Understanding Old Forests, and What Makes them Unique

Old forests capture a special place in our imagination, and they provide important ecological functions.

The Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury, VT will host an Understanding Old Forests, and What Makes them Unique program on Tuesday, May 28^th at 7 pm.

This program is part of a monthly series that will explore questions like: What makes an old forest special? What does an old forest look like? Why do we need old forests, and how do we manage the forests of today to function more like old forests. And how does management for old forest conditions fit into a landscape level approach to managing our regions forests?

In this program, ecologist Liz Thompson will discuss what old forests look like (it’s not always what you expect!), why they matter, and where they are found in our state and region.

To learn more about this series, contact Orleans County forester Jared Nunery at jared.nunery@vermont.gov