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NorthWoods Landowner Services |
As forest caretakers ourselves, we know that landowners are most curious and passionate about their own lands.
Through landowner assistance, we strive to cultivate this interest and to create a pattern of better land
management across the region. Below is a sample of the services that we provide to landowners. Most of these
require a basic fee to cover staff time and expenses, though some cost share opportunities may be available. For
more information about the services listed below or costs, contact Jayson Benoit at 802-723-6551 x113 or
Jayson@northwoodscenter.org. |
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Free Initial Consultation - Our staff will briefly explore the property with the landowner, providing a broad
assessment and recommendations, based upon landowner goals and existing resources. Donations are
appreciated for mileage and time over the initial hour. |
Land Management Plans
Whether for enrollment into Vermont’s Current Use Program or simply as a guiding
document for a landowner, management plans are a sensible place to begin. Our
land management staff can provide everything needed for a complete plan (or
enrollment in Current Use) including; property inventory, maps, assistance with
Current Use or cost share paperwork, and a final management plan.
Cost varies
depending upon parcel size and the information desired, but we are happy to
provide a free estimate based upon your specific goals and ownership. In the case
of Current Use plans, the cost is generally recovered within 1-2 years through
property tax savings alone. |
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Forestry Services
Depending upon staff availability, we can prepare and manage timber
harvests and other management operations including; trail layout,
timber marking, coordinating loggers and truckers, and product
marketing. We are happy to work with landowners who value
preserving the long-term ecological health of their forest while
managing for recreation, wildlife habitat, income, or other benefits. |
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| Other Services Available |
| Note: Costs vary depending on the time, number of staff, and equipment required. Inquire for more details. |
- GPS/GIS mapping of trails or other features
- Ecological Inventories
- Invasive plant removal
- Apple tree release/ pruning
- Wildlife habitat improvement
- Timber Stand Improvement
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- Natural community mapping
- Land-use history research
- Tree planting for riparian buffers
- Trail building/ maintenance
- One-on-one guided natural history hike
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