Forest-wide Opening Maintenance
This project would authorize continuing management of permanent openings in 266 stands on the Green Mountain National Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Several Towns throughout Vermont
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/31/2023 |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Districts:
Middlebury Ranger District; Manchester Ranger District; Rochester Ranger District
States:
Vermont
Counties:
Addison; Bennington; Rutland; Washington; Windham; Windsor
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Shawn Langston
231 North Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
802-362-2307 x7217
Shawn.Langston@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/25/2025