Butternut Seed Orchard
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Fays Meadow, at end of Fay Road (FR 243), Compartment 108 , Stand 103, Middlebury Ranger District, town of Brandon, county of Addison
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/01/2010 |
| Decision | 09/2010 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Middlebury Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Research; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Research And Development
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Butternut Seed Orchard Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/02/2010
Forests:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Districts:
Middlebury Ranger District
States:
Vermont
Counties:
Addison
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Chris Casey
1007 Route 7 South
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-4362
ccasey@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/27/2010