What is SLoCAMP?

SLoCAMP is a grant-funded cost-share program created by the Vermont General Assembly (2024) to help logging contractors that work in Vermont implement proactive water quality protection and climate adaptation practices on their harvest sites.

Funded by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation and administered by the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast, the program supports contractors in preparing harvest sites responsibly — with long-term forest health in mind.

Applications for this program will open on July 21, 2025.  To assist with program awareness, eligibility and requirements, we’re offering two free in-person workshops to walk you through eligibility, project types, and how to prepare a strong application.

  1. June 24 – Island Pond, VT
    🔗 Register Here
  2. June 25 – Mendon, VT
    🔗 Register Here

If you can’t attend in person, a live webinar will be held on July 15 from 7:00-8:00pm.
🔗 Register Here

Check your Eligibility

To qualify, you must be a logging contractor meeting the following:

  • Harvest site is in Vermont, over 10 acres, with a long-term forest management focus.
  • You own more than 50% of the equipment used on-site.
  • More than 50% of your income comes from timber harvesting.
  • You’re in good standing with relevant Vermont agencies (Act 154).
  • The land has been under the same ownership for 5+ years.
  • You have a contract with the landowner (unless it’s your land).
  • Projects must be completed by June 30, 2026.

Understand What’s Funded

Funding is available for materials and labor tied to pre-harvest site preparation, including:

  • Hardening Truck Roads and Landings
  • Skid Trail Improvement
  • Temporary Stream Crossings
  • Permanent Stream Crossings

See FAQS and Approved Practices List for full details.

FAQs Approved Practices List

If your application is approved, you will need to sign a project agreement.
See below for a sample agreement.

Sample Agreement

Get Ready — SLoCAMP Applications Open July 21

Have these forms completed and on hand to move forward with your application.:
✓Act 154 Good Standing Certification Form (download form)
✓Site Map of the Harvest Area (Hand-drawn or georeferenced PDF)

You will be able to apply online or submit a paper application.

Download Sample Paper Application

Questions?

(207) 688-8195
SLoCAMP@plcloggers.org