 Meet Caitlin & the NEW Forest Pest First Detectors ProgramCaitlin Cusack of Monkton started working with the U&CF Program in November, but she is no stranger to our work. She's a tree warden, a SOUL Tree Steward graduate and assisted the City of Montpelier with their tree inventory. Caitlin joins us as the program manager for the new Forest Pest First Detectors Program. First Detectors are trained community volunteers who are on the front line of defense against likely tree pest infestations. The program prepares them to meet, work with and educate the public about exotic tree pests.
Interested In Becoming A First Detector
The next in-person trainings will be held on the following dates:
Monday, April 23, 5:45-9pm, UVM Extension, Berlin
Wednesday, April 25, 5:45-9pm, Bennington Public Library
Wednesday, May 2, 5:45-9pm, St. Albans Town Hall
For more information, contact Caitlin, 802-223-2389 x222. |
 New Species Added to VT's Plant Quarantine Rule
Pending filing with the Secretary of State, a new rule passed by the Legislature makes it illegal to sell or distribute Norway maple, Amur maple, burning bush, Japanese and common barberries, yellow flag iris and European naiad sourced outside of Vermont by the end of March, 2012. Existing nursery stock will need to be sold before July 1, 2013. Learn more.
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 Celebrate Arbor Day: Because Trees and Forests Matter
Arbor Day is right around the corner. Have you decided what you are doing to commemorate the one holiday that celebrates our future? We have several opportunities for you to engage the youth in your community. Invest in our future - May 4, 2012. Learn about ways you can help celebrate.
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 Get Ready for Spring PlantingCheck out these factsheets before planning any spring tree plantings. If you would like copies of any of them to hand out at events, let us know. We'll ship them to you and can even customize to your needs.
- When you plant a tree, you plant a legacy |
 Plant Hardiness Zone 5 Creeps Further into VermontThe USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree Fahrenheit zones. It's no surprise that since 1990, when the map was last updated, Vermont's winters have been much milder. Visit the new map. |
 Burlington Becomes Urban Forest Monitoring Site
Vermont Monitoring Coopeartative establishes long-term forest monitoring plots in the City of Burlington. Learn More - PDF |
