Illustration generously shared courtesy Wetland, Woodland, Wildland: A Guide to the Natural Communities of Vermont, 2005, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and The Nature Conservancy
Welcome to Vermont Family Forests
Everything our little organization does begins and ends with forest health. Whether we are meeting with a landowner to help them develop a forest conservation plan, or hosting a workshop on light-on-the-land forestry, or stoking the fires of engagement and conversation with pizzas baked in our wood-fired earth oven, we are guided by the intention to grow the health and wholeness of the forest community.
What is a Commons?
Certain critical elements within our home place are not owned by anyone—they are unenclosed and are shared by all Vermonters. Water, wildlife, and air are all commons. How do we care for them well?
Light-on-the-Land Forestry
It's possible to work in the forest in ways that maintain or improve the forest's health and resilience. Learn more about VFF's optimal conservation practices.