Vermont Urban &
Community Forestry

Look at the underside of hemlock branches for small, white, cottony balls lined up along the twigs. Get close to a hemlock, and if you see this invasive forest pest, REPORT IT at vtinvasives.org. Read More

VT UCF is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2021 Ash Tree Management Grants. This grant program is possible through special funding from the US Forest Service to support municipal efforts to proactively address the impacts of EAB. Read More

The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program and VT Invasives are asking birders to look for signs of damage from two invasive tree pests, emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetles during winter birding activities. Read More

New legislation has been passed to modernize Vermont's tree warden statutes and other state statutes related to public trees and roadside vegetation. Read More

The Emerald Ash Borer Municipal Management Case Studies were developed to help municipalities determine the best approach to ash management for their unique situation. Read More