AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate & forests: New research in Nature Climate Change suggests mountain trees won’t all march uphill as the planet warms—water-management traits may push some species downslope while others move higher, with UVM co-author Tim Rademacher highlighting implications for forecasting and conservation. Food waste & pollution: A UVM-led study in Nature Food argues plastic contamination should be treated as a central concern in food-waste plans, warning that microplastics can persist in compost and contaminate soils. Wildlife health: The USDA is vaccinating wildlife against rabies in Vermont after cases rose and spread northward toward the Canadian border, with vaccine baits being dropped along the northern border. Invasive species fight (Maine): At Cobbossee Lake, Maine groups are stepping up volunteer and scuba-diver efforts to locate and remove Eurasian watermilfoil as it continues to spread. Local nature & community: VINS’ Eagle Cam marked its first year with a bald eagle nest and eaglet, and visitors can still watch birds in person at the Forest Canopy Walk. Vermont health access: Vermont Care Partners says four more agencies have been certified as Certified Community-Based Integrated Health Centers, bringing Vermont to six. Housing: Rutland opened Maplewood Commons, a 30-unit affordable complex including units for people transitioning out of homelessness.
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