Town Forest Stewardship Toolkit
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Forests for the People
Town forests have a rich history in Vermont. Find a forest near you.
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Protect Land
Learn how towns and cities acquire or conserve land for their town or community forest.
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Community Governance
Each municipality steers the future of its own town forest. Pull your community leaders together!
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Public Engagement
Discover the best ways to ensure that your town forest balances community interests.
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Making a Plan
Discover your town forest's unique traits and roles in your community, then dig into a forest management plan.
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Staying Active
County foresters share resources for active management in your town forest.
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Created in 2019, this expansive guide walks you through the best practices to create thoughtful recreation resources in your town forest. Includes replicable presentation templates, checklists, and case studies.