Vermont’s Land Conservation:  Where Do We Go From Here?

Vermont has an incredible track record of protecting land for people and nature. Using the Conserved Lands Inventory developed by Vermont Housing & Conservation Board as part of Vermont’s 30×30 effort, we reflect on the distribution of permanently conserved lands around the state, and how those lands intersect our most ecologically important places seen in Vermont Conservation Design. By looking at these past patterns, we can celebrate the work by federal, state, town, and NGOs. We can also reflect on the types of lands and parts of the state that have been historically under-represented in our land conservation investments, and prioritize future places to work for both people and nature. Join us for this exciting webinar to learn how your town’s efforts can contribute to making our conserved lands more diverse, equitable, and ecologically impactful.

• Session 1:  Wednesday, October 8th 2025,  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Register
• Session 2:  Wednesday, November 12th 2025,  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Register

Presenters

Bob Zaino, Ecologist, VT Fish & Wildlife Department

Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish & Wildlife Department