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The Forest Service plans and designs site-specific projects to implement the Green Mountain National Forest and Finger Lakes National Forest 2006 Land and Resource Management Plans to achieve desired management goals and objectives. These projects require project level decisions based on site-specific environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We conduct field work, design projects, and disclose environmental effects prior to implementing activities. Public announcement of site-specific projects can be found on the Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA), which is prepared quarterly for each Forest.
The Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont and the Finger Lakes National Forest in New York are separate National Forest units administered from the same office located in Rutland, VT. Hector Ranger District projects refer to those that are located on the Finger Lakes National Forest.
Project Document Information
Documents relating to active NEPA projects are located on the main Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests Projects page. Projects that have been removed from the SOPA can still be accessed from the Project Archives link below.
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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
Construction of new trails or upgrade existing trails and parking areas on the FLNF in order to provide a wide array of recreation opportunities, increase safety, and reduce resource impacts.
The project would remove encroaching, over-topping trees and other vegetation from around apple trees and would prune apple tree branches to restore their fruit production and overall vigor.
The purpose and need for this project is to respond to an application submitted by Green Mountain Power as part of an ongoing state-wide project to upgrade power lines to current standards and to provide more reliable service.
The proposed action would authorize three maple tapping operations which have requested forest product special use permits to begin or expand operations.
This project would issue a permit for an application for construction and use of a skid road on Forest Service land to accomplish logging on adjacent private lands.
Relocate approximately 0.5 mile of the Abbey Pond Trail to remove portions of the trail from wetland locations and improve open water crossings. The purpose of the project is to protect wetland resources and improve safety.
The project would release apple trees by removing over-topping tree species and pruning excess vegetative growth to restore their fruit production and overall vigor.
The FLNF Allotment Management Plan (AMP) guides the use of grazing/other activities on FLNF pastures through an Agreement with the Hector Grazing Association. The project will review the AMP and Agreement to ensure both are meeting Forest Plan goals.
Plant about 500 chestnut seedlings at the existing progeny plantation in Fay's Meadow, and Dutton Brook II Units 12 and 13 for research purposes. Includes establishing a fence at the Fay's Meadow site to protect the seedlings from browsing.
Relocate a 400-foot section of the Appalachian Trail from private to federal land in Hartford, VT. The analysis at this level is cancelled because the project fits a category not requiring a Decision Memo.
Maintenance of permanent open areas within the Appalachian Trail corridor between the towns of Shrewsbury and Hartford, VT. Includes mowing, handcutting and chippiing on multiple sites to provide wildlife habitat and improve scenery along the trail.
The project would add several existing trails to the National Forest System while reducing or closing other unauthorized trails in the Town of Norwich, Vermont.
Relocate a segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail/Long National Recreational Trail approximately 2500 feet in length near Cold River Road. Includes vegetation de-brushing, and installation and maintenance of water drainage structures.
This project has been scaled back to only include trail maintenance and replacement of existing structures in-kind which does not require a Decision Memo.
Approximately 0.2 mile of AT/LT near Stratton Pond would be relocated away from the eastern shore of the pond to reduce impacts to the shoreline and improve water quality. Access to Stratton Pond would still be provided.
Relocating a section of the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail that was destroyed by rain and flooding. This project has been cancelled. The activities proposed in this project have been incorporated into Project #67423.
Cut and remove over-topping trees on multiple sites to provide apple trees access to sunlight across the Middlebury Ranger District. Includes pruning apple trees to promote tree health and fruit production. Project has been cancelled.
Bring a pre-existing spring, water pipeline and parking spot that serve a private camp in to compliance with Forest Service regulations by authorizing them under a special use permit.
Treat ash trees with insecticide within 36 separate stands totaling up to 1,361 acres so they are more resilient to emerald ash borer infestation, conserve genetic diversity and maintain a seed source for future ash regeneration.
Replace existing trail bridge with larger structure designed to meet current Trail Management Objectives. Stabilize streambank to prevent erosion and improve watershed resiliency.
Application to reconstruct, use and maintain a private road across National Forest System land from French Hollow Road to private property year round to haul construction materials and use by vehicles and snowmobiles. Cancelled due to error.
The project consists of issuance of a Special Use Permit to Mr. Beane to reconstruct and maintain part of the Tunnel Brook trail to his private property. The trail on NFS lands is 0.9 mile long and 16 feet wide, covering approximately 1.75 acres.
The former Bear Brook Picnic Ground parking lot would be renovated to provide up to 50 parking spaces for users of the Brandon Gap Backcountry Zones. The project would mostly utilize the existing footprint of the previous parking area.
Flooding in 2019 has caused bank failure of Bingo Brook and erosion of Bingo Brook Road. The Town of Rochester has requested a permit to reroute 150 feet of road temporarily, and 575 feet rerouted permanently at a later date.
Restore stream habitat, function and morphology by removing barriers to aquatic organism passage and placing Large Woody Debris (LWD) in 3 headwater streams of the White River: Bingo, Perkins, and Joe Smith Brooks located in the Rochester District.
Reconstruct approximately 300 foot section of the Hogback Trail within the Blueberry Hill Nordic trail system. Includes repair of a drainage ditch and trail tread, installation of 5 new culverts, and replacement of an existing culvert.
Remove existing bridge from Elsie's Loop Trail and move it intact to a the Sucker Brook #1 location. The analysis at this level was cancelled because the project fit a category not requiring a Decision Memo.
Intent is to add trails to National Forest trail system, improve parking opportunities on west side of the lake, connect the northern parking area to the trail system, remove the southern parking lot, and implement erosion control and restorations
The purpose of this project is to prevent further resource damage from beaver activity by enhancing riparian vegetation at Blueberry Lake by live staking willow cuttings along sections of the shoreline.
This project would maintain and restore the blueberry patch at the Blueberry Patch Campground. The desired outcome is to re-invigorate the patch, plant new blueberry shrubs, and increase health and productivity.
Restore wetland function to a drained swamp white oak swamp north of Blueberry Patch Campground by dismantling a drainage ditch, burying non-native invasive plants, and restoring pit and mound topography.
Remove a culvert and replace with a permanent hardened ford in Boardman Creek east of East Town Line Road in the Aman East Pasture to improve cattle access and water quality
The project includes the issuance of a two special use permits for the construction/reconstruction and use of roads on National Forest System lands to provide access to seasonal camps and for logging operations on private lands.
Rehabilitate roads and trails within the Glastenbury Wilderness. Add barriers to roads and trails that lead into the wilderness; remove Hell's Hollow bridge; and improve existing non-system trail and add it to the trail system.
Decommission and restore Boyden Brook Road/Trail (FR 49/FT 749) to improve watershed conditions. The relocation of Boyden Brook Trail (FT 749) has been removed from the proposal pending confirmation of a sustainable route across private land.
Relocate and construct an approximate 2 mile segment of the Boyden Brook Snowmobile Trail (Forest Trail 749) in a more sustainable trail location. Complete improvements to the Taylor Brook Trail (FT 700) to bring it to a Class 4 trail standard.
Relocate approximately 1 mile of Branch Pond Trail out of three significant state wetlands. A combination of trail relocations, puncheons and drainage structures construction will take place.
Place large woody debris into Breakneck Brook to restore aquatic habitat functions. Trees and rootwads would be placed and anchored with a small tracked excavator.
Create and maintain three glade skiing trails approximately 25 feet wide at Bromley Ski Area. Includes minimal clearing and has no earth disturbance. The closed canopy will be maintained.
Widen a 300' section of an existing trail an average of 50'. A 300' long tree skiing area, averaging 60' wide, would be created adjacent to the trail widening project, between Havoc and Pushover ski trails.
Bromley Mountain Equity Limited Partnership (Bromley Mountain Ski Resort) has requested to access land they own in the Town of Winhall. Their access would require using existing roads/landings on NFS land to harvest timber on their property.
Relocate a segment of Bucklin Trail that was damaged from Tropical Storm Irene to move it away from Brewers Brook. This is a popular Appalachian Trail/Long Trail sidetrail to acess Killington Peak.
Issuance of a Special Use Permit to allow a bi-annual competitive horse ride on the existing National Forest Horse Trail System. The permit would be for a five year period.
This project includes all aspects of hedgerow removal within the Butcher Hill pasture including removal of overstory trees, understory vegetation, stumps and rocks, and grading of the land.
Establish a butternut seed orchard within Grassland for Wildlife Management Area to develop disease resistant trees. Area occupied by the orchard is estimated to be 250 feet x 250 feet.
To establish a 1 1/2 acre fenced plantation of grafted butternut (Juglans cinerea) tree seedlings within a clearing that was formally pastured and is maintained as an upland opening. Goal is to grow trees that are more resistant to butternut canker.
Issuance of an Outfitting and Guiding (O&G) permit for a term of ten years to The Keewaydin Foundation for the purpose of guided backpacking and day hiking.
Reissue a Right of Way Special Use Permit for 20 years to the Keewaydin Foundation for the purpose of operating and maintaining 4.53 miles of trail and a trail shelter.
Relocate a portion of Catamount Trail Section 12 to a more sustainable location designed for trail use. This project was covered by a previous analysis decision so a new Decision Memo is no longer needed.
Construct an approximate 1.6 mile segment of the Catamount Trail to provide connectivity between Forest Trail 134, Round Robin Trail, and the South Pond parcel. The trail will be managed for cross-country ski use.
Close about 1/4 mile section of the Catamount Cross Country Ski Trail that is within a streambed and replace with new trail construction in an adjacent upland forested area to the west.
Relocate a portion of the Catamount Trail, a cross country ski trail, between Vermont Route 73 and the Blueberry Management Area in Goshen. The new route would improve safety and decrease trail tread maintenance.
Relocate a portion of the Catamount Trail off of Steam Mill Road to reduce the amount of shared miles with snowmobiles. Trail will be rerouted west of Steam Mill Road and connect to the Rikert Nordic Center trail system.
Re-route of Catamount Trail across state land and AT/LT corridor administered by Green Mountain National Forest. Purpose is to move the trail off of a currently shared snowmobile trail, most of project will be on state land.
Apply chemical (insecticide) to control the existing hemlock wooly adelgid that are affecting hemlock trees within the Caywood Point Recreation and Education Special Area.
Trail improvements are necessary to address erosion, slumping, sedimentation and hydraulic connectivity concerns. Improvements include a 500 foot trail relocation, installation of drainage structures, and gate installation.
Issue a special use permit to Vermont Hut Association to construct and operate a year-round cabin/hut at campground site 16 within the Chittenden Brook campground.
Issuance of a special use permit with a term of two years, authorizing work on the existing right of way. Fourteen hardwood trees would be cut and left in place, and the entire length of the right of way would be resurfaced with crushed stone.
Issue an Outfitting and Guiding (O&G) permit for a term of ten years to Clearwater Sports for the purpose of canoe, kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, lessons, and demos at Blueberry Lake.
The purpose of the project is to respond to an application for winter use of an existing log landing and skid road from Cobb Lumber Inc. on National Forest Lands. Use of this log landing would be needed for two years.
Clarify the management direction for existing communication sites Forest-wide including the Philidelphia Peak repeater within the Battell Wilderness with modification of Forest-wide and Wilderness Area Management Area standards and guidelines.
Remove hedgerow for grassland birds, provide better access to one of the haying units on the east side of the grassland. Remove the old fences, clear the brush, cut <5 trees over 3 inch dbh using trucks, tractors, chainsaws, and brush cutters.
Relocation of the Corridor 7 trail crossing of Vermont State Route 11/30 to improve safety and the relocation of a section of trail that is currently closed due to failing infrastructure with the goal of improving safety and the trail experience.
Reroute section of existing snowmobile trail through the VELCO corridor to existing old logging road on the Cow Mtn Pond Legacy tract. Construction of 1500ft of new snowmobile trail will include cutting small trees, debrushing, stumping & waterbars.
Reissue a special use permit to Vermont Association of Snow Travelers for the operation and maintenance of a segment of a snowmobile trail located on a Forest Legacy Tract. The fee title of the tract located in Granby, VT is owned by the U.S.
Issue a special use permit to the Town of Granby to relocate an existing hiking trail onto a portion of a Forest Legacy Tract where the fee title is owned by the U.S.
Issue a 20 year term permit to build a 12-16 foot wide, 0.76 miles long private road to access private property and install a sap line for removing maple sap from the property. The road would extend from Cobb Hill Road to the private property.
Application for Special Use Permit to erect wind turbines and develop a commercial wind power facility on National Forest lands. Supplemental DEIS released in late December 2010; FEIS/ROD released in January, 2012.
Cut and remove over-topping trees to provide apple trees access to sunlight within 72 stands across the Manchester Ranger District. Includes pruning apple trees to promote health of the trees and enhance fruit production for wildlife.
Maintain existing permanent upland openings by hand, mowing, machine, or prescribed burn within 146 stands across the Manchester Ranger District. Total area maintained includes about 1,568 acres.
Construct a series of shallow water depressions up to three feet deep to create naturally-appearing wetland habitat in the southwestern quarter of the Dogue parcel (5 depressions) and in portions o fthe Aman North grassland (5 depressions).
This project would restore a scenic vista that previously existed at the Dunham Shelter on the Finger Lakes Trail. The vista has not been maintained in many years and now has brush and trees blocking the scenic view from the trail shelter.
The purpose of this project is to replace the failing water control structure on the pond/wetland along Dunn Road and enhance the pond/wetland by dredging.
The project would create additional glades on the southern portion of Dutch Hill backcountry ski area to provide terrain for recreation and clear vegetation for vista improvement near the summit of Dutch Hill.
Place LWD into a 0.25 miles section of Dutton Brook using heavy equipment. Project initially called for hand-placed LWD in an additional 0.25 miles section, but this will not take place under the revised project proposal.
Increase amount of regenerating aspen for benefit of early successional wildlife species (such as ruffed grouse) by cutting about 7 acres of mature aspen in Compartment 31 Stand 11.
Cut and leave mature aspen on about 4 acres to create early successional aspen habitat for wildlife. The site is located near the Potomac ponds in the northeast portion of Compartment 35, Stand 103.
Issuance of a 5 year Recreation Event permit for Endurance Races. The Endurance Society holds two foot races every year on trails starting at Blueberry Inn.
Hay harvesting in existing fields on two tracts of NFS land in Grassland for Wildlife MA. One field is in Military Lot (ML) 8 on the north side of Searsburg Rd. opposite the end of Grove Rd; the second is in ML 13 on the west side of Wardner Corner.
Installation of a solar array on one acre located in Ballard Pasture consisting of 56 panels arranged in 2 rows (2 feet x 14 feet) covering 1500 square feet.
Reissuing expired permits for up to 18 roads or trails providing access to private lands within the Green Mountain National Forest. Individual roads or trails occupy from 0.03 to 2.91 acres of NFS land.
Close and decommission cabin due to extensive safety and maintenance needs including inadequate lateral bracing for piers, vandalism and rodent issues. It was determined that this project is a category of action that does not require a Decision Memo.
The proposed action is to reconfigure the parking area at the Falls of Lana Trailhead by widening and repaving the existing parking lot. This would allow for 15 additional parking spaces.
The project would remove Feller Brook Trail and Wallingford Pond Spur C from the National Forest System Trails Database. These trails have not seen snowmobile use in several years and are missing two bridges.
5-year permit to authorize an annual one day recreation event held on 4th of July weekend. A maximum of 250 participants run distances of 25 km, 50 km, or 50 miles on a 25 km loop in the Finger Lakes NF, beginning at the Potomac Group Campground.
Improve forest health, restore ecological function and character to forest stands, and enhance wildlife habitat by harvesting timber and other vegetation management activities on approximately 800 acres throughout the Finger Lakes National Forest.
Self-sustaining recreational fisheries would be created by stocking fish at four ponds on the Finger Lakes National Forest: Ballard, Teeter, Foster, and Potomac. Large woody debris would also be placed along the shoreline to provide cover for fish.
Plant a mix of trees and shrubs in riparian areas in the Woodard, Tunison, Ballard, and South Stevens pastures to enhance the riparian habitat. The areas will be fenced to exclude livestock prior to planting.
Construct approximately 800 feet of newly created Finger Lakes Trail (part of North Country Trail) to separate the Interloken and Finger Lakes Trails which are currently co-located.
Repair trails and recreation related infrastructure damaged by the record rainfalls that occured in August 2008. Repairs include: trail reroutes, bridge replacements, trail tread and waterbar repairs, rock stairs work, and culvert replacement.
Modify the existing Forest Plan Monitoring Program in compliance with the 2012 Forest Service Planning Rule (36 CFR 219). This is NOT a NEPA project or Forest Plan Amendment. Comment period for proposed changes ended on April 29, 2016.
Harvest mature trees that have encroached into the permanent opening since its creation in 1982. Trees would be removed with traditional harvest equipment on about 15 acres of the total 30 acre opening and restore it to early successional habitat.
The Town of Granville has applied for a special use authorization to make necessary repairs to FR55. This includes moving the roadbed up to 25 feet to re-contour and stabilize a slumping bank with rip rap to increase its stability.
Repair of trail segments along a three mile stretch of Forest Trail 385 (VAST Corridor 7) between Forest Road (FR) 30 and FR 58 that were damaged from Tropical Storm Irene. Repair work consists of bridge and culvert replacement, and fill in washouts.
Non-commercial timber stand improvement activities within multiple stands across the Forest to release desireable hardwood and softwood tree species from competing vegetation. Stands and acres to be treated will be determined prior to formal scoping.
Decommission 31 miles of National Forest System (NFS) trails and add .25 miles of snowmobile trail. Trail decommissions include 15 miles snowmobile use; 14 miles pedestrian use; and 2 miles multiple use (x-country ski, snowshoe & mountain bike).
This project would expand the current parking area to allow for a greater number of vehicles. Current design allows for four vehicles to safely park in the parking area. Our goal would be to expand the parking lot to accommodate 10 vehicles.
This project would relocate and upgrade trails at the Robert Frost Wayside site in order to improve user safety and universal accessibility, address streambank erosion, and respond to public feedback for future recreation site management.
Amend the Forest Plan to re-allocate Wilderness Study Areas, Remote Backcountry Forest, and Candidate Research Natural Areas Management Area (MA) remnants to other MAs resulting from the New England Wilderness Act.
Control non-native invasive plants throughout the Green Mountain National Forest using mechanical, manual, chemical, biological, or experimental methods, prescribed fire, or a combination of these.
A permit with a two year term would be issued to Green Mountain Power for construction of an underground powerline from an existing pole on Little Pond Road (Forest Road 275) and install approximately 600 feet of conduit.
This project was 'Canceled' because it is a duplicate of Old Town Road Powerline Reconstruction Permit #65929. Project #66458 will remain on the public SOPA for one quarter, then be removed.
Application to authorize improvement of the Silver Lake and Sucker Brook Diversion Dam access roads, installation of temporary structures to allow for removal of accumulated sediment from impoundment, and deposition of the sediment at the Goshen Pit.
The proposed action would authorize maple tapping operations through a Special Use Permit (SUP) to expand operations on lands administered by the GMNF. The permit would cover operations on 12 acres for up to ten years.
Modify an existing special use permit to Don Gale authorizing the expansion of a permitted sugarbush by adding 12 acres in the northeast corner of his tapping area for the remainder of the current permit term. Access would remain the same.
Re-establish regenerating and young age class component in aspen/birch communities by commercial timber harvest in mature and high risk stands. Harvest areas include small multiple sites totaling about 60 acres.
Re-establish and maintain low-bush blueberry openings on 63 acres in and around the Goshen Blueberry Management Area. Includes commercial removal of trees and control of brush with mastication and prescribed fire.
The project consists issuing a special use permit to Green Mountain Power Corporation for the purpose of reconstructing and extending the spillway at Goshen Dam to withstand floods and meet FERC requirements. The permit area is 0.71 acres.
The proposed action is to amend the Goshen Dam Spillway permit (ROC365) in include an additional 0.5 acres to the permit area for the check dams (see project map), and to amend the expiration date to December 31, 2026.
Issue a Recreation Event permit for a period of five years to Blueberry Hill Inn, Inc. for the purpose of conducting an annual cross-country trail run.
Issue a long-term special use permit to 'Ride it if You Can' for a rest area in the parking area on Lincoln Gap during the Gran Fondo riding event. Cancelled at decision memo level because event was permitted for less than one year.
Plant native warm season grasses and pollinator mix on up to 450 acres of grasslands over a 15-year period using activities such as prescribe burning, herbicide (glyphosate product), no-till equipment and mowing.
Enhancing wildlife and pollinator habitats by planting desirable species in grasslands, shrublands and riparian areas on approx. 1,954 acres. Site preparation/planting include use of mowing, burning, disking, harrow, rototiller, and seed drill.
GMP has applied to add an electric distribution line to an existing pole-mounted phone line south along the Ripton-Lincoln Road near the intersection with the North Branch Road. This project is now part of the North Zone GMP Special Use project.
Relocate about 6,400 foot power line corridor managed by Green Mountain Power (GMP) along North, Savage and Mad Tom Roads. Project cancelled because it is included in the Forest-wide GMP permit reissuance.
Re-issue Special Use Permit to authorize all existing Green Mountain Power (GMP) power lines located across the Forest and to authorize transfer of permit from Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).
This project would issue a SUP with a term of 5 years to Green Mountain Power, authorizing them to construct approximately 3,120 feet of underground powerline, five junction boxes, and 1,080 feet of new above-ground line.
Installation of 4 utility poles and 1,180 feet of powerline to bring power to private parcels in the Towns of Readsboro and Woodford; Reconstruction of 2 utility poles and approx. 300 feet of powerline in the Town of Bristol.
Issue a permit to Gree Mountain Power (GMP) to bury a new power line in an opening behind a screen of vegetation north of State Route 125 near Rober Frost interpretive site. Now part of the North Zone GMP special use project.
Special use permit to Green Mountain Power (GMP) for a proposed above ground line extension on Cobb Hill Road. Upon completion of the project the new line would be added to the GMP Master Permit.
Issue permit to Green Mountain Power to replace aerial powerline running both cross country north of West Hill Rd and along that road in Readsboro. About 0.205 acre of NFS land will be affected.
Issue permit to Green Mountain Power (GMP) to replace old aerial powerline on NFS land on east side of Downingville Road. This is now part of the North Zone GMP Special Use project.
This project would authorize Green Mountain Power to install an electric line and fiber optic cable to Goshen Dam which would enable remote sensing of water levels and flows at the dam and remote operation of valves and gates.
Green Mountain Power proposes to reconstruct a power line on VT Route 125 in Ripton, with 5 foot taller poles & covered conductors, under the authority of a Special Use Permit. 808 feet of the line crosses National Forest Lands.
Issuance of a priority use special use permit to conduct guided rock climbing and hiking on National Forest System land. Decision Memo cancelled due to permit not to exceed 1 year thus lower level of NEPA documentation is applicable.
Issuance of a 10 year Priority Special Use Permit for Outfitting/Guiding of hiking, camping, orienteering, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing in pre-approved areas of Chittenden Reservoir, Lefferts Pond and Deer Leap.
The project would consist of issuance of a special use permit to the Green Mountain Trailblazers for a private snowmobile trail. The trail would be maintained to Forest Service standards for a snowmobile trail. Other use would be excluded.
Maintenance and improvement of recreation features and facilities at Hapgood Pond to meet the needs of visitors and standards for safety, sustainability, and universal access.
Designate and reconstruct trail tread on 5.6 miles existing cross country ski trails and Forest Road 46 for mountain bike use. Cancelled because it was authorized by a category not requiring a Decision Memo.
The Burnt Hill Riders Association has applied to continue to conduct up to 2 competitive horseback riding events per year on trails designated for horseback riding. These events have occurred under special use authority for over 10 years.
Application of biological and chemical control measures to control the spreading infestation of hemlock wooly adelgid and reduce the chances of widespread hemlock mortality in areas of high hemlock density across the Forest.
Realignment of the Hogback Loop Trail (Catamount Trail) near the privately owned Blueberry Hill Inn. Construction of 0.14 miles of Class 4 Cross Country Ski Trail and a bridge, culvert, or ford. Decommissioning of 0.7 miles of ski trail.
The project purpose is to mitigate impacts and degradation of a wetland complex that the trail currently runs through. This proposal also seeks to address the recent loss of access to a connector trail through private property.
Reclaim the vistas and wildlife habitat by re-opening these fields. Howard Hill involves removal of woody vegetation from interior and edges. Briggs-Peters involves mowing grass and golden rod.
The project aims to reduce the impacts that non-native invasive plants are having on the Forest by using a variety of treatment options for their control or eradication. This project would supersede the 2008 FLNF Invasive Plant Control decision.
Isaiah Slade has applied for a special use permit authorizing the construction of a driveway that is 85 feet long, and 20 feet wide to reach his private property. Surrounding private property is too steep to reach the building site.
Manage Jones Brook East trail for mountain bike use and relocate a section of the trail where it is currently unsuitable for summer use. Trail relocation would be 830 feet in length and implemented in partnership with existing trail partners.
Project is to authorize a yarding corridor and a landing on NFS land so a private inholding can be logged. The skid trail is 20 feet wide by 400 feet long, and the landing is approximately 0.25 acres in size.
Repair and reopen Kelley Stand Road (Forest Highway 6) that was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. Work includes road and bridge restoration, rock excavation, stream restoration and other activities on both NFS and private lands.
Re-issuance of an expired special use permit to cultivate fields on National Forest System land on 2 separate tracts totaling about 25 acres along the White River. This project is now called the Liberty Hill Farm Special Use Permit project.
Issue special use authorization to provide State contractor access to repair the Kent Pond spillway damaged during Tropical Storm Irene. Access is by road across NFS land for approximiately 800 feet,
The construction of a new, 15 car parking lot located adjacent to Route 100, just north of Kent Pond in Killington, VT. This parking area would serve as an access point to the designated Killington mountain bike trail network.
A 4 mile loop trail that encompasses portions of River Rd., Valley Park Rd., Thundering Brook Rd., Killington town land and NFS land. About 3.7 miles of the loop is located on town property and public roads and about 0.3 mile on NFS land.
Reissue the existing special use permit authorizing the operation and maintenance of the 0.3 mile segment of the Town of Killington 4 mile River Road Loop Trail that is on National Forest System land.
Special Use Permit for use of a road on National Forest System lands authorizing private individual access to private land for recreation and logging. Part of route requires reconstructing abandoned Town Road; the remainder requires new construction
Review of new information for Forest Plan roads management direction is documented in the Final Roads Management Supplemental Information Report dated July 2021. Conclusion is no amendment is needed but Plan administrative changes have been.
This project would reauthorize the use of a three-mile long road within the Glastenbury Wilderness to access two private inholdings. No new road construction would occur.
Issuance of special use permits to authorize the Lauzon and Sausville families to access their private land inholdings within the Glastenbury Wilderness Area by private road.
Remove snowmobile and horse access from Lefferts Pond Trail (FT 133) to reduce wetland impacts and maintenance costs; reroute horse use onto Lefferts Day Use Area access road (FR412); improve Round Robin snowmobile and horse trail to restore access.
To improve the recreation experience at Lefferts Pond Day Use Area, this project would construct an accessible fishing structure on Lefferts Pond, construct a new 35 car parking area, and improve/widen Forest Road 412 for enhanced access.
Special Use Permit for use of a road on National Forest System lands authorizing private individual access to private land for recreation and logging. Cancelled pending further investigation.
Removal and replacement of the existing culvert structure on Hanks Brook at the intersection of Lincoln Gap Road and Hanks Road in the Town of Warren. the new structure will allow free aquatic passage along the stream.
VELCO proposes to improve worker safety and emergency response by replacing their 10 foot tower with a taller tower and consolidating all other site users under the authority of an amendment to the Lincoln Peak Electronics Site Association Permit.
Repair an existing breached berm that reroutes Little Mad Tom Brook to a long-established diversion channel. Reconstruction of the berm is necessary to prevent flooding and protect property and infrastructure.
This project would remove trees on 21 acres from two permanent wildlife openings to allow for planned maintenance of the openings. This would be a complimentary action to a timber sale implemented for the Early Successional Habitat Project.
Amendment of an existing right of way (ROW) special use permit to include year round use and to extend the ROW by approximately 460 feet from the end of Pine Gap Road to the existing ROW.
Issue a special use permit to use an existing right-of-way .03 mile in length, 15 feet in width to spur road 62A off of Forest Road 62. Uses include wheeled vehicles during appropriate times of the year, and snowmobile use during the winter.
Three trail bridges on the Manchester Ranger District would be replaced due to their poor structural integrity and to provide trail users with a safe and enjoyable route over water crossings.
Replace or repair 11 trail bridges that have significant maintenance needs. Project would involve heavy equipment and would be implemented in partnership with existing trail partners. Initially included Wardsboro Link #3, now Project #64533.
Andrew Marks has applied for access to his private land off the Fay Road in Goshen. Consists of constructing an 80 ft long by 14 ft wide low standard road for wood lot management and recreation use.
The project consists of issuance of a Special Use Permit to Mr. Marques to reconstruct and maintain part of the Tunnel Brook trail to his private property. The trail on NFS lands is .15 mile long and 16 feet wide, covering approximately .55 acres.
Issue a permit for 20 years for installation of a 2 by 3 foot cistern on the west side of Pine Gap Road to contain spring water for a residence on adjacent private land. The permit area would be less than 0.1 acres.
This project consists of the closure and conveyance of the Middlebury Office Administrative Site to reduce and align facilities and infrastructure with current staffing and budget levels.
Maintenance of existing permanent open areas on the Middlebury and Rochester Ranger Districts, and Appalachian Trail Corridor by mowing, hand-cutting, chipping, and/or prescribed fire on 155 seperate sites for a total of about 1,309 acres.
Re-connect Corridor 7 and Minnie Baker snowmobile trails using existing old trails/roads on both federal and non-federal lands. Consists of 0.2 miles of new trail on National Forest land while closing the same amount where former connectivy was lost.
The project would relocate the Minerva Hinchey Shelter onto National Forest land, construct a new moldering toilet, and decommission an unauthorized trail network near the shelter.
Increase health of forest stands surrounding the Silver Lake and Moosalamoo developed campgrounds using unevenaged harvest methods on about 69 acres. This would also decrease the safety risk associated with hazardous trees.
Create multiple use trails (hiking and biking) on existing Forest Trails 120, 181 and 797. Portions of these trails would need improvements to allow mountain bike use.
Authorize the use of National Forest System lands under permit at the Mountain Snow Ski Resort for the establishment and maintenance of a disc golf course. Also, use of existing trails for downhill bike race.
This project would authorize Mt. Snow to install infrastructure associated with an interactive skiing app and increase areas on the mountain where electrical power would be available.
An 80 ft long trench, two ft deep, would be dug between the top of Lift #17 to the Summit Lodge to carry fiber optic lines. Some blasting may be necessary. An existing 800 ft trench would be opened to replace a conduit with fiber optics.
Widen the High Traverse alpine ski trail to relieve congestion, replace 400 feet of buried power line along the trail and add a valve house in the same vicinity to improve snowmaking efficiency.
Reconstruct 1,800 ft of existing trail, construct 1,300 ft of new single track trail in tree islands between ski trails with mini-excavator. Minimal removal of trees, build up tread with native or imported mineral soil, install drainage structures.
Install 37,950 feet of air and snowmaking pipelines on trails located on NFS lands that currently do not have snowmaking to increase the snowmaking on Mt. Snow Ski Resort to 99%. Construct Carinthia Pond bypass to restore natural stream flow.
Project Cancelled - NEPA analysis no longer needed because the action was modified to fit within an existing pre-disturbed trail corridor and is covered by the ski area permit maintenance annual operating plan.
Issue a Special Use Permit to the Danby-Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department for a period of two years to maintain an existing sports field on National Forest System lands.
Construct a trail within the special use permit area for winter snowshoe use. The trail would be about two feet wide and 1500 feet long and connect with the snowshoe trail on private lands to create a loop.
Re-issue a 10-year permit to operate and maintain existing nordic trail system. The trail system is comprised of approximately 10.9 miles of trails, of which 1.4 miles, or 13%, is on National Forest land. The permit term would be for 10 years.
Re-issue a ten year Special Use Permit Mountain Top Inn & Resort to operate and maintain 12 miles of Nordic trail system and operate guided horseback rides on 3.6 miles of roads and trails on National Forest System lands.
This project would widen and grade trails to improve drainage, allow for safe travel by skiers and snowshoers, and improve visibility on corners on existing Nordic ski trails within the Mountain Top Resort special use permit area.
The projects consists of reconstructing and adding additional water-bars, installing 6 culverts, with drainage ditch, and constructing a 100’ relocation of the trail.
Issue permit to NYSEG for 30 years for 5.02 acres of existing aerial powerlines and anchors. Routine maintenance and mechanical vegetation management would be authorized. This project replaces 3 existing permits and reduces duplication.
integrated resource project being designed to increase efficiencies across program areas by using commercial and non-commercial veg management, stewardship contracts, partnerships and CCS agreements to improve ecological conditions and habitat.
Project will address the non-conforming infrastructure (roads) that may inhibit naturally occurring ecological processes to take place. Roads within the Battell and Breadloaf will be restored closer to natural conditions.
Remove non-conforming structures (road culverts) in newly created Wilderness on Forest Roads 39B, 39C and 61A. These culverts would be removed with a variety of non-motorized/mechanized methods such as hand crews and draft animals.
Complete a multi-resource management plan for an 145-acre New Jersey tract purchased via the Legacy Tract Program. Although under USDA Forest Service jurisdiction, management will be provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Relocate and construct an approximate 0.15 mile segment of the Norske Trail in a more sustainable trail location within the Breadloaf Wilderness that will not require the construction of a new bridge. Remove the dilapidated bridge from wilderness.
The project proposal includes activities at three sites: 1) Oak Ridge Trailhead reconstruction, 2) North Country National Scenic Trail construction (0.3 miles), and 3) existing trail improvements.
Issue a special use permit to Green Mountain Power to extend, replace, and/or upgrade approximately 4,088 feet of electric distribution line at 3 seperate sites for a total of 1.74 acres of National Forest System land.
Placement of large wood debris in the upper parts and tributaries of Michigan Brook, tributaries of Middle Branch Middlebury River, and Sparks Brook to restore stream functions and improve aquatic habitat. This project was completed in 2015.
Placement of large woody debris within the upper portions and tributaries of Michigan Brook, tributaries of Middle Branch Middlebury River, and Sparks Brook to restore stream functions and improve aquatic habitat.
The project reroutes parts of 3 separate trails (x-country ski routes that are part of the Catamount Trail system) to provide for trails that are more sustainable, less prone to erosion, easier to maintain & improve safety.
Special use authorization to expand an existing sugarbush operation on National Forest System lands. Includes a new mainline with feeders along Forest Road 348.
Large woody debris (LWD) would be placed in stream channels by Chop & Drop method without use of heavy equipment in the following brooks: Big Branch (3.9mi), Ten Kilns (2.7mi), and their un-named first order tributaries near FR10 and FR30.
Project will review issue of Special Use authorizations to Outfitters and Guides for recreational/educational trips
which have not caused significant resource impacts in the past. Authorizations may exceed one year and cover a range of activities.
Perkins Logging plans to harvest private land in Wardsboro, VT. They’ve requested winter use of about 600’ of skid trail to a landing on NFS land next to a Town Highway for a period of 3 years.
Formalize agreements or issue special use permit to mow existing permanent upland openings near Richville Road. The Mount Tabor ball field opening has been removed from this project because it is covered by an existing NEPA decision.
This project would authorize issuance of a permit to William Perry to place beehives on the National Forest. He would mow two locations 40 by 50 feet in size to place up to 30 hives in each from April 15 to October 15 annually.
Removal of all hedgerows within the Peterson pasture that are not adjacent to streams or cattle ponds making this pasture more open and more appealing to grassland nesting birds.
Reauthorization of a special use permit for a term of five years, authorizing three annual Pioneer Youth Treks in which up to 90 people with wheeled hand carts re-enact the migration of early members of their church on a pre-approved route.
B. Potekhen will log land he owns next to US Tract 304 purchased by the U.S. Government last year. Historic logging has used a landing on this tract. Issue a permit to authorize the use of the existing landing.
Construct three shallow water depressions in the eastern portion of the Potomac North grassland for wildlife to recreate natural appearing and functional wetland habitat.
Restoration of riparian habitats by reducing the influence of anthropogenic features and incision on drainage. Process-based restoration practices will include utilizing natural materials to create check dams to slow and spread runoff.
Use the existing trail network at Prospect Mountain to create a 5 km homologated race course. Includes the construction of about 0.4 km of new trail with the remainder to be regraded and brought up to standard.
Upgrade and repair the Upper Loose Moose, Mountain, Hawthorne, Shea's and Danish Delight Nordic ski trails. Work includes the removal of boulders, removing 10 trees, installation of 9 culverts, and some widening and short reroutes of trails.
The project would construct new Nordic ski trail segments, widen existing trails, and install culverts to relieve trail congestion, increase skier safety, and enhance the recreational experience at Prospect Mountain.
No change in service, simply a change in ownership with CVPS purchasing Rochester Electric in August of 2006. Some of the facilities are on NFS land under SUP, which expired with the sale of the company. CVPS has applied for a new SUP in their name
Issue special use permits to use National Forest System land to 1) the Red Pine Landowners Association for a road (Red Pine Drive) to access private land; and 2) Green Mountain Power for a buried powerline along the road to provide power.
Project 63896 was Canceled because the same project (63821) already exists on the SOPA. Those interested in this project should refer to Project 63821. Project 63896 will remain on the public SOPA for one quarter, then be removed.
Project will remove cultivated crops, restore vegetation, and ultimately provide enhanced public recreational access to the Battenkill River. Opening maintenance will include hand, mechanical and/or prescribed fire treatments.
Reroute the Catamount Trail to the periphery of the Rickert Nordic Center trail system by constructed 2 short trail segments to seperate Catamount trail and Nordic Center trail users.
Using the existing trail footprint, install a raised boardwalk on the Robert Frost interpretive trail to reduce safety hazards and maintenance concerns associated with unstable decking, a damaged bridge, and increasingly frequent tread washouts.
Designate approximately 3 miles of hiking, biking or multiple use trail adjacent to the Rochester Ranger Station. A trail by the administrative site would provide employees and the public with a multiple loop system of varying skill level/terrain.
Reauthorization of Outfitter & Guide permits for True North, Confluence, Killington Mountain Guides, Alectoris Fontinalis and Alpine Endeavors for a term of ten years. Activities include backpacking, cross country skiing, fishing and rock climbing.
One alternative for logging N ½ of Romeo tract is to stay on Romeo land and truck over an old truck road which is now VAST Corridor 9. Two alternatives to log the S ½: both involve skidding to landings on NFS land and trucking from there to SR 8.
A private timber sale will occur in conjunction with and adjacent to the Forest Service (FS) Beech Ridge Timber Sale. Timber from the private sale will be skidded over skid trails from the FS sale, under the authority of a Special Use Permit.
Timber from a private sale will be skidded over skid trails on adjacent National Forest land the authority of a Special Use Permit. CANCELLED because the project is duplicated in our reporting system.
Issue a special use permit for use of an existing 0.25 acre log landing, for temporary storage of 50,000 bf of logs from a 20 acre adjacent private tract. The applicant has an easement to use the road for hauling logs.
Issuance of a Special Use Permit to replace an expiring right of way easement for a road that is 3,160 feet long. The right of way width would be increased to 16 feet to allow for maintenance of drainage structures.
Project seeks to remove remnant fence posts and metal wires from old vineyard (Compartment 60 Stand 103) on Satterly Hill Rd. A bull dozer and/or backhoe will remove the hazards in late Aug / early Sept, 2010, allowing for safe future activities.
The purpose of this project is to till and smooth fields to allow for desired future management. Old grape vineyard rows are present in the fields, which makes mowing and burning operations for grassland management very difficult.
Enhance wetland function and reduce erosion around a recovering wetland by re-establishing original wetland outlet and dimensions, dismantling old drainage ditches, and reducing flow through a failing culvert draining into a deeply eroding gully.
Issue a special use permit to the Federal Highway Administration to replace a bridge on Town Highway 13 that was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011.
Vermont Huts Association and the Moosalamoo Association are proposing the construction and operation of a hut at Silver Lake. The proposed hut would be open to the public for year-round recreation.
This project involves installation of steps and staircases to reduce erosion, reduce sedimentation entering the lake and downstream waterways, and improve visitor experience and safety.
Issuance of a special use permit to Vermont Elks Charities, Inc dba Silver Towers Camp authorizing the construction, maintenance, and use of a 500 ft. long trail between the camp and Forest Road 89.
Create a dry fire hydrant along Smith Road for use by local volunteer fire departments and Agency resources to aid in fire protection. The pond would also be dredged to install the hydrant and improve water quality.
The project would consist of the issuance of a road right-of-way permit to Mr. Smith for the reconstruction, utilization, and maintenance of a timber haul road and a gate. The road would be 16 feet wide and 0.46 miles long, covering 0.89 acres.
Relocate existing snowmobile trail from Snow Valley private property onto adjacent private property and NFS lands. The portion on NFS lands would be approximately 0.6 mile of newly constructed trail and 0.1 mile of improved existing trail.
Three 1-day snowmobile events in the Red Mill Rd area (Woodford) and the Somerset Landing Strip: A Very Special People Ride on 13 Feb, a charity hot dog roast on 20 Feb, and a charity lunch/poker run on 6 Mar. Hosts: Woodford Snobusters/Rotary Club.
Releasing fruiting species from competing vegetation. Many heirloom varieties exist and have flourished on the FLNF. In order to keep them they need to be maintained.
This project consists of large wood placement on approximately 2.1 miles of stream along the South Fork of the Roaring Branch where chainsaws will be used to directionally fell and position trees from the adjacent streamside.
SWWC has asked to build a State required water treatment facility on NFS lands at the Homer Stone trailhead on the side of Homer Stone Road north of Homer Stone Brook. The building will be approx. 8x10 ft, mimicking other outbuildings in appearance.
Multi-resource project activities to meet desired future conditions provided by the 2006 Forest Plan for resources such as recreation, heritage, soil/water, fish/wildlife, rare plants, natural communities, timber, and roads.
Mr. Sprague has about 900 of his 1,400 taps on that portion of the Waldo Tract (#303) in Medburyville, north of SR 9 in Wilmington, that the U.S. will purchase in October/November 2010. He would like to retain those taps under special use permit.
Issuance of a 5 year Recreation Event Special Use Permit for conducting Springer Spaniel Field Trials. Decision Memo cancelled due to permit not to exceed 1 year thus lower level of NEPA documentation is applicable.
Add two sections of existing snowmobile trail totaling about 1.1 miles in use and maintained by the VT Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) to the Forest Service trail system. (Cancelled due to storm damage)
Develop and manage a gravel pit on the west side of an elongated hill-shaped landform between Forest Road 59 and Forest Road 130 on National Forest System land in the Town of Ripton.
Relocate section of Lye Brook trail away from Stratton Pond, replace shelter and tenting area privies, relocate north shore tenting area to former Stratton View site, construct 10 person shelter at Stratton View site.
Dispose up to 1,500 cubic yards of material dredged from Centrail Vermont Public Service (CVPS) managed diversion dam along Sucker Brook. The material would be disposed of at an abandoned gravel pit site on NFS lands just north of Silver Lake.
The project would involve constructing approximately 0.3 miles of 6-foot-wide trail tread south of Sucker Pond to relocate this section of trail out of a wetland and into a more suitable area for multiple trail uses.
Install a new communication line in a trench that would upgrade chairlift safety switches, and telephone and electronic lines. Includes the removal of selected trees to provide a safer approach. Decision Memo not needed due to scope of the project.
The project would replace the slow 34-year-old fixed grip triple chairlift with a with a new, lower-profile, dependable fixed grip quad chairlift, giving better access to upper terrain of Lincoln Peak.
Relocation of the ski patrol building at the top of Heaven's Gate ski lift, to a site adjacent to the skier unload area. The project would require the clearing of a 20 foot by 30 foot area of spruce and fir trees.
Construct new 75 foot approach to In Road Trail which connects Easy Rider Trail to Out to Lunch Trail to improve site distance and grade. Approximately 10 trees would be removed, stumps pulled and trail graded for a total of about 1,200 square feet.
The project would realign the current trail to a more downhill and skier friendly traverse connecting the top of Valley House chairlift to the bottom of Heaven's Gate chairlift.
Two sections of Sleeper Trail would be widened between 20-40 feet in order to meet intermediate level standards totaling 0.40 acres. Trees would be removed, stumps pulled and final grading. Blasting not anticipated, but may be necessary in locations.
Widen the intersection at the top of Steins Run Trail at Sugarbush Ski Area to improve skier and groomer access safety. Area to clear of vegetation would be about 0.2 acres.
Provide tree skiing access within the permit area into Slide Brook basin with limited tree thinning and limbing of some low branches. Also, improve beginner terrain and add conveyor carpet lift near Sugarbear Road ski trail.
Replacement of existing double chair lift with a new four passenger lift. Includes excavation needed to install new lift tower and terminal foundations, and improving skier unloading and trail intersection congestion at top of new lift.
Authorize the removal of the existing Village double chairlift and the construction of a fixed-grip quad chairlift in a slightly realigned corridor within the Sugarbush Resort Special Use Permit Area.
Issue a special use permit to authorize Summit Ventures NE, LLC to add the test water well to their community water system by adding buried power to a pump on the well and pipe from the well.
Replacement of two chair lifts in the same alignments. New lifts would replace older, slower fixed grip lifts with higher capacity and higher speed detachable grip lifts. Some excavation needed for new lift terminals and towers.
Mr. & Mrs. Suss have asked to use a tracked snow machine over Forest roads 273 and 75, plus a short piece of non-system road connecting the two, for winter access to their home in the Town of Woodford.
Road permit to access a private inholding across NFS lands in the Town of Stamford to harvest timber. Permittee would truck logs down FR 264 and FR 265, both of which need road improvement work.
Replace failing water control structures for Foster and Teeter ponds. This work may require the ponds to be drained, existing structures to be removed, new structures and piping installed, and the dams to be rebuilt.
This project would improve the public infrastructure and accessibility at the Texas Falls recreation area, remove features that may pose a public health and safety risk, and reduce deferred maintenance.
The Town of Bennington plans to harvest timber on lands adjacent to National Forest System (NFS) land in 2019-22. The proposal includes 0.8 miles of skid trails to be constructed/reconstructed on NFS land under the authority of a Special Use Permit.
Construct 800 foot access road, trailhead parking and add existing trail to NFS system. Decision Memo cancelled because the proposal will now be included in the Somerset integrated resource project with scoping anticipated in late 2018.
Designate four trial backcountry ski project sites. Activities include thinning of vegetation to enhance skiable terrain while maintaining a healthy forest structure. Additional activities include installing signage and monitoring impacts of the use.
Reconstruct the Tucker Johnson shelter along the Long Trail (LT) that burned down in 2011. Includes the construction of a short trail (about 200 feet) to connect the shelter to the LT and includes a new privy with a footpath.
Relocate a portion of existing snowmobile trail (FT777) to a more sustainable location. Activities include construction of 0.8 mile of new trail, decommissioning 1.0 mile of existing trail, watershed restoration, and issuing 2 special use permits.
Issuance of a long-term special use permit to use an existing trail on National Forest System land for part of a runner and equestrian endurance race. This annual event would cross the Appalachian Trail near Dana Hill.
12.75 miles of broadband network are proposed for addition to existing aerial utility lines on NFS lands on Manchester District. These utility lines already have access roads or trails. Their authorizations allow for maintenance of their systems.
Remove the minimum vegetation required to open scenic vistas on the following trails:Chandler Ridge, Bloodroot Gap, Alphonse Quesnel, Mount Carmel, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Canty, Oak Ridge, Lincoln Gap West Vista, and also at Lefferts Pond Day Use Area.
Create a new trail (approximately 0.2 miles) connecting Voter Brook Overlook to the North Branch Trail (FT 126) in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.
Provide a long, groomed outer woods loop opportunity for Nordic skiers at Rikert Ski Touring Center which is apready permitted to operate a Nordic ski center. Loop will also provide access to the Catamount Trail from Rikert; a gate may be required.
A Special Use Permit would be issued with a term of twenty years for a road Right of Way that is 16 feet wide and includes the existing snowmobile trail (Blue Ridge Mountain Trail, #136) for 1,712 feet and new construction for approximately 600 feet.
Replace Wardsboro trail bridge due to significant maintenance needs. Project would involve heavy equipment and would be implemented in partnership with existing trail partners. Originally part of and scoped under Project #63335.
This project would replace the deteriorating or failing water control structures at 8 ponds with new functional water control structures and associated plumbing. The ponds would then be dredged to reduce sediment levels.
Restore a segment of the West Branch White River that was damaged by gravel mining operations following tropical storm Irene. Work includes the placement of woody debris and boulders to reduce erosion and provide high quality fish habitat
Issue a 20 year Trail Right of Way permit to the Town of Granville to construct, operate and maintain a hiking trail. Work would include vegetation clearing, constructing drainage features and a 16 foot bridge for a total of 1.75 acres. Cancelled.
Re-create wetlands where agricultural modifications drained wetlands to provide habitat for native reptiles, amphibians, wildlife and native vegetation, and hold water on the landscape longer, slowing rates of runoff and reduce flooding.
Construct shallow water depressions in the A-House West and Potomac North grasslands, and reshape existing pond in the Terry Berry grassland to re-create natural-appearing and functional wetland habitat.
The purpose of this project is to establish white oak seedlings in a genetic test to evaluate which parents produce high quality seedlings, and which sources of white oak are best adapted to this site.
Release white pine, oak and hickory regeneration from competition via non-commercial, non-ground disturbing, hand felling on 54 acres in six separate stands across the Forest.
Plant native riparian trees and shrubs along the banks of the White River at Peavine, Corral, Tupper Terraces, Auction Barn Flats, River Bend and North Hollow Farms. Includes planting conifer trees at Tupper Terraces.
The proposed action includes the decommissioning of 0.6 miles of multi-use nonmotorized trail and construction of 0.5 miles of multi-use nonmotorized trail. The newly constructed trail would be designated as a Class 3 cross-country ski trail.
The project would realign the Widow's Clearing Trail by Constructing .5 miles of multi-use nonmotorized trail, and decommissioning .6 miles of trail. The proposed new trail would be managed for bicycles, horses, xc skiing, and hiking.
This project would consist of the issuance of a special use permit amendment to the Wilcox Cultivation Permit. The amendment would allow Mr. Wilcox to cultivate the 8.3 acre field adjacent to his current permit area.
Reissue a 10-year special use permit authorizing Wild Wings Ski Touring Center to operate and maintain a system of cross-country ski trails totaling approximately 6.35 miles. Cancelled at decision memo level due to CE category change to 220.6(d)(9)
Place a series of wells and springs on NFS lands near Crystal Pond, and Crystal and Haystack Ponds that provides water to the Town of Wilmington under the proper authorization. There may be new source springs requested.
The purpose for this project is to respond to an application for a right-of-way (ROW) permit from Woodford Lake Association Inc. for winter access by snowmobiles to an existing trail system.
Designate a section of the powerline corridor, FR 280 & two access trails connecting Woodford Lake Estates to the NFS snowmobile trail system. The proposal includes the decommissioning of the 4 mile Dome Trail (FT 393) in the Lamb Brook area.
Designate 1.6 miles of existing snowmobile trail on a powerline and FR280. Grade trail, install water bars, ditches, 2 culverts, inspect bridge. Remove/block off 2 unauthorized access trails. Remove snowmobile use on 4 miles of Dome Trail, FT393.
Reissue a special use permit to the VT Association of Snow Traveler local club Woodford SnoBusters to use an 800 foot long trail for groomer access from their private building onto Forest Road 74.
Reissue a special use permit to the VT Association of Snow Travelers local club Woodford SnoBusters for annual day use event at Somerset Landing, and Special People Ride at Red Mill.
Reissue expired permit for 20 years to State of VT for 2 hiking trails that connect to Woodford State Park. Relocate one trail out of Aiken Wilderness. Trail right of way will be 4 ft vy 1.36 mi long for 0.43 acres.
Issue a special use permit to authorize the Church of Latter Day Saints youth group to reenact the 19th century Mormon pilgrimage using National Forest trails.
