Vermont operated a state tree nursery for many years, but we no longer do. You can use this Agency of Agriculture tool to locate the trees you are looking for at nurseries around Vermont.

We provide an online tree selection tool to help you select the right tree for the right place. We also provide resources on tree planting and care.

If you think you found an invasive plant or tree pests such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) or hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA), you can visit VTinvasives.org to get help in identification and management, and in some cases, we want to learn more about it and you can Report It! If you have further questions, you can also reach out to our Forest Biology Lab.

Trees can be affected by many forest pests, pathogens, and other tree and forest stressors. Our Forest Biology Lab employs forest health specialists who provide diagnostic services. The lab supports forest health assessments and management through research, public education, and extension activities, including maintaining insect and disease records and responding to requests.

Nothing feels as good as a dip in clear, clean water on a hot summer day. Vermont State Parks have some great options, whether you want to swim in a lake, river, or even a swimming pool. There are big lakes like Lake Champlain, Bomoseen and Lake Carmi, or smaller, quieter lakes like Silver Lake or Lake St. Catherine.

Vermont is known for its mountains and lakes, and there are many opportunities to get on the water in Vermont State Parks. Sometimes called the sixth great lake, Lake Champlain has wide-open expanses, hidden bays and even state parks located on islands, providing great boating for both paddlers and motor boaters. Green River Reservoir offers 19 miles of undeveloped shoreline for quiet water paddling and the Connecticut River makes a great part-day, full-day, or multi-day river trip.

ANR lands are generally open to the public without fee or formal authorization for various educational, recreational, and other outdoor activities for individuals or small groups. However, while legally and environmentally permissible, such activities and events may alter a site or natural resources or exclude other public uses for varying periods of time. Therefore, formal written authorization is required for such activities and events so that the Agency may better monitor, control, and manage their

We maintain the condition of trails on the Trail Finder website. On the site, you will also find maps, directions, local services, and downloadable trail data.

Primitive camping is available in state forests, at some undeveloped state parks as well as some Wildlife Management Areas. This is not car camping -- you must backpack in at least 1,000 feet from any road. There is no public drinking water or toilet facilities, no reservation, or assigned sites. Vermont does not offer free, dispersed car camping on its state lands.

The Agency of Natural Resources supports an integrated approach to planning and managing Agency lands through district stewardship teams. Learn more about the planning process and explore planning documents.