If you own VT woodland, workshop can help you plan for passing it on

Vermont Coverts is offering a free event to help woodland owners plan for the future of their forestland, according to a community announcement.

The event is scheduled for Jan. 26 at Pierson Library in Shelburne, according to the announcement from Vermont Coverts, a nonprofit.

The event is meant to help landowners and their families navigate the complex process of succession planning, especially when it comes to passing on land. Participants will have the opportunity to meet one on one with land managers, conservationists, financial advisors and estate planning professionals to get answers to their questions.

Succession planning can be a daunting task, but the nonprofit says it is an important step for families who want to ensure their land is managed according to their wishes.

The pop-up event is intended to make the process less overwhelming by bringing experts in and letting folks rotate between them to ask questions.

All participants will receive a copy of “For the Future of Your Forest: A Guide to Woodland Legacy Planning,” a guidebook produced by the Vermont Woodlands Association and Vermont Coverts.

The program is scheduled to occur in two sessions: 3-5 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact the library at 802-985-5124 and specify which session you’d like to attend.

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