PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release - March 12, 2025
Contact:
Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager
Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
Jim.Duncan@vermont.gov, 802-636-7554
Vermont's Wood Warms Program Helps Families Stay Warm This Winter
MONTPELIER, VT — The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is taking action to help Vermonters stay warm this winter through the Wood Warms program, which provides free firewood from timber harvests on state lands to those in need. So far this winter, FPR has donated 80 cords of wood to local community wood banks, and an additional 200 cords will be donated from forest management projects that will begin in the next two years. The wood for the program came from two sustainable timber harvests in Mt. Mansfield and Camel’s Hump State Forests and is being delivered to community wood banks in Jericho, Morrisville, and Craftsbury.
“FPR takes pride in delivering meaningful community support while managing our forests with a focus on environmental sustainability,” said Jim Duncan, the FPR State Lands Manager. “Wood Warms is just one way state-owned lands directly benefit Vermonters year-round.” Responsibly harvested firewood from timber harvests on state lands make it possible for Wood Warms to not only ease heating costs for households but also contribute to improving forest health, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience.
“This work is a great example of how we can advance sound forest management, community benefits, and economic sustainability goals at the same time,” said FPR Commissioner, Danielle Fitzko.
Learn more information about the Wood Warms program online.
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