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Natural Communities

Working with The Nature Conservancy, Vermont Biodiversity Project, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, and the Intervale Foundation, the Partners Program has initiated a native tree and shrub nursery to restore rare and declining natural communities. Initial emphasis will be placed on floodplain forest and riparian habitats in the Poultney River and Otter Creek watersheds and the Clay Plain forests throughout the Lake Champlain watershed. These communities have undergone extensive change because of historical land clearing, but targeted areas have been identified for restoration through tree and shrub replanting. Costs for this effort will range from $1000 to $2000 per acre.

Large Swamp White Oak and Shagbark Hickory from the original
Clay Plain forest along the Hubbardton River