West Branch Timber Stand Improvement
Manual pre-commercial thinning (chop and drop) and pruning of about 11 acres of white pine stands to increase sunlight, airflow, and temperature of the growing environment, favoring the healthiest white pine trees.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Forest Road 378 West Branch Brook Road, accessed via Adams Farm Road off of New Hampshire Route 175 in Thornton.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2027 (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:
Pemigewasset Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
White Mountain National Forest
Districts:
Pemigewasset Ranger District
States:
New Hampshire
Counties:
Grafton
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Benjamin Farina
Forest Headquarters
Campton, NH 3223
603-536-6131
benjamin.farina@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/9/2025