conservation Archives - VTDigger

A person in a green shirt, jeans, and rubber boots stands on a grassy path surrounded by dense vegetation and trees, looking over their shoulder.

‘Patchwork’ of conservation projects advance state’s goals, helps build wildlife corridor in southern Vermont

by Greta Solsaa September 11, 2025, 2:27 pmSeptember 11, 2025, 5:39 pm

A small brown bird takes flight from a person's outstretched hands outdoors, with green foliage in the background.

To track a rare songbird atop Mt. Mansfield, females prove a hard catch

by Stowe Reporter August 4, 2025, 5:45 pmAugust 4, 2025, 6:19 pm

A person stands on rocks beside a shallow stream in a forest, surrounded by fallen trees and dense green foliage.

Brook trout populations spike after state program adds wood to streams

by K. Fiegenbaum July 24, 2025, 8:03 pmAugust 14, 2025, 5:08 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Shelby Semmes: In changing times, conservation endures as a priority for voters

by Opinion January 21, 2025, 7:02 am

Two people planting a tree in a rocky outdoor setting, with one holding a watering can and the other using a small spade.

Support for regrowing Haiti’s forests has roots in Vermont

by Emma Cotton December 29, 2024, 6:56 amDecember 30, 2024, 2:41 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

W. John Kress, Curt Lindberg and Walter Poleman: It’s time to get serious about nature

by Opinion November 22, 2024, 7:08 am

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Conservation organizations: The Worcester Range plan balances diverse approaches to preserving healthy forests

by Opinion November 20, 2024, 7:03 am

A person speaks to a group in front of a large information board at Camels Hump State Park, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Green Mountain Club celebrates rehabilitation of a popular Camel’s Hump trail

by Klara Bauters October 24, 2024, 2:17 pmOctober 24, 2024, 2:20 pm

In new plan for Worcester Range, state attempts to balance logging and preservation

by Emma Cotton October 7, 2024, 7:00 amOctober 9, 2024, 1:17 pm

A rural farm scene with several barns and farmhouses surrounded by fields, trees, and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky. Several cows are grazing in the foreground.

Vermont’s only national park may expand

by Emma Cotton September 20, 2024, 5:48 pmSeptember 20, 2024, 5:48 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Jesse C. McEntee: Why hunting is key to conservation efforts

by Opinion September 8, 2024, 7:12 amSeptember 11, 2024, 10:50 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Graham Gordon: Your public forests are at risk. Here’s how you can help.

by Opinion August 16, 2024, 6:53 amAugust 16, 2024, 7:00 am

Map/rendering for a housing development

Chittenden County

South Burlington project would build 100 homes, conserve 74 acres

by The Other Paper November 27, 2023, 8:54 am

a group of people standing in a field of corn.

Government & Politics

Vermont farmers have struggled with a federal conservation program. A new bill in Congress could help.

by Greta Solsaa November 20, 2023, 8:54 amNovember 21, 2023, 3:26 pm