Dorset / Peru Integrated Resource Project
Multi-resource project activities to meet desired future conditions provided by the 2006 Forest Plan. Proposed activities include vegetation treatments to promote healthy forests and improve wildlife habitat, enhance fish habitat, restore soil and water conditions, increase recreation opportunities, address transportation system needs, and protect or enhance heritage resource sites. The Final Environmental Assessment was completed in February 2013. The Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact was signed on February 28, 2013. The decision legal notice was published in the Rutland Herald on April 12, 2013 triggering a 45-day appeal period ending on May 28, 2013.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National Forest System lands in and around the towns of Dorset and Peru, Bennington County, Vermont
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/22/2011 |
| Comment Period | 08/13/2012 |
| Decision | 02/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Manchester Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Recreation Management; Road Management; Forest Products; Heritage Resource Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Dorset Peru Integrated Resource Project Decision Notice and FONSI
Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2012
Legal Notice Date: 04/12/2012
Forests:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Districts:
Manchester Ranger District
States:
Vermont
Counties:
Bennington
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Melissa Reichert
2538 Depot Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
802-747-6754
mmreichert@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/11/2013