A photo of Tim Duclos standing in the woods.
Vermont

Tim Duclos

Forest Program Senior Associate
About

Tim Duclos is a Conservation Ecologist with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Vermont, specializing in forest bird conservation and management. Born and raised in Vermont, Tim brings a lifelong connection to the land to his work, combining ecological science with practical forestry. He earned his MSc. at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, conducting research with the USFS Northern Research Station and USGS Climate Adaptation Science Center on how climate and forest dynamics shape bird communities across the White Mountain National Forest. Tim helps landowners, natural resource practitioners, and public agencies integrate bird-friendly, climate-informed practices into forest management, advancing stewardship that balances biodiversity, resilience, and people. He lives and works from his home, located on 35 wooded acres in Dorset, VT, with his wife and two children (one human and one K-9).

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Articles by Tim Duclos

A group of people gathered together in a circle on a forested trail in early fall. The leaves on the trees are just turning yellow.
Restoring Old-Growth (like) Conditions at Merck Forest & Farmland Center
April 14, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Vermont partners with Merck Forest and Farmland Center to implement bird-friendly forestry practices on their 3,200 acre property.
VERMONT Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A photo of a group of foresters gathered in a circle in the middle of a forest.
Growing a Network of Bird-Friendly Foresters: ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Forester Training and Endorsement Program
February 19, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Forester Training and Endorsement program trains a new generation of foresters and empowers landowners to manage their lands for birds.
VERMONT Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A photo of a old growth forest. The focal point is a large downed tree covered in moss.
Birds, Forests, and the Telephone Gap Decision: An ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Perspective
January 14, 2025 — Promoting science-backed forest management practices that safeguard the health and longevity of our forest bird communities.
VERMONT Policy & Advocacy
A group of people gathered around in a circle in the woods at a forestry workshop.
Reflecting on Working with Landowners Amidst Complex Times
September 13, 2024 — Forest Program Senior Associate Tim Duclos reflects on a fruitful summer helping landowners manage their forests for better bird habitat, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
VERMONT