The Nature Conservancy in Vermont

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Published three times a year by The Nature Conservancy's Vermont chapter, The Oak Log contains stories on land conservation, stewardship, science, donors, and more. Here are a few of the recent issues, ready for download. *

* Winter 2007 Annual Report Issue (view online)
* Autumn 2007 (view the online version)
* Summer 2007 (view the online version)
* Winter 2006 Annual Report Issue
* Winter 2005 Annual Report Issue

"Natural Dynamics Silviculture: A Discussion of Natural Community-Based Forestry Practices"

A new look at sustainable forestry, this booklet describes silvicultural techniques that promote high ecological integrity for the dominant natural community types in the Northern Forest: northern hardwood forest, red spruce-northern hardwood forest, and lowland spruce-fir forest.

“Managing Rich Northern Hardwood Forests for Ecological Values and Timber Production”

Recommendations for landowners in the Taconic Mountains of Vermont on how to manage rich northern hardwood forests for ecological values and timber production.

These preserve profiles are part of an ongoing series in The Oak Log and feature some of our most accesible preserves in Vermont. *

1 - Chickering Bog Natural Area
2 - Eshqua Bog Natural Area
3 - LaPlatte River Marsh Natural Area
4 - H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond
5 - Equinox Highlands
6 - North Pawlet Hills Natural Area
7 - White River Ledges Natural Area
8 - Black Mountain Natural Area
9 - Otter Creek Swamps
10 - East Creek Natural Area
11 - Williams Woods Natural Area
12 - Willmarth Woods Natural Area Preserve Guide

For a complete list of our natural areas and conservation projects in Vermont, you can download our preserve guide.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Oak Log Cover Photo © Susan C. Morse; Oak Log Design © Laughing Bear Associates.