Standing Trees
Coverage of Standing Trees in the Nexus archive.
- Public weighs in on roadmap for state land planning
Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources proposes new rules for managing 375,000 acres of state lands, focusing on old growth forests, invasive species, and trail maintenance. The rules, open for public comment until June 18, aim to streamline planning but face concerns about insufficient public input and transparency.
- Forest workers deserve a voice in decisions about public lands
The article responds to Zack Porter's critique of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), arguing that Porter overlooks the economic role of state forests for loggers, truckers, and manufacturers. It highlights that Porter's organization, Standing Trees, has incurred costs for ANR through lawsuits against forest management, questioning whether Vermonters would prioritize park affordability over these expenses. The author defends ANR's mandate to balance conservation, economic, and social interests.