Heartwood Vermont

Most of us are familiar with the idea that having a diversity of species can lend resiliency to an ecosystem, but how often do we stop to consider the pros and cons of having a diversity of tree species in urban settings? What does an “urban” forest even mean in largely rural Vermont? In this episode, we talk with city arborists and watershed conservationists about these questions and what they mean in terms of resilience to invasive forest pests in the forest where we live. Check out our full show notes for features guests, educational resources and transcript. 

Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton.

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In this episode, we dive into the cultural and ecological impacts of losing black ash to emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that threatens our region's ash trees. We talk with an Abenaki basketmaker, a research forester, a county forester, an ecologist, and a landowner to learn what’s at stake, and what Vermonters can do to help keep ash, specifically black ash as part of our region's culture and our ecology.

For more information about emerald ash borer, visit: Vtinvasives.org. Check out our website for more resources, featured guests, a full transcript, and to learn how to get involved: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/episode-6-show-notes. 

Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Photo of Kerry Wood leaning against a black ash tree.

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Let’s return to our human-forest connections. Familiar voices consider why Vermont woodlands matter from a variety of perspectives.

Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton.

Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood

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Photo of Ken Gagnon, owner of Gagnon Lumber in Pittsford, VT. Photo courtesy of VT Sustainable Jobs Fund. Photo credit: Erica Houskeeper

In this episode, we revisit the roles of forestry professionals and meet the practitioners who harvest, process, and market wood products.

Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton.

Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood

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Photo of Brian Lafoe and Stan Parker, owners of Lafoe Logging. Photo courtesy of VT Sustainable Jobs Fund.

Five technical service providers discuss how they help Vermont landowners along their forest management journey.

Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton.

Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood

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Photo courtesy of VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.

Four woodland owners share their journeys owning and caring for their forests.

Hosted by Lisa Sausville and Kate Forrer. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton.

Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more resources: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood

For more information about the Forestry Use Value Appraisal portion of the program, contact your County Foresters.

Consulting Foresters assist private landowners in identifying and achieving goals for their woodlands. In Vermont, all foresters offering services to landowners for a fee are required to be licensed.

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Photo courtesy of Lisa Sausville, VT Coverts

In this episode, you will hear from landowners, resource professionals, wood product producers, and members of our podcasting team as we explore our connections to Vermont's woodlands.

Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton.

Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood

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Photo courtesy of Kate Forrer, UVM Extension