Infested Ash: A Forum for Professional Arborists

Join Tim Walsh, Corporate Safety Director for Davey Tree Expert Company and based in Ohio, for a presentation and discussion about safe climbing, pruning, and removal of ash trees infested with emerald ash borer.

Dec

(All day)

Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative Annual Conference

The Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, a partnership among the Northeastern State Agencies, the University of Vermont, and the USDA Forest Service will hold its annual conference both online and in-person 12/16/21 and 12/17/21.

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