Grant programs include the National Recreation Trails Fund and the Vermont Recreational Trails Fund. Information about the Land and Water Conservation Fund is available here. This section pays the Department's bills, handles requisitions, develops contracts and budgets, and audits income from State Parks, timber, and fuelwood sales. The Forestry Division is staffed with foresters and specialists who provide information and technical assistance to the public and the forest industry, and manage state-owned forest lands. Utilization A staff of specialists provides planning and technical assistance to the forest products industry and prospective developers.
Staff assists wood product producers in product marketing, including exports.
Staff works with the Agency of Development and Community Affairs on wood product development activities. Forestry Protection A staff of specialists and technicians monitors forest health, including the effects of insects, disease, and other environmental insults. Staff supervises the statewide forest fire prevention and protection program. This section also assists private landowners in identifying forest problems and protecting tree and forest health. The Urban and Community Forestry Program provides information, technical assistance, and grants to communities and volunteer organizations to promote the planning, planting, and maintenance of trees, forests, and plants within Vermont communities.