Cooperators & Friends

Coverts Cooperators

People who complete the 3-day Coverts Training are called Cooperators, so named to reflect our commitment to peer-to-peer support and cooperation. There are over 800 Cooperators who have influenced forestry and wildlife stewardship practices on over 300,000 acres of Vermont woodlands.

If you’re interested in talking to another Vermont landowner about what it means to manage your woods with wildlife in mind, contact our office and we’ll connect you with a Cooperator near you. Cooperators are eager to share their experiences with other landowners.

“We wanted to work with a forester after talking with Jack (a VT Coverts Cooperator). He really opened our eyes to the many goals that can be reached by a management plan.”

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 class!

Spring 2026 Cooperator class

Front (Left to Right):
Bashir Baskinger, Windham County
Joy Baskinger, Windham County
Andrea Landsberg, Addison County

Laruen Tango, Orange County
Joanne Garton, Washington County
Ben De Leiris, Orange County
Holly Henderson, Windsor County
Mary Woolsey, Windham County
Linda Lembke, Windham County

Steven Lembke, Windham County

Back (Left to Right):
Denny May, Addison County
Nancy Sedlack, Windham County
Paul Sedlack, Windham County
Michael Moore, Washington County
Amanda Rohdenburg , Rutland County
Gayle Woodcock, Windham County
Debbie Miller, Windham, County
Geoff Cisler, Windham County
Ethan Kelley, Rutland County
Chris Oehl, Windsor County

Rick Bizzozero, Windham County

Michael Hespos, Bennington County

Friends of Coverts

Many people who are interested in forest management that enhances wildlife habitat, but who have not attended the Cooperator Training, support Vermont Coverts and attend our other educational events. They are known as Friends of Coverts, and we deeply appreciate their participation and support of this important mission.