The resources below represent the breadth of knowledge accumulated over the last decade or so related to Vermont’s Forest Economy, ranging from the state of the forest to the contributions it makes and the challenges it faces. Numerous efforts and individuals have contributed to the content and, while broad, the list is not exhaustive and additional resources may be available by contacting the Forest Economy Program Manager. It is also important to note that not all reports can be compared or used to show trends over time due to variations in available data, methodology, or assumptions.
Rural Economic Development Working Group
Forest Sector
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Northeast Wood Markets Retention Initiative –
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Vermont Forest Sector Systems Analysis, (Supporting Documents) – 2016
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Vermont Forest Products Council, Blueprint for Action – 2002
Forest Products Industries’ Economic Contributions
Forest Inventory and Analysis
Woodland Owners Survey
Forest Fragmentation
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Evaluation of potential changes to and local forestland planning and regulation to support forest integrity - 2017
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Recommendations in Support of Forest Health and Integrity in Response to Act 61 of 2015 - 2016
Harvesting Guidelines
Markets and Marketing
Mass Timber
Wood Energy
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Vermont Clean Energy Industry Report, (Summary) – 2020
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Clean Energy Development Fund Advanced Wood Heat Incentive Programs Impact – 2019
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Wood Heating in Vermont, (Summary) – 2017
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Biomass Energy Development Working Group Final Report - 2012
Climate Change and Forests
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What is Forest Carbon? – 2021
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Forest Carbon: An essential natural solution for climate change - 2019
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Climate Adaptations in the Northeast's Forest Products Supply Chain: A Vulnerability Assessment for the Primary Forest Products Sector, (Toolkit)- 2019
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Summary of Carbon Emission Impacts of Modern Wood Heating in Northeastern US – 2016