slideshow - state lands

On behalf of the State of Vermont, the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) manages state-owned land for a variety of purposes, ranging from the protection of important natural resources to public uses of land.  The Agency of Natural Resources plans for the management of its state-owned lands through the development of long-range management plans (LRMP).  Planning processes are important for guiding the allocation of resources, such as where and what types of rec

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

Records for state-owned land managed by the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) are maintained by the Division of Lands Administration and Recreation (DLAR).

DLAR provides accurate surveys, produces and maintains comprehensive property records of lands and appurtenant rights owned and/or managed by the three Departments of ANR.

If you wish to make a request to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), please contact:

Niels Rinehart - niels.rinehart@vermont.gov

Since the first official State Forest (L.R. Jones State Forest) was acquired in 1909, the State has acquired over 365,000 acres of land in more than 200 towns for recreational and conservation purposes. These diverse holdings are managed by the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) and include State Parks, State Forests, Natural Areas, Wildlife Management Areas, and fishing and boating Access Areas. ANR also protects lands through conservation easements that it holds and stewards.

There are several ways you can make a donation to the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The Department is allowed by statute to accept donations of all types to further our mission and service to the State of Vermont.