Are You A Landowner?
We hope to share an appreciation for the special role that private landowners play in Vermonters’ recreational pursuits. Over 70% of VMBA chapters’ sanctioned trails are on private land. In may cases private land connects larger networks creating remarkable riding experiences.
Through its advocacy, VMBA represents the interests of landowners by encouraging thoughtful relationships with chapters and providing clarity around Act 250 and landowner liability in Vermont. Further, VMBA is the only statewide outdoor recreation nonprofit in the country that has created opportunities for our chapters to utilize federal funding for projects on private land without seeking an easement. The association also provides insurance covering landowners that host mountain biking trails on their land. These resources are listed here. Please feel free to call the association with any questions.
- VMBA Landowners 3-26 – Summary of the 10-yr. Access Agreement, Act 250, VT Trail System & the Landowner Liability Act
- Landowner Access Agreement
- Landowner Liability Act
- Vermont Act 250 Summary
- VMBA Insurance Summary
- Questions for Those Wishing to Build on Your Land
Research:
- Mountain Bikers By the Numbers (2015)
- Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Impact Study (2016)
- Outdoor Recreation Economy in Vermont
- The Economic Benefits of Mountain Biking Nationally
- Barre Town Forest Study (2011)
- Economic Benefits of Silent Sports Participation (2014)
- Environmental Impacts of Mountain Biking
- Mountain Biking – More Impact?
The riding in Vermont is like nowhere else in the country for few different reasons. The combination of our remarkable public land managers is unmatched by any other state from a local and federal perspective. Private landowners have a rich history of being dedicated to all Vermonters having access to amazing outdoor experiences, which the legislature supports through the Landowner Liability Act. The VMBA chapters are made up of an unbelievable force of advocates dedicated to building trails, hosting events and stewarding countless landowner relationships. Our chapters are united through the association and our voice is gaining momentum.Vermont is like nowhere else and that’s just the way we like it.