New author, experienced forester to speak in Johnson on January 19, 2025

Only those who love trees should cut them, writes forester Ethan Tapper. In How to Love a Forest, he asks: what does it mean to live in a time in which ecosystems are in retreat and extinctions rattle the bones of the earth? How do we respond to the harmful legacies of the past? How do we use our species' incredible power to heal rather than to harm? How do we reach towards a better future?

Ethan Tapper will address some of these questions on January 19, 2025 at 2 PM at Jenna's House, 117 St Johns Road in Johnson when he reads from his new book. As the Chittenden County Forester for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation from 2016 - 2024, Ethan advised private landowners, municipalities, conservation organizations, foresters and loggers on the responsible stewardship of privately-owned forestland. He managed over 4,500 acres of Community Forests and led hundreds of public events. The depth of his experience and knowledge is reflected in his book. Ethan left his county role to start his own consulting forestry business, Bear Island Forestry, in 2024.

Sponsored by the Johnson Public Library and the Conservation Commission, this event is free.

All are welcome.

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Jan 14, 2025, 12:30 to 4:30 PM

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