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Federal data report: Vermont outdoor recreation sector stood tall as significant economic driver during shutdowns of 2020

November 18, 2021

New national and state data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on the economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2020 confirms that Vermont’s outdoor sector remained a significant driver of the state’s economy, both during and after the onset of the COVID pandemic.

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Begins Site Improvements at South End of Lake Willoughby

September 28, 2021

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) has begun work on improvements to the south end of Lake Willoughby in Westmore, VT. These improvements are in response to significant increases in visitation and use and are intended to improve safety, environmental quality, and visitor enjoyment at Willoughby State Forest.

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Ascutney Trails Association Announce the Opening of The Norcross Trail

July 26, 2021

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) in partnership with Ascutney Trails Association (ATA) announced the completion and opening of a new multi-use trail on Mt. Ascutney. The 8-mile Norcross Trail provides a link for mountain bikers and hikers between the Ascutney Outdoors Center and Mount Ascutney State Park.

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Launches Over $6 Million in Grants for Outdoor Recreation

July 8, 2021

Today the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) announced the launch of the 2021 Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) Community Grant Program and the Enhancement of Recreational Stewardship and Access (ERSA) Trail Grants. These programs will distribute over $6 million to municipalities and non-profit organizations.

Gypsy Moths Are Making A Comeback in Vermont: Caterpillar Infestations Target Tree Foliage

June 8, 2021

Many Vermonters around the state are encountering gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) caterpillars causing defoliation of their trees. This invasive insect arrived in the United States over 100 years ago and has been expanding its range ever since. Gypsy moth can be a significant defoliator (leaf eater) of trees and shrubs.

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