Reforestation Guide: Tree Planting to Enrich, Restore, and Adapt Northern Forests

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 1/13/2026.

UMass Amherst, University of Vermont, and the National Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) publication for foresters, landowners, and managers interested in using tree planting as a forest management tool. Grounded in ecological and climate-informed information, the guide frames opportunities and objectives for planting and then leads readers through a clear, step-by-step process for planning, implementing, and stewarding reforestation projects. 

Find the guide and learn more at: https://masswoods.org/planting