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Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
Discover Your National Forests
The Green Mountain National Forest and Finger Lakes National Forest are Vermont's and New York's only public, federally managed national forests.
Know Before You Go
Features
2024 Green Mountain National Forest Town Meeting Report
VERMONT, WINTER 2025— Forest staff work hard to achieve quality public land management under a sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of all people – people in your town as well as all of the visitors who come to Vermont every year. Following is a summary of what happened in your National Forest throughout the past year.
A stand with a plan
VERMONT, DECEMBER 18, 2024— Plantations are tree stands planted artificially and often crop-like, and red pine plantations like the one on the Pine Brook Trail are common in Vermont. Those red pines helped restore the land but to preserve their hard work, it’s time to harvest.
Spotlights
Roads Status
Outside of seasonal closures, some National Forest roads/parking lots may be closed due to construction, extreme weather, or other events making a road impassable or unsafe.
Recreating During Hunting Season
Visitors may continue to use their National Forests during hunting seasons but are encouraged to “plan ahead and prepare” accordingly.
Outdoor Safety
Preparation is the most effective way to prevent mishaps. Knowing the area, weather, terrain, limitations of your body, and a little common sense can help to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
Be Bear Aware
New York and Vermont are home to black bears. While it is possible to encounter a black bear on the trail, most recreationists never do.
