A new draft outline of the Vermont Conservation Plan (VCP) is out, and the Project Management Team needs to hear from you! Once complete, the VCP will guide how Vermont pursues its mandated goal of permanently conserving 30% of the State by 2030 and 50% by 2050. This document lays out the background and rationale for what has been developed thus far, as well as the three major objectives and the underlying proposed pathways, or focus areas, for achieving these goals.
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Public Meetings on New Act 250 Tiers
Last year, the legislature passed Act 181, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and […]
American Trails Capacity Grant 2025 Opens
American Trails and Bronco Wild Fund are pleased to continue the Trails Capacity Grant Program in 2025. This program is targeted for projects on all federal public lands, as well as state, local, and private lands accessible to the public. Project applicants may include nonprofit organizations, businesses, or agencies at the state or local level. American Trails is administering this grant program, and is soliciting proposals for funding, with awards between $2K and $10K per project. Deadline is January 31, 2025 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Northern Forest Center Funds Trail Sustainability in Vermont
The Northern Forest Center recently awarded grants to The Town of Marshfield, Southern Vermont Trails Association, Dog Mountain, The Town of St. Johnsbury, and South Hero Land Trust.
VTGC Seeks Contractor to Support VT Trail Accessibility Hub
The Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC) is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors to support the Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub (TAH). This person will collaborate with TAH partners on several projects including: 1) Lead the process to research and write a long-term sustainable operating model; 2) Produce a final report with recommendations to the State of Vermont Department of Forest, Parks, and Recreation; 3) Develop a Trails Accessibility Advisory Council, and 4) support TAH communications and events. Contact sharon@vermonttgc.org for more information. Applications due 12/20/24.
Vermont Trails and Greenways Council Releases Statement Regarding Potential Vermont Supreme Court Ruling on the Authority to Maintain Trails
A coalition of outdoor recreation organizations led by the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC), issued a statement today urging
the Vermont Supreme Court to carefully consider the long-term implications of its
upcoming ruling regarding the maintenance of public access trails on private land. The
case, which involves the use of a “legal trail” maintained by the Town that crosses
private property in Tunbridge, has the potential to reshape public access rights
throughout the state, with significant consequences for recreationists, landowners,
residents, and municipalities.
