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In addition to publishing our newsletter, Vermont Property Owners Report, we at Vermont Property Publishing, Inc. sell the following books about the Green Mountain State, about various aspects of owning or buying property in Vermont, and about country living. We also sell 8-page Special Reports about Vermont real estate issues written by the editor of VPOR. Use our Publications Order Form to mail or fax your order. Or call us at (802) 229-2433 with your VISA or MasterCard, weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. Vermont Books Long Trail Guide. Following the spine of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Quebec, the 272-mile Long Trail is Vermont’s rugged, world-renowned hiking route. The Long Trail Guide contains the information you’ll need to enjoy the scenery and solitude of Vermont’s highest peaks, including: color topo maps, elevation profiles, route descriptions, directions to trailheads, suggested day hikes and more. Whether you are planning a day hike, a multi-day trek or an end-to-end hike of the entire trail, this guide book is a great resource. Green Mountain Club. 27th edition, 2011. 256 pages. $18.95. Vermont Road Atlas. This is an 82-map spiral-bound atlas with detailed maps of different regions and cities in Vermont, plus indexes by community, street, places of interest, and physical features such as ponds, lakes, mountains. Find out where that dirt road goes, as well as its name! Jimapco, Inc., 5th edition, 2012. 202 pages. $26.95. The Walker's Guide to Vermont: Rambles for Half an Hour or Half a Day. Green Mountain Club. Spectacular scenery doesn't have to mean an all-day trek to a mountaintop. No matter where you are in Vermont, this guide gives you all the information you need for a short walk or a leisurely ramble, including: detailed directions to trailheads and parking; trail descriptions including distances; full-color trail maps regional locator maps; information on local trail organizations. 248 pages. $14.95. Quiet Water New Hampshire/Vermont: Canoe and Kayak Guide. This 352-page book, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, describes 90 flatwater paddling destinations, including 55 new paddles. The guide includes detailed descriptions of each lake and pond, along with maps, photos, paddling routes, information about picnicking and camping, and complete driving, parking and put-in instructions. Second edition. $15.95. Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance and Restoration, by Vermonter, Tim Matson. Second Edition. Everything you need to know about planning, digging, sculpting, and maintaining your pond, whether you want one for aesthetic pleasure, recreational opportunities, or to increase the value of your land. 150 pages, 50 photos, 10 illustrations. $21.95. Landscaping Earth Ponds: The Complete Guide. Tim Matson’s new book explains how to site, design, shape, and plant these beloved fixtures of rural landscapes. The veteran pondmaker shares what he has learned to make these captivating ponds truly fit into their landscapes and into the lives and lifestyles of their owners. 100 color photographs, illustrations, 304 pages. $30.00. Positive Impact Forestry: A primer, by Vermonter and UVM professor Thom J. McEvoy, for private woodland owners and their managers on managing their land and forests to protect both ecological and economic vitality. Named the “Best Forestry Book for 2004” by the National Woodlands Owners Association. 268 pages. $35.00. Working With Your Woodland: A Landowner's Guide: This new edition of a classic work written by Vermonters, Mollie Beattie, Lynn Levine and Charles Thompson is packed with information for landowners who are managing or thinking about managing their forests. Learn about forest management, timber sale contracts, and much, much more. 279 pages. $29.95. Special Reports on Vermont Real Estate Eight-page special reports written by the editor of VPOR. Each report costs $15. Shipping and handling are included for reports. Vermont Real-Estate Related Taxes. Covers the property tax, the property transfer tax, the nonresident withholding tax, the land gains tax, and the state capital gains tax. Includes a table of equalized property tax rates in all Vermont towns. Last updated in March 2012. $15 inc. shipping. Property Tax Appeals. Covers the process and timing of tax appeals, which can be filed in any year. Explains why assessments over 100% of fair market value are not legal. Outlines steps to take to make your case. February 2012. $15 inc. shipping. State Septic and Potable Water Law. Covers the state rules and permit process for septic systems and wells, including subdividing, vacation home convesions, adding bedrooms, and alternative technologies. October 2011. $15 inc. shipping. Renting Out Vacation Homes. Covers several vacation rental topics: VT fire codes, VT rooms and meals tax, rental rates, advertising, leases, deposits, insurance, and common rental pitfalls to avoid. February 2013. $15 inc. shipping. Current Use. Describes in detail the popular state program that sharply reduces property taxes on enrolled land, plus how to avoid penalties. Advice for buying property enrolled in current use. February 2012. $15 inc. shipping. Ancient Roads. Explains the abandoned or never-built roads that some towns are seeking to revive by 2010 and 2015 deadlines. Some landowners have been shocked when old roads turned up on their properties. September 2009. $15 inc. shipping. Use the Publications Order Form to mail or fax your order. Book Shipping and Handling: For media rate mailing, include $3.50 for one book and $2.00 for each additional book. For first class mailing, include $6.00 for one book and $3.50 for each additional book. (Special Report price includes shipping.) If a Book or Special Report is to be mailed to a Vermont address, add up the book price and shipping and handling and report price, then add 6% sales tax, using the Publication Order Form. If you prefer to order any of these publications by phone using VISA or MasterCard, call us weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm, Eastern time, at (802) 229-2433. See our VPOR subscription form to order our newsletter, Vermont Property Owners Report

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