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As spring arrives, we’re celebrating trees and their important—and complex—role in preserving the Connecticut River Watershed.

Just as birds need healthy forests and grasslands, protected wetlands, and connected floodplains for habitat, Vermont’s human communities need those same landscape features to survive the onslaught of weather shifts caused by global climate disruption.

While many are familiar with the fish and wildlife that define our landscapes, there are other lesser-known critters that play a role in creating and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

The first twinkle of a June firefly is one of the greatest delights I experience from my yard