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Vermont’s working forest landscape

Vermont has a working forest landscape; one that provides goods and services through stewardship, management and conservation. Forested ecosystems are the basis for numerous natural communities that support biological diversity. Forests underpin our economy and enhance our quality of life. We depend on the forest for timber, maple syrup, firewood, along with values and services such as watershed protection, wildlife habitats, carbon sequestration, outdoor recreation opportunities and scenic beauty.

The Vermont 2010 Forest Resources Plan: State Assessment and Resource Strategies provides an assessment of conditions and trends of the forest resources in the state, discusses threats to Vermont’s forests, and identifies priority areas to focus resources. The Plan identifies long-term strategies for assuring that our forests are healthy and providing ecological and social services while meeting the economic needs of the citizens of Vermont. The keystone to this effort is our vision statement for the future of forests in Vermont. It embodies the concepts of healthy forests and the sustainable use of all forest services. It should be noted that the use of the term ‘forest’ is meant to reflect a forest continuum, from urban trees and remnant forests in our cities and towns to woodlots and rural forest blocks in our remote landscapes. Vermont’s forests are a mosaic – all have value and provide an important service.