Vermont Forestry Foundation

The educational and outreach arm of the

Vermont Forest Products Association

The Mission of VFF is to educate the people within the forest products industry to improve efficiency, safety, professionalism, to increase profitability and build a positive image for the industry. In addition, VFF is engaged in outreach efforts to educate the general public about the importance of a vibrant working forest and forest products industry in Vermont.

VFF is a non-profit 501 © (3) organization that accepts grants and donations to meet its mission. Donations are tax exempt.

VFF is run by a Board of Trustees that are elected for four year terms at the Annual Meeting of the Vermont Forest Products Association.

Current Trustees and Officers:

President: Robbo Holleran, Chester,VT, Consulting Forester (802) 875-3021

Vice President: Steve Hardy, Chesterfield, NH, Forester (603) 254-1644 Secretary/Treasurer: Bruce Shields, Eden, VT, Landowner/Sugar maker (802) 888-5165

Trustees:

Dennis Allard, Springfield, VT, Logger ~ Delwin Fielder, Whiting, VT, Logger ~

John Meyer, Montpelier,VT, Forester ~ Bill Sayre, Bristol, VT, Sawmill ~

Mark Doty, Fairfield, ME, Landowner ~ Sean Barrows, West Rutland, VT, Sawmill ~ Warren Hill, Greensboro,VT, Logger

Please contact the VFF if there are specific courses, workshops or training that will help you in your business