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Stewardship Walk: Exploring a Thoughtfully Managed Forest with Donn Downey

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When: September 13th 2025 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Where: at Thetford, Vermont (Location provided at registration)

Discover how thoughtful stewardship can transform a working forest into a thriving, wildlife-friendly ecosystem. Consulting forester Donn Downey will lead a walking tour of his Thetford, Vermont, property, showcasing active forest management practices, wildlife habitat features, and experimental plots exploring climate-adapted tree species. Participants will learn about Vermont’s forest history, challenges such as deer browse and beech control, and strategies to foster diverse, old-growth-like conditions. This is a unique opportunity to see practical forestry techniques in action and gain insights into the future of our local woodlands.

Free! Registration required: sign up here.

Limit: 30 participants.

Location information will be provided upon registration.

Please Note: This event will take place entirely outdoors, rain or shine. Includes a 1.1 mile walk on a mostly flat and gently sloping mowed trail.

This event will not be streamed or recorded.


Questions? Contact Nancy at: 603-795-0660 or nancy(at)northernwoodlands.org.

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