The intense scarlet red color of the black gum tree during autumn is truly a sight to behold. The fall display can include foliage in shades of orange, red, purple, and yellow, but typically, an incredible crimson color dominates. Black gum leaves drop early, so make time in September to see not only the red of black … Continue reading
Did you know that the Vermont Wetland Rules offer extra protection to some of the state’s most important and valuable wetlands? This extra protection comes in the form of a Class I designation – bestowed only on the most exemplary of the wetlands in the state. The existing Class I-designated wetlands include Dorset Marsh, a … Continue reading
Time Travel back 400 years ago or Travel 400 miles South of Vermont just by visiting the Black Gum Swamp in Vernon, Vermont A short hike along The Black Gum Trail within J. Maynard Miller Municipal Forest, an approximate 1.35 mi loop, will take you back in time or transport you hundreds of miles south … Continue reading
Not all wetlands are created equal. Wetlands are perhaps one of the most diverse natural systems in the world. As a result of this diversity, each wetland plays a wide variety of roles in their ecosystem. The Vermont Wetlands Section is charged with protecting the functions and values consistent with the benefits wetlands provide for … Continue reading
