Message from the Director Overview of the Division Organizational Chart Staff / Contacts

The Division of Forests is responsible for the development and implementation of programs that protect and manage the state’s forest resources. The Division uses a combination of services, including planning, research, technology, education and outreach, and sound policy- all developed with the involvement of interested and affected publics- to serve all Vermonters and meet program goals and objectives.

The Division of Forests offers many services to the public. The Division consists of five broad program areas. Among these programs are:

• Forest Resource Management

• Private Forest Landowner Assistance
• State Lands Management
  

• Forest Resource Protection

• Forest Health Protection
• Vermont Monitoring Cooperative
• Rural Forest Fire Protection
• Diagnostic Lab

• Forest Product Utilization and Marketing

• Urban and Community Forestry

• Conservation Education

Overall program development, coordination and administration is conducted from the central office. However, the Division of Forests is highly decentralized with a vast majority of employees residing in the five regional offices. Regional staff are responsible for implementing all aspects of the forestry operations and activities within their geographic area.