Vermont
New forest management plan aims to promote industry longevity
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The newly released Vermont Forest Future Strategic Roadmap aims to keep Vermont forest management policies out of the woods.
The plan was developed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
It assesses the state of Vermont’s forest products sector and finds ways to update the industry and promote its longevity.
The plan also promotes the importance of healthy and sustainably managed forests.
“The roadmap addresses pressing challenges facing Vermont, including rising costs, workforce shortages, climate-related disruptions, and uncertainty across the sector. In response, it outlines a vision and an exciting path forward and celebrates the dynamic role our forests play in shaping Vermont’s well-being, livelihoods, and cultural identity,” Forests, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Danielle Fitzko said in a statement.
The next steps involve forming a committee to implement the roadmap.
Click here to learn more about the plan.
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