The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on August 4, 2023. The 5-year grant will support the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative's data management and administration in partnership with other states. The grant is funded through the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), which aims to protect and manage non-federal forest resources, develop improved forest health technologies, and monitor the nation's forest health. Through this award, the Vermont Department will carry out forest ecosystem monitoring, data management, and related administrative activities in collaboration with partner states, supporting the broader goals of the Forest Health Protection program.