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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for White Mountain National Forest 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.
Two reroutes totaling ~1100' to put trail above flood height; may include rock steps and waterbars. Replace washed out bridge over an unnamed tributary to 19 Mile Brook. Removal of old bridge remnants and rehab old trail tread.
Bridge destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene. Propose to install temporary step-stone crossing 500' upstream from bridge site and rock staircase to old road prism to link to trail. Cancelled because relocation upstream deemed unnecessary.
Re-issue permits for the existing backcountry facilities (shelters and tentsites) currently operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. No additional use or increases in capacity are proposed as part of this project.
Proposal to grant an easement to construct a road approximately one mile long across WMNF lands for access to private inholding completely surrounded by Forest lands south of US Route 3 in Bethlehem, NH.
Install 3 new radio repeaters and relocate and enhance 1 existing repeater to increase FS radio coverage on the WMNF where good coverage is lacking and allow for Forestwide communication; includes clearing trees for helicopter use and new sites.
An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as recreation, watershed and transportation system improvements.
Construct a loop hiking trail of ~1 mile from the Androscoggin Ranger Station, on the Fifth Hole Trail to beaver ponds, then parallel to the river back to the office. For employees and visitors, and for conservation education programs.
A Starlink RV antenna would be installed along the roofline of each of the huts listed in the project location (Carter, Lakes, Mizpah, Zealand, Galehead, and Greenleaf).
Allow ~1300' of a 5022' zipline cable ride to be suspended over National Forest lands. Both ends of the ride would be on private land. Would require cutting about 30 trees on National Forest land for safe use of the zipline.
Land exchange: an approximately 100 acre WMNF parcel in Berlin, NH would become Society for Protection of NH Forests (Forest Society) property and an approximately 75 acre Forest Society parcel in Bartlett, NH would become part of the WMNF.
Relocate approximately one mile of the Berry Farm Snowmobile Trail to the most appropriate route within an existing deeded right-of-way in the vicinity of Bald Mountain.
Two locations on the lower third of Blueberry Ledge Trail are to be relocated because they concentrate water and are causing soil erosion. Rehabilitation of the unneeded section of trail would occur.
Reconstruct approximately 0.25 miles of the Bog Pond Snowmobile Trail so that its crossing of Harvard Brook is relocated to a more sustainable location that better protects soil and water resources.
An integrated resource project designed to move the Wild Ammonoosuc North Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, road improvements and decommissioning.
To eliminate ~1500' of wet trail, would relocate ~1000' to Forest Road 5049 and construct ~800' of connecting trail. Remaining 2.5 miles would be maintained (improved drainage, grading, brushing, widening) and minor realignments to accomodate groomer
Stump two existing permanent wildlife openings on FR 752 to allow these areas to be maintained in an open, brushy condition by mowing. Stumps would be removed with an excavator and buried onsite. One opening is 4 acres; the other is 5 acres.
The WMNF is proposing to enter into a public/private partnership with Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to address the long-term maintenance needs and improvements at Camp Dodge. Project includes a proposal for a new long-term special use permit to AMC
Administrative action to reissue campground concessionaire permit for 23 WMNF campgrounds and day use sites beginning January 2013 because term on existing permit expires. Decision withdrawn due to national court ruling on CEs to allow 30-day comment
Issue a new special use permit to CMP for a period of 30 years. CMP proposes to install utility poles and overhead electrical lines along 1,400 feet of FR 3314 to a private inholding and residence.
The White Mountain National Forest is proposing a value for value land exchange in Carroll County, New Hampshire. The exchange involves 4 parcels, 2 federal and 2 non-federal. Three are in the Town of Chatham and one is in the Town of Bartlett
Recent field visits revealed that the bridge on the Connie's Way Ski Trail has collapsed into the stream channel it is crossing. The bridge would be removed and the stream crossing would be established with native rock sourced on site.
Apply prescribed fire to about 210 total acres within the wildland urban interface. Conduct maintenance burning on prescribed fire areas every 5-7 years.
Decommission and forego maintenance on the Franconia trail from the Franconia Notch bike path to South Gale River road, about 5 miles. Establish a new snowmobile trail at about 5 miles in length, one mile of new trail and 4 miles using old route 3.
Designating about five miles of forest service road 15 as part of the corridor 11 trail network, decommissioning about five miles of existing trail, construction of about one-half mile of new tread and accompanying bridge.
Relocate the existing snowmobile trail off of private land onto Forest Service lands to address private land owner concerns and eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location.
An integrated resource project with activities including maintenance and improvement of existing recreation facilities, wildlife habitat improvement, timber harvesting, timber stand improvement, and watershed improvement.
Replace 5 bridges in the Cutler River Drainage identified as undersized and damaged. All to be replaced in same locations. Bridges allow access to Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines by the general public and Mount Washington Avalanche Center staff
Thin and remove small trees and shrubs to create a 40-70 foot wide shaded fuelbreak on NFS lands within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) located adjacent to the Birch Hill, Suren and Dandiview subdivisions in North Conway, NH.
The Forest proposes to replace the road surface and repair the drainage of about five miles of the Forest Service area of Deer Hill Road. The road provides access to three recreation trailheads and a scenic viewing area.
An integrated resource project designed to move the South Pond South Habitat Mgt Unit (HMU) toward desired conditions through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, and road improvements.
Issue permit to allow private landowner to clear his undeveloped ROW across NFS land and construct short skid trail on NF from the ROW corridor to his landing location to reduce resource impacts from skidding and eliminate impacts to Davis Path Trail
Repair and improvement of campground facilities including roads, campsites, water and wastewater systems, and restrooms. Installation of pedestal hookups on selected loops, shower facilities, a dump station, and volunteer sites.
Construct a new parking lot for Doublehead cabin visitors and ski trail users. Construct approximately 0.5 miles of new trail to connect the proposed parking lot to the ski trail. Decommission New Path hiking trail, approximately 1.4 miles.
Issue permits for access to private residences in the Town of Thornton that were formerly under special use authorization but permits expired or property changed owners
Evidence of Emerald Ash Borer has been found in the area. Project would commercially harvest up to 250 acres of Ash trees and other species needed for skidding access to remove the food source from the invasive insect in the project area.
Repair damage from Tropical Storm Irene including replacing culverts, relocating approx. 0.5 mile or road/trail away from the river and decommissioning existing segment, replacing large culvert that washed out with a bridge, and other maintenance.
Eliza Brook Shelter on the Appalachian Trail is deteriorating and needs replacement. This project would replace the shelter and move it further from Eliza Brook.
A 1000 foot section of the Ellis River Trail is proposed for relocation due to a slump. Use of this section of the trail is prohibited as of April 1, 2011. A trail relocation is needed to bypass that location.
Proposed timber harvest using even-aged and uneven-aged management methods to improve forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity, and provide for a sustainable yield of forest products. Connected road work will be proposed as well.
Eversource proposes to rebuild the O154 115-kV transmission line within the existing right of way. The entire O154 line consists of 137 structures, 8 of which occur on Forest Service lands in the town of Stark, NH.
Eversource, permit holder for utility lines across the WMNF, has identified 214 existing structures that need to be replaced within the existing right of way (ROW) of the S-136 transmission line in Whitefield, Jefferson, Randolph, and Gorham NH.
The Eversource Energy company proposes to replace five wooden H-frame structures with new, steel H-frame structures along 0.28 of a mile of the Right-Of-Way within the White Mountain National Forest.
Relocate about 5100 feet of the Falling Waters trail to a more sustainable grade and location, along with construction of a new 1900-foot spur trail to Cloudland Falls. Work would be done by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
Firstlight proposes to install, use and maintain under new Special Use Permit an aerial support cable and a fiber optic cable on existing pole and underground conduit lines adjacent to Route 49 and Tripoli road.
Amend Forest-wide Vegetation Management Forest Plan Standards S-2 and S-3 to allow whole tree removal from developed recreation and Forest Service administrative sites.
Inject emamectin benzoate insecticide into the base of up to twenty white and/or black ash trees per site varying in size in up to 10 sites across the White Mountain National Forest in Maine.
Inject emamectin benzoate insecticide into the base of up to twenty white and/or black ash trees per site varying in size in up to 80 sites across the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire
Continued maintenance of 750 acres of permanent wildlife openings across the White Mountain National Forest, including an expansion of existing openings totaling 128 new acres and a decommission of 202 acres of existing openings.
Reissuance of approx. ten existing permits for driveways across National Forest system land to access private property because permits recently expired or will expire soon. Permits to be reissued for 20 years; approved activities will not change.
Eradicate existing populations of non-native invasive plants and develop a process for prevention and/or eradication of new populations of non-native invasive plants as they occur.
In accordance with changes in national policy, all Outfitter & Guide permits (currently 1 year temporary permits on the WMNF) will be issued as 10 year permits. Operating plans and proposed itineraries will still require annual Forest approval.
This proposed relocation of the Gale River Trail would eliminate two trail crossings of the Gale River which are difficult during moderate or high water conditions. A bridge at one crossing location washed out in 2005 and has not been replaced.
The Garfield Shelter is in poor condition and needs replacement. We propose to replace it with a similar Adirondack-style shelter on the existing footprint.
This project proposes to repair many of the facilities--including the access road, parking, picnic sites, trails, signage and toilets--at this popular day use area.
Update special use permit to allow installation of a 9-panel solar array on a single pole mount that will be placed on a 6' by 6' concrete pad. Array would be placed adjacent to an existing storage shed at the Godfrey Dam site.
Grafton County proposes to install about 9.5 miles of fiber optic line, about 7.2 miles aerially on existing utility poles and about 2.3 miles in new buried conduit.
This project will address damage to the hiking trail network in the greater Greeley Ponds and Flume Brook areas from Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.
Construct ski trails, a glade area, a lift, and snowmaking equipment; relocate one building on Green Peak. All activities are in the Special Use Permit boundary and the ski area's accepted Master Development Plan. Site-specific Plan amendment needed.
The Guyot Campsite Reconfiguration Project would repair and rehabilitate the Guyot Shelter, address high levels of visitor use and the associated impacts, and remove structures from the Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Apply fire to 913 acres across two units in Albany and Hales Location to reduce hazardous fuel loading and remove suppressed or overstocked tree species. Hazard trees would be identified during site preparation and removed before burning begins.
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation proposal to decommission 0.6 miles of the Hall Trail and construct a safer, more sustainable connector (0.5 mile) to the Maple Mountain trail. 0.3 miles of new trail will be on an old skid road; 0.2 will be new trail.
The Town of Hart's Location has applied for a permit to reconstruct and maintain a damaged rock berm that protects a campground infrastructure along Rt. 302. The decision is whether to issue a permit. FEMA and NH DOT are involved in providing funding
Conduct prescribed fire at Hudson Farm, Bent Field, and Trescott Field to manage wildlife habitat and a site-specific Forest Plan amendment to allow prescribed fire in the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Management Area at these locations.
Manually remove dandelions from the alpine zone on Mt. Washington for up to 5 years. Removal could occur at currently known and yet-to-be-discovered sites in Wilderness, Alpine Garden RNA, and the alpine zone management area.
The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation proposes to build an about 750 foot Nordic ski trail 18-20 feet in width connecting the existing Keeney and Thoms Reach (Ellis) trails.
Relocation of two trails totaling about 0.9 miles to eliminate about five stream crossings and to establish a less steep ascent and descent along the trail corridors.
in 2020 spongy moth caused heavy mortality in Conway and Albany. Dead oaks near the road in the Moat area and in the Blackberry Crossing Campground are a hazard and need to be removed. This project will remove ash trees from Covered Bridge Campground
A collapsed snowmobile bridge on Kilkenny Snowmobile Trail would be removed. The stream would be dredged to restore flow. Kilkenny Snowmobile Trail would be temporarily relocated to Bog Dam Loop Road.
This project proposes to move the propane rack associated with the Appalachian Mountain Club's Lakes of the Clouds Hut to a location that is less visible to the public. This will better conceal the rack and improve visual aesthetics of the area.
Road maintenance on approx. 300' of Libby Road, starting at Gore Road junction. Includes adding gravel to road and existing parking area, restoring drainage structures, and trimming encroaching vegetation.
Realign trail away from eroding river bank, raising the trail tread in this location, and install a more permanent barrier between the trail and unstable slope to improve user safety. Identify way to protect trail & historic culvert farther up trail.
Facing the existing waterside of the dam with an 8 inch structure of poured concrete with reinforcing and anchoring (rebar or other metal pins). A new drawdown pipe will be sleeved into the existing metal pipe.
Establish ropes course for various difficulty levels in an existing tree skiing area, including <0.5 acres of NF land. No ground disturbance or tree removal expected on NF; some limbs would be cut. Platforms attached via cables; no nails or anchors.
Construct a recreation mountain coaster about 4500 feet in total length in the vicinity of the Kissin Cousins Double Chairlift at the Loon Mountain Ski Resort. Just over half of the coaster would sit on National Forest System Lands.
Allow construction of two fixed-grip chairlifts, approx. 26 acres of new or realigned teaching ski terrain and expansion of snowmaking to new area with existing water. Approx. 60% of lifts and ski terrain on NFS lands. Add'l work on private lands
Improve the Undercut ski trail by installing a total of about 4,000 linear feet of water and air pipes for snowmaking, constructing a new valve house at the top of the Undercut Trail, and installing water bars and sediment traps.
The proposal is to issue a 20-year special use permit to provide the Town of Lincoln access to the Loon Pond Dam. The town owns the dam and needs access to reconstruct it in response to NHDES letter of deficiency and to maintain it into the future.
The town of Lincoln has requested construction of a 750,000-gallon concrete water storage tank and access road on Forest System lands to provide water storage to Loon Village.
Inject emamectin benzoate insecticide into the base of up to thirty White Ash trees within three young hardwood stands to preserve individual tree health through current EAB infestation. No trees will need to be cut.
Relocation of approximately 2500 feet of trail from private property onto the White Mountain National Forest. This relocation will restore public access to the McCrillis Path.
Relocate trail to a more stable location to provide access from Mill Brook Connector north through Agnew State Forest to Red Brook Rd. New location includes no new bridges, removal of one old bridge on Appleby Bk., & decomm. of unsustainable trails.
Update Monitoring Plan to be consistent with 2012 Planning Rule. Will result in Administrative Change to Forest Plan and is NOT a NEPA decision. NEPA project webpage used to increase visibility for public convenience. Comment period closes 3/31/2016.
Installation of a prefabricated concrete communication structure and lease space to NH Electric Coop (NHEC) at the existing Mt. Tecumseh communication site.
Re-issue a 30-year permit/lease for the Mt. Tecumseh Communication Site to replace the existing permit, which expires in 12/2014, with no changes proposed to the existing communication site or operations of the site.
Manually remove invasive dandelions from three snowbeds located near the summit of Mount Washington. Each infested site is estimated at less than 0.1 acres in size.
One proposed site for this national network is at the Bartlett Experimental Forest. The project decision is whether or not to issue a 10 year permit to install and operate a research tower, study plots, boardwalk, and associated facilities.
Relocate the existing snowmobile trail to the edge of the Forest Service administrative site or off the site to a private land location to eliminate safety concerns associated with the current trail location that bisects the administrative site.
An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as transportation system improvements
The Bruhawachet Sno-Trackers Snowmobile Club is proposing to re-route and upgrade a trail to 1) address safety concerns by eliminating a 90-degree turn and providing consistent trail width and 2) to improve the connectivity of the trail network.
An integrated resource project that considers activities to move the NE Swift HMU toward the desired condition through timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries and aquatic management, road improvements or decommissioning, and other activities.
Renew the existing 5 year permit. The permit authorizes use of several informal walking trails, pre-approved brushing, and the authorization to hold competitive grouse and woodcock timed hunting events in September and October of each year.
Proposed power transmission line that would cross the WMNF in an existing corridor in Stark and between Easton and Woodstock. US Dep't of Energy is leading the NEPA analysis. WMNF decision is whether to issue a special use permit to cross the Forest.
Restoration of aquatic and riparian habitat in and adjacent to Oliverian Brook, including removal of fill previously dumped in side channel, removal of old bridge abutments, and rehabilitation of a portion of old Route 25.
Integrated stewardship project. Goals include improvement of quality of timber stands, enhancement of wildlife habitat, mitigation of effects of past logging practices within recent Twin Oaks land acquisition, provide access and day use to Owls Head.
Projects proposed by local snowmobile clubs to construct bridges across Boles Brook, a small section of railroad grade near Guinea Pond, and Batchelder Brook and two of its tributaries, all to mitigate safety and resource concerns.
Dismantle bridge, remove stringers and hardware, break up and bury or scatter concrete abutments at least 100 feet from perennial water, monitor crossing and address impacts if warranted.
This high use site has known human waste issues. As a temporary measure, a portable toilet is currently on site. A permanent toilet is a long-term solution to address high use and existing human waste concerns.
Install solar arrays on rooftops of existing infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations at Pinkham Notch Visitors Center and Camp Dodge to provide clean energy to the recreation sites and reduce the sites carbon footprint.
Replace user created trail from designated parking lot to canoe launch with accessible trail along an existing road prism and harden shore using riprap to limit erosion. May include a small (3' square) landing to allow easier canoe access.
Sections of the Dry River Trail, Rocky Branch Trail and Isolation Trail in the Presi-Dry Wilderness were damaged by Hurricane Irene and need repair or a nearby relocation. Rocky Branch Shelter 2 is to be decommissioned and tent sites designated.
An integrated resource management project that proposes vegetation management to improve wildlife habitat and forest health conditions, as well as recreation and transportation system improvements.
Renew for 10 years the permit authorizing the Randolph Mountain Club to utilize approximately 9 acres of NFS land for the purpose of occupying and maintaining four shelters and associated facilities: Gray Knob, Crag Camp, Log Cabin, and the Perch.
Resolution Shelter, accessible from the Mt Parker Trail and Davis Path, is closed due to its deteriorated condition. The proposal is to dismantle the shelter, remove non-organic components, rehab the site and trail, and provide an alternate tentsite.
The Forest proposes to repair about 1800 feet of Rocky Branch Road damaged from recent storm events. The road provides access to the Rocky Branch South Trailhead.
Update Environmental Assessment to include rock removal for trail construction by either mechanical means or controlled blasting. Other trail work was covered in 2009 decision. Also adds a permanent toilet adjacent to the Main Cliff parking area.
Redesign three Rumney Rocks parking areas to include paving, re-paving, painting, stabilizing, and installation of new drainage infrastructure to increase parking capacity, maximize traffic flow efficiency and safety, and improve drainage conditions.
Decommission sections of up to seven trails that are impractical to maintain or duplicate access (Bog, Wildcat and Rob Brook, East Branch, Gleason,White Ledge and Church Pond). Would be accomplished with trail sign removal and concealing entrances.
Remodel main office building to net-zero energy efficient standards and build a new addition expanding footprint to a total of 7600 sq. ft. Includes removing temporary office trailer, expanding parking areas, and making other site improvements.
The Forest proposes to restore the riprap around the Sawyer River 2 Road bridge piers that was lost during a recent storm event. The bridge is close to and provides access to the Sawyer River Road East trailhead.
Issuance of a Special Use Permit to New Hampshire Department of Transportation to construct a bridge crossing over the Sawyer River on State Route 302.
Build a new 40-foot bridge to replace two 48-inch culverts that carry the flow of a tributary of the Sawyer river. An earthen section of the road would be excavated and bridge installed over the new void.
Issuance of a Special Use Permit to New Hampshire Department of Transportation to construct and operate a temporary bridge crossing over the Sawyer River on State Route 302.
Reconstruct a 300 foot section of Slippery Brook Road and its fill slope, along with armoring the base of the slope at its interface with Slippery Brook, to prevent further damage. Project area is approximately 2.5 acres.
Littleton Water and Light has requested the removal of the South Branch Gale River Dam, located on National Forest land. The infrastructure will be removed and the area restored to a natural riverine habitat.
The purpose of This project is to renew the existing permit for a 5 year period. The permit authorizes the road association use of Forest Roads 65, 65A and 65B to perform annual routine maintenance and snow plowing for safe public access.
The proposed action includes: repaving Zealand Road, addressing the failing water system at Sugarloaf I, upgrading both host sites (water, sewer, and power), and provide pressurized potable water at Sugarloaf II.
The Twin Mountain Snowmobile Club has proposed to abandon approximately 0.5 miles of the Sugarloaf Snowmobile Trail reroute the trail by constructing approximately 800 feet of new trail.
Removal of the World Cup Triple fixed grip chair lift at the Waterville Valley resort and its relocation on Green Peak in the location approved in the original Green Peak EA for a detachable high-speed quad.
Relocation of the Switchback Snowmobile Trail, including construction/ reconstruction of approximately 4 miles of snowmobile trail and closure of approximately 3.5 miles of snowmobile trail on WMNF land. Previously listed on SOPA as Slippery Brook.
The purpose of this project is to respond to a special use permit request to use an existing 250-foot-long by 16-foot-wide skid trail and 0.5-acre log landing on National Forest System land, and to haul on forest roads 105, 105A, and 13.
The Pemigewasset Ranger District of the White Mountain National Forest proposes recreation, transportation, vegetation, and wildlife habitat management activities within the Tarleton project area, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Issue a permit to Time Warner Cable Northeast LLC allowing them to extend fiber optic cable service to the existing wireless communication site on Mt. Tecumseh, including installing buried conduit under approx. 2,000%u2019 of ski trails.
Issue a permit to Time Warner Cable for fiber optic cable to provide connectivity on the north side of Crawford Notch (Twin Mountain to Mount Washington Hotel). Cable will be attached to existing utility poles under special use authorization to PSNH
Relocation and redesign of all of the campsites along Tripoli Road to sites along adjacent spur roads to mitigate safety and resource concerns. Removal of hazard trees along Tripoli Road and spur roads to address safety concerns.
Install 8 snowmaking fan guns and 2 transformers along World Cup trail. All items would be placed on pre-cast concrete pads. A few trees would be cut at one transformer and some blasting may occur. Power and water lines would be placed in trench.
Remove the half pipe on Exhibition trail, restoring trail to freestyle terrain. Lower the walls, bring the trail tread back toward grade level, and use extra fill from walls to form three small landings for other terrain features.
Remove double-chair lift that is old and often down due to mechanical and wind issues. Install a new T-bar lift to access the same runs. Would require cutting <0.5 acre of Bicknell's thrush habitat, which would require a site-specific Plan amendment.
Replace existing J Bar lift with two conveyor lifts with associated drainage improvements and grading. Construct a new facility to house the ski and snowboard rental business.
Replacement of the White Peaks Quad Chairlift with a high speed 6-person chairlift, replacement of the Sunnyside Double Chairlift with a fixed grip 4-person chairlift, all in the same general alignment, and removal of the Northside Double Chairlift.
Special use permit to allow Town of Waterville Valley to install a municipal water supply well, fence with locked gate, electrical service with instrumentation and controls, water transmission main and electrical service from well to WMNF boundary.
The proposed project is to upgrade two existing, unmaintained foot and horse-logging trails to a single 13-foot-wide, about one mile long multi-season trail designed and maintained for Nordic skiing.
Waterville Valley proposes to install about 57 light poles about 26 to 33 feet tall with installed lights to illuminate 44 acres of existing ski trails and construct a short connector trail about 250 feet in length.
The Waterville Valley Ski Resort would replace an aging patrol headquarters building just uphill of the existing facility next to the top terminal of the White Peaks ski lift.
Widen sections of three existing alpine ski trails to meet the specifications of FIS (International Ski Federation) and USSA (US Ski and Snowboard Association) to hold world class Super Giant Slalom race series.
The World Cup T-Bar and Exhibition lifts would be removed and replaced with the proposed White Peaks T-Bar Lift with ten towers and a 66 chair capacity.
Harvesting four units of White ash trees for sanitation harvest in the Eastman Brook valley next to Tripoli Road to remove potential future hazard trees from heavily trafficked areas before the Ash tree population is killed by Emerald Ash Borer.
Remove hazard trees and improve forest stand conditions along 6.3 miles of the Wild River Road (Forest Road 12). Harvest timber within a designated roadside risk management zone of 100 feet on either side of Wild River Road.
Analysis to consider the removal of Spruce Brook, Blue Brook, and Perkins Notch recreation shelters in Wild River, establishment of tent pads, and other site rehabilitation. Spruce Bk and Blue Bk decision made Nov. 2008. Perkins Notch on 5/23/2011
Repair Highwater Trail, relocate 6 small sections (~ 0.5 miles total) adjacent to Wild River damaged during Tropical Storms Irene and Sandy. Future analysis will address the Moriah Brook Trail bridge over the Wild River damaged by these storms.
Extend the existing World Cup T-Bar approximately 800 lineal feet upslope to the Slalom Start area in order to enable this lift to provide access to additional trails and skiable terrain.
Replacing Zealand 2 Bridge including abutments, installing the new abutments to better align with Zealand river, and realigning Zealand road to improve access to the new bridge.
Install nine solar panels on three ground posts within a total footprint of ten by twenty feet to provide a safer and more reliable power source for the Zealand Falls Hut while reducing noise and greenhouse gas emissions.
Proposal includes conducting a prescribed burn to the 35 acre Zealand wildlife opening and repeating the burn every 4 years or as wildlife habitat needs dictate to promote Beaked Hazelnut and blueberry growth.
Two former channels of the Zealand River in the abandoned floodplain would be re-activated with river flow by construction of four check dams using gabions, trees, and boulders, along with addition of earthen fill behind each dam.
Bring electric power into Zealand Road to install electric hook-ups at Zealand Campground, electric hookups for host sites at Sugarloaf I and II Campgrounds, and replace solar power system used to supply water at Sugarloaf I Campground.
