A Vermont forester bought 175 acres of degraded woodland in 2017; after nine years of restoring habitats, the land now features a wildlife pond, rich vegetation and an orchard of more than 100 fruit trees | World News
Vermont forester Ethan Tapper bought 175 acres of degraded woodland in Bolton, Vermont, in 2017 and began restoring its ecosystem. The property, which he named Bear Island, had been affected by decades of logging, invasive plant growth and soil erosion. Over the following years, Tapper selectively cut trees, removed invasive vegetation, planted acorns and repaired…
