News from VTUCF

  • Elms in Burlington

    $1 billion Investment in Urban Forestry

    The USDA Forest Service released a Notice of Funding Opportunity earlier this month for $1 billion available in Urban and Community Forestry Grants nationwide. Proposals are due June 1st for 5-year projects and local governments and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. 

  • Crabapple in flower. Burlington

    Seeking an ECO AmeriCorps Service Member

    We are looking for applicants to fill an ECO AmeriCorps role, focused on education, outreach, and building our network of wonderful volunteers who work on invasive forest insects.

  • Tree planting in Burlington to prepare for the loss of ash trees due to EAB.

    Congratulations to 2023 Grant Recipients

    We are pleased to announce the 16 recipients of over $110,000 in grant funding for the 2023 year.  

  • View of tree canopy from forest floor

    Towards Tree Equity: Words Matter

    This article begins a new and recurring segment in which program staff share learning, events and program highlights related to tree equity.