VT UCF is pleased to announced that $40,000 in cost-share grants will be available to municipalities and public educational institutions to support a range of urban and community forestry activities through our 2026 Communities Caring for Canopy grants. Applications are due January 30th, 2026.
On Friday, October 17th, 21 Vermont arborists and tree care professionals donated their expertise and skills to prune 18 trees in and around the campground at Little River State Park in Waterbury.
According to a 2021 CDC survey, nearly a quarter of Vermonters have some form of disability—and about 10 percent face mobility-specific challenges—yet only 1 percent of Vermont’s 7,750+ trail miles are listed as “accessible” on Trail Finder[1]. This means a significant percentage of Vermont’s residents and visitors have a challenging time accessing and enjoying our forests and open spaces.
This summer the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation is beginning to treat a number of black ash trees on state lands with systemic insecticide to protect against the emerald ash borer.
