Research+Forest+Removal+Letter

To the UVM buildings and Grounds Dept. (Rose Leland),

My name is Daniel Cardenas, I am an undergraduate student at UVM currently working on a project with the Greening of Aiken internship to improve the Aiken Center’s energy efficiency. My group and I are seeking your permission to clear an outdated research forest located next to the Forest Service building (705 Spear Street), to install funded research plantings as well as the possible solar trackers to help the Aiken Center reach its net-zero goal. The trees that would be removed were designed as part of a ten year research planting that was started in the early 80’s and have long been left unused. These trees would be chipped in collaboration with Burlington electric to produce alternative energy instead of being disposed of by other means. Thank you for your consideration of our request.

Sincerely, Daniel Cardenas