From the Town Up: The Power of Planning Locally - Jens Hawkins-Hilke

An article read and written by Jens Hawkins-Hilke.Jens Hawkins-Hilke is a Conservation Planner with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, where he has served since 2006. He graduated from Connecticut College with a BS in Environmental Sociology and from the University of Vermont with an MS in the Field Naturalist program. Jens reviews projects with the Agency of Transportation as well as collaborating on wildlife crossing initiatives. He also provides technical assistance to municipalities and regional commissions related to land use planning for wildlife and wildlife habitat management. He enjoys hiking, kayaking on Lake Champlain, woodworking, and travel. He lives with his family in Burlington, Vermont.Read the full article and discover additional content in the Fall 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up.