Vermont Department of Forests Parks and Recreation Archives - VTDigger

Two hikers with backpacks walk past a trailhead sign and map in a wooded area at Camel’s Hump State Park.

Vermont proposes changes to primitive camping in the state for the first time in 33 years

by Grace Bertrand August 16, 2026, 8:10 amAugust 14, 2026, 4:20 pm

A metallic green beetle rests on the edge of a green leaf, shown in close-up detail against a blurred background.

Foresters adapt as insects become driving force in tree mortality

by Erika Tally July 6, 2026, 4:40 pmJuly 6, 2026, 4:41 pm

A person speaks to a group in front of a large information board at Camels Hump State Park, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Public weighs in on roadmap for state land planning

by Greta Solsaa June 17, 2026, 10:57 amJune 17, 2026, 10:58 am

Text reading "Commentaries" and "Opinion pieces by community members" with a speech bubble icon.

Hannah Burrill: Who was Act 181 really written for?

by Opinion March 24, 2026, 1:41 pmMarch 24, 2026, 1:41 pm

Government & Politics

Former Newport employee settles lawsuit with city over no-trespass order

by Ethan Weinstein September 24, 2025, 3:38 pmSeptember 24, 2025, 3:38 pm

A weathered, wooden building with boarded windows and door stands on a snow-covered slope, surrounded by leafless trees under a cloudy sky.

In Waterbury, historic Goodell House approved for move and rehab

by Waterbury Roundabout August 17, 2025, 6:52 amAugust 18, 2025, 9:06 am

A metallic green beetle rests on the edge of a green leaf, shown in close-up detail against a blurred background.

How Vermont towns are handling the emerald ash borer

by Camila Van Order Gonzalez May 12, 2025, 4:48 pmJune 19, 2025, 10:06 am

A stack of cut tree logs lies on the ground in a forested area, with more logs extending into the background.

Vermonters react to the Trump administration’s guidance for increased logging on national forests

by Greta Solsaa May 7, 2025, 7:14 amMay 8, 2025, 9:10 am

Person walking a dog on a muddy dirt road surrounded by leafless trees. The person wears a red vest and a pink hat.

What to know about hiking Vermont’s trails during mud season

by Izzy Wagner April 13, 2025, 8:01 amApril 11, 2025, 9:12 pm

A cloudy day on a small town main street with pedestrians and vehicles, featuring a mix of traditional and modern architecture.

State and municipal forestry projects in limbo after Trump administration freezes funding

by Olivia Gieger March 24, 2025, 5:29 pmMarch 24, 2025, 5:45 pm

A red fire rescue truck tows a boat on a snowy forest road.

Residents push back on state’s plan to renovate North Hero State Park

by Auditi Guha January 10, 2025, 8:55 amJanuary 10, 2025, 8:55 am

Three-quarters of Vermont experiencing dry conditions

by Erin Petenko November 20, 2024, 6:58 amNovember 19, 2024, 5:27 pm

Bare trees in a forest with a blue sky.

Vermont implements statewide ban on debris burning due to wildfire risk

by Klara Bauters October 28, 2024, 6:43 pmOctober 28, 2024, 6:43 pm