Connect with your community to tackle invasive species
Do you want to help tackle invasives in your community? Do you have questions about the most effective strategies to prevent the spread of invasives across the state?
Come learn about cooperative groups across the state that can help you with invasives management. Cooperative Invasive Species Management Associations, or CISMAs, are non-profit volunteer groups that monitor and respond to the spread of invasive plants, and share educational and other resources to help communities control invasives in their area.
We’ll hear from the natural resource professionals behind Vermont’s five CISMAs: Southeast, Upper Connecticut, Orleans County, Batten Kill, and Upper White River. We’ll learn about their ongoing projects throughout the state as well as effective management practices — from inspiring community involvement with Japanese Knotweed patches to planting native trees that can restore ecosystems.
Join in a conversation centered in our shared love for Vermont’s natural habitat and learn how to help preserve and rebuild our state’s vulnerable habitats.
Presenters
Pieter van Loon, Lead Forester, Vermont Land Trust
Astara Zuorski, VHCB AmeriCorps Land Management Coordinator, Vermont Land Trust
Southeast CISMA: Cory Ross, Pieter van Loon, Isabel Bowman, Rachel Cliche, Astara Zuorski
The Vermont Land Trust welcomes and affirms all regardless of their age, culture, abilities, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.