Forester Sam Schneski
On the Ground and in the Green Mountains
Vermont’s foresters are charged with overseeing conservation and land management projects in the Green Mountains. That means they get a lot of face time with the stars of Vermont’s renowned fall foliage show, the trees, including red and sugar maples, poplars, beech, and oak. Here, learn about Vermont foresters sharing their view from the woods as leaves change from green to red, orange, and yellow.
Get to Know
Sam Schneski
Serving Southeastern Vermont, including Vermont’s Lower Connecticut River Valley and Deerfield Valley regions
How long have you been a forester?
I’ve been a forester for 25 years and a Vermont County Forester for 20 of them.
What makes your region of Vermont forest unique from other areas of the state?
According to the USFS FIA data, my region has both the most timber harvested and the most standing timber in the state of Vermont. We also have extremely diverse forests and diverse landowner demographics.
Where would you recommend visitors go?
Visit any of the state forests or wildlife management areas in this region, town forests, and scenic lookouts, hike Black Mountain in Dummerston, and explore the Hogback Community Forest in Marlboro.
What do you like to do in your time off in the area?
I like to make maple syrup, hunt, play hockey, woodwork, fish, enjoy working with the wildland fire program as a chainsaw certifier when time allows, spend time at our log cabin at the lake, and enjoy time with family and friends.
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