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The Vermont Coverts Cooperator Training Program.
Since 1985, over 300 Vermont woodland owners have been trained
as Vermont Coverts Cooperators. They work to improve the quality
of management of private forestlands with a special emphasis
on wildlife habitat. They represent all counties and nearly
half the towns in the state. All have completed a three day
training program and most have participated in additional
courses and programs on forest management. As forestland owners,
they are personally involved in the decisions required to
create and carry out a forest management plan.
The Vermont Coverts Cooperator Training Program is an opportunity
to learn more about forest management and wildlife habitat/management.
Topics covered include forest ecology, silviculture, responding
to natural disturbances, Vermont wildlife species and their
habitat requirements, and an introduction to forest and wildlife
policy issues. The program includes indoor and outdoor presentations
led by a variety of private and state natural resource professionals
(foresters and wildlife biologists). These days and evenings
are both educational and fun as participants learn a lot from
the professionals and from the "Cooperators in training" -
the 20 landowners from around the state.
In return, Vermont Coverts asks that participants agree to
"spread the word" about sound forest and wildlife management
in whatever way they are comfortable - talking with neighbors,
participating in local planning efforts to protect these resources,
conducting a workshop on their property.
Good candidates for this program are forestland owners who
are local area residents and who have had at least some forest
management experience. They must be good communicators and
have the time to contribute to community activities. If you
can check off any of the criteria and you are interested in
the workshop, complete and submit the application. The program
is held in the spring and again in the fall. CLICK
HERE FOR APPLICATION.
Coverts Cooperators have influenced the management practices
on over 157,000 acres of forestland. Here are some of the
typical comments from Vermont forestland owners who have worked
with Vermont Coverts Cooperators:
- "In less than two years after making the small patch
cuts, I have noticed an increase in both deer and ruffed
grouse on my property."
- "By laying out the logging trails in advance we were
able to create a wonderful network for exploring the woods
- grandchildren love it."
- "We wanted to work with a forester after talking with
Jack (a Vt Coverts Cooperator). He really opened our eyes
to the many goals that can be reached by a management
plan."
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