Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation's (FPR's) mission is to practice and encourage high quality stewardship of Vermont’s environment by
• Monitoring and maintaining the health, integrity and diversity of important species, natural communities, and ecological processes
• Managing forests for sustainable use, including providing and promoting opportunities for compatible outdoor recreation
• Providing related information, education and service
FPR is responsible for the conservation and management of Vermont’s forests, the operation and maintenance of the State Park system, and the promotion and support of outdoor recreation for Vermonters and our visitors. In addition, FPR is responsible for the acquisition, planning coordination and administration of all Agency of Natural Resources lands. Department employees are stationed throughout Vermont, including offices in Montpelier and at five regional locations.
2025 Year In Review | December VOREC Business Meeting | 12.12.25
Okemo State Forest Long-Range Management Plan Scoping Meeting 12/16/2025
RTP Grant Program Office Hours | November 6, 2025
RTP Grant Program Webinar: Pre Application Materials | October 28, 2025
RTP Grant Program Webinar: Project Planning | October 16, 2025
General Updates | October VOREC Business Meeting | 10.10.25
UVA Landowner Webinar 9/15/2025
Hubbardton Management Unit Scoping Meeting Slide Show w/ Audio 9/9/25
Public Scoping Meeting Recording for Hubbardton Management Unit Long Range Management Plan 9/9/25
Wildland Fire Briefing 9/4/25
UVA Standards Forester Meeting 8/28/25
General Updates | August VOREC Business Meeting | 8.22.25
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-up & General Updates | June VOREC Business Meeting | 6.20.25
LWCF Stewardship Inspections Pilot Group Kickoff | June 16, 2025
Federal Activity & General Updates | April VOREC Business Meeting | 4.11.25
Move Forward Together Vermont: Launch Webinar
Wildland Fire Training Spring 2025
RTP Full Application Webinar | January 7, 2025
Guidelines for Minimizing Recreational Impacts to Ecological Resources on ANR Lands | Feb 20, 2025
December VOREC Steering Committee Meeting | December 13, 2024
LWCF Grant Program Office Hours | December 10, 2024
RTP Grant Program Office Hours | December 3, 2024
Paradise Park – Windsor Town Forest: Legacy Trees
Paradise Park – Windsor Town Forest: Old Growth
Paradise Park – Windsor Town Forest: Forest Management Goals
Paradise Park – Windsor Town Forest: Prominent Species
Paradise Park – Windsor Town Forest: Windsor Forest
Paradise Park – Windsor Town Forest: Building Forest Health