Nongame and Natural Heritage Program

Vermont's Department of Fish and Wildlife has a proud tradition. Their leadership has helped to restore native populations of moose, turkey, osprey, peregrine falcons and all sorts of other animals that now roam our forests.

Old-Growth Forests - A Comprehensive Literature Review

In July 2005 VNRC published a comprehensive literature review pertaining to the ecological characteristics of old-growth forests in Eastern North America. (In order to view and print this file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download a free copy.)

VNRC Helps Safeguard Critical Bear Habitat

VNRC successfully halted a plan by Central Vermont Public Service Corporation (CVPS) to build a new utility line through a regionally important black bear travel corridor known as the “Sage Hill Corridor” in Stratton and Jamaica. In an important decision which makes a strong statement about the value of protecting fragile natural areas as important habitat for wildlife, the District Environmental Commission #2 denied CVPS’s motion to alter the decision last week.

Department of Fish and Wildlife Stategic Plan

Dear Commissioner Laroche: Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the recent
focus group to review the draft Department Strategic Plan. Please accept
the following comments from the Vermont Natural Resources Council, which
will coincide with feedback that was provided at the focus group meeting.

Nongame and Natural Heritage Program Support Letter

Dear Secretary McLain: The Nongame and Natural Heritage Program (NNHP) performs vital work related to research and management of nongame species, natural communities, and threatened and endangered species in Vermont.

VNRC Convenes Unprecedented Forest Roundtable

VNRC is currently conducting a roundtable discussion with over 60 experts in the state to identify the causes of forest fragmentation and parcelization and create workable solutions for landowners, municipalities, and state government to adequately plan for appropriate forestland conservation.