Healthy Forests

Why Healthy Forests?
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Healthy Forest Initiative

Why Forest Birds? We work directly with landowners, foresters, and other partners to support forest management and policy that benefits the suite of responsiblity birds in Vermont and along the Atlantic Flyway.

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Foresters for the Birds
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Foresters for the Birds

Integrating timber and songbird habitat management

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Audubon Forester Training and Endorsement Program
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Audubon Forester Training and Endorsement Program

Creating a national network of professional foresters working in partnership with Audubon to promote healthy forest ecosystems that provide high-quality habitat for priority bird species, at scale.

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Vermont’s forested landscape is well known for its year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, brilliant fall foliage, the world’s best maple syrup, and… bird habitat! Every summer forests around the Green Mountain state resound with the some of the greatest diversity of bird song found anywhere in the US. Migratory songbirds, including Wood Thrush and Black-throated Blue Warbler, and resident species alike look to find high-quality habitat for successfully raising their young. Audubon Vermont’s Healthy Forests programs provide opportunities for all Vermonters; from landowners and land managers to consumers and legislators and everyone in between, to be part of globally important bird conservation efforts. 

Mature Forest Priority Birds

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Latin:  Setophaga caerulescens

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Canada Warbler

Latin:  Cardellina canadensis

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Wood Thrush

Latin:  Hylocichla mustelina

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Bicknell's Thrush

Latin:  Catharus bicknelli

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