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The Future Forest: The Appalachians face multiple threats. Scientists are working to boost their adaptability.

The Appalachian landscape is a diverse, steadfast refuge for wildlife, but the world around it is changing. Scientists are researching how to make these woods more adaptable—and resilient—than ever.

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Vermont Biodiversity Protection Fund

Recognizing the need to protect biodiversity, the State of Vermont has established goals for protecting 30% of the state by 2030 and 50% by 2050, and TNC is dedicated to help meet these goals.

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Northern Attitude: Small New England Town Embraces Solar on a Former Copper Mine

An old copper mine sat in the center of Strafford, Vermont. Until the local community voted to install 20,000 solar panels that now generate enough energy to power every home in the town.

Sunlight filters through the high, towering branches of dead tall Eastern hemlock in a New York forest.

Trees in Peril

This visual story shows the threats facing North America's ash, elm, hemlock and beech trees and the urgent efforts to save them from invasive pests and pathogens.

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Vermont Board of Trustees

These committed leaders provide oversight and support to our Vermont chapter.

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Eli Enman, owner of Sleepy Hollow Inn, shares his experience with the Family Forest Carbon Program

Read about Eli Enman's story about enrolling in the Family Forest Carbon Program, and other initiatives to steward their forest.

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Biodiversity in Vermont: Nature by Another Name

The health of people and communities is inextricably intertwined with the health of nature. Learn about our work in VT to protect nature.

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Vermont: Staying Connected

Highways, bridges and habitat destruction and fragmentation create obstacles to wildlife movement and compromise the health of species. Find out how we're working to help wildlife stay connected.

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Four Ways We Can Conserve Vermont's Waters

Take a look at the four different freshwater strategies the conservation team is taking on in the state of Vermont.

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Quarry Hill Natural Area has New Neighbors! Unique Collaboration yields a Bennington Habitat for Humanity Home.

Our Quarry Hill Natural Area will now have new neighbors thanks to the support of Benington Habitat for Humanity and Vermont Housing Conservation Board.

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Together: Nature Unites Us

The Nature Conservancy in Vermont’s artist-in-residence, Elizabeth Billings, creates art installations at three of our natural areas.

Glebe Mountain Natural Area.

Forest Carbon

Tapping the tree potential for natural climate solutions.

Vermont Hunting Guidelines

Guidelines for hunting on TNC-owned lands in Vermont.

Investing in Nature's Future

Donor David Middleton, TNC Vermont donor for nearly 30 years, explains how supporting TNC’s conservation work is an investment in nature’s future with this Q&A.

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Volunteering in Vermont

Volunteers are needed to help The Nature Conservancy manage and restore our preserves and project areas in Vermont.

Wetlands: Our Unsung Heroes

Often overlooked and undervalued, Vermont's wetlands bring a multitude of benefits to our communities.

TNC staff with American elm seedlings.

The Largest Elm Tree Restoration Effort in the Northeast

Thousands of experimental trees are poised to help us bring back this iconic species

Protecting Glebe Mountain

With your help we can protect 3,560 acres of forest in Southern Vermont for the birds, bears and people.

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Nature-Based Solutions For Clean Water in Vermont

The Nature Conservancy in Vermont's Water Quality Blueprint identifies the best places to invest in nature to help clean up Lake Champlain.

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Restoring Vermonts Rivers

Deadbeat dams and undersized culverts prevent fish from migrating up many streams in Vermont. TNC is working to remove dams and improve culverts to allow fish passage.

Burnt Mountain Beauty

Explore Vermont's newest preserve and the state's largest carbon project.

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