As human activity profoundly alters the map of life on local and global scales, our response requires knowledge of plant and animal distributions across vast landscapes and over long periods of time.
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The aim of the Vermont Life List is to provide an authoritative and comprehensive database of the names of all multicellular life found in Vermont.
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From birds to butterflies, and everything in between, we provide a variety of tools for you to learn about Vermont's biodiversity.
VAL provides opportunities for people to contribute to real discoveries in nature and learn about the life around us.
The VAL newsfeed keeps you informed about nature and biodiversity around the state.