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UVM Field Naturalist Program<\/h2>\r\n

An educational program for people wanting to be field naturalists. The program is at the Master\u2019s degree level. Students develop a master\u2019s project partnership with consulting organizations like land trusts, state agencies, and others, with the intent of help boost public engagement with the land. Having a filed naturalist may help land managers looking to boost public engagement with land.<\/p>\r\n

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Biofinder<\/h2>\r\n

Biofinder is a mapping tool for identifying ecosystems and natural areas. It can provide information on the landscape, ecosystem, and species level.<\/p>\r\n

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Conserving Vermont\u2019s Natural heritage<\/h2>\r\n

A guidebook published by VTFW for conservation managers making land-use decisions, highlighting areas of Vermont with significant natural and\/or cultural value. The book also covers the science and process of conserving land, different elements of VT natural heritage, and other information.<\/p>\r\n

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Huntington Town Forest management plan<\/h2>\r\n

Town Forest management plan from Ethan Tapper, told as a story map on ArcGIS, including goals, threats, recommendations, also with info about history, stewardship, ecology, etc. This provides an example of public communications and outreach that may be helpful for land managers looking to increase public engagement.<\/p>\r\n

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Find a Land Trust<\/h2>\r\n

A search tool provided by the Land Trust Alliance. Land trusts are critical to new town forests. This can help you connect with your local natural area.<\/p>\r\n

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