Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2022 to 09/30/2022
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,  Hector Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,  Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,  Middlebury Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,  Rochester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov 
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Green Mountain National Forest Opening Maintenance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:09/2022  10/2022 Scott Wixsom
802-362-2307 x7219
scott.wixsom@usda.gov 
Description: This project would authorize continuing management of permanent openings in 264 stands on the Green Mountain National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61917
Location: UNIT - Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Washington, Windham, Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several Towns throughout Vermont.
New Jersey Legacy Tract Multi-Resource Management Plan
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2021  		Expected:09/2022
  		09/2022 Jay Strand
802-767-4261 x5522
jay.strand@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60862
Location: UNIT - Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. New Jersey, Jefferson Township, Morris County.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:05/2023  06/2023 Shawn Langston
802-747-6743
Shawn.Langston@usda.gov 
Description: Multiple resource management to implement the Forest Plan across a large landscape area. Potential activities include timber harvesting, wildlife & fisheries habitat improvement, recreation & forest access opportunities, and restoration work.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60192
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Rutland, Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Chittenden, Goshen, Killington, Mendon, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Rutland Town, and Stockbridge.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,   Hector Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Blueberry Patch Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  08/2022 Matthew Lark
479-667-2191 ext 2171
matthew.lark@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62431
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hector.
Drainage Tile Breakup
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Angelica Quintana
802-747-6742
angelica.quintana@usda.gov 
Description: The project purpose is to rehabilitate and restore natural soil water drainage rates by breaking up drainage tiles.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59253
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hector.
Dunham Trail Shelter Vista Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:10/2022  04/2023 Matthew Kautz
607-546-4470 x3319
matthew.kautz@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62432
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hector.
Dunn Road Water Control Structure Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Gregory Flood
607-546-4470
gregory.flood@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59254
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Seneca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Dunn Road in the Town of Covert.
Foster Pond Parking Area Expansion
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:10/2022  04/2023 Matthew Kautz
607-546-4470 x3319
matthew.kautz@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62433
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hector.
Satterly Hill and Smith West Field Tilling
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:09/2022  04/2023 Gregory Flood
607-546-4470
gregory.flood@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59255
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hector.
Water Control Structure Replacements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 01/14/2022  04/2022 Gregory Flood
607-546-4470
gregory.flood@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61074
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler, Seneca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Lodi and Hector.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,   Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Dutch Hill Glade Additions
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/28/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		11/2022 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 ext 7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61906
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Readsboro.
Green Mountain Power - Peru Construction Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  10/2022 Jennifer Edmonds
802-747-6746
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62435
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Peru.
Lauzon & Sausville Wilderness Road Right-Of-Way Permit Reauthorization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:09/2022  09/2022 Jennifer Edmonds
802-747-6746
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62436
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Woodford and Glastenbury.
Lye Brook Trailhead Parking Relocation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2022  		Expected:02/2023  04/2023 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 ext 7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: The Lye Brook Trailhead parking area would be relocated on Lye Brook Road near its intersection with Benson and Glen Roads. The new parking lot would accommodate 30 to 40 vehicles.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61176
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Manchester.
Manchester Trail Bridge Replacements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 06/21/2022  09/2022 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 x7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61078
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington, Windham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Winhall and Dover.
Minvera Hinchey Shelter Area Management
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		09/2022 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 ext 7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61908
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Shrewsbury.
Prospect Mountain Trail Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 03/31/2022  04/2022 Jeffrey Hammell
802-222-1828
jeffrey.hammell@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61080
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Woodford.
Spruce Peak VAST Trail Additions
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Robert Abrams
802-362-2307 x7725
robert.abrams@usda.gov 
Description: 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)
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56382
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Winhall and Manchester.
Sucker Pond Trail Relocation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2023  		Expected:04/2023  10/2023 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 x7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61081
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stamford.
White Oak Planting
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Research and Development  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2022 Jeffrey Tilley
802-272-4852
jeffrey.tilley@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61092
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Dorset.
Wilcox Special Use Permit Amendment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jennifer Edmonds
802-747-6746
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57935
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Manchester.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,   Middlebury Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2021 Maple Tapping Special Use Permits
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2022  		Expected:11/2022
  		11/2022 Jennifer Edmonds
802-747-6746
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action would authorize three maple tapping operations which have requested forest product special use permits to begin or expand operations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60183
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Lincoln.
Goshen Dam Spillway Permit Amendment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 03/24/2022  04/2022 Jennifer Edmonds
802-747-6746
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61099
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Goshen.
Middlebury College Land Exchange
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2021  		Expected:08/2022
  		08/2022 Christopher Mattrick
802-767-4261 x5513
christopher.mattrick@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to exchange an approximately 475 acre tract of land on the GMNF for approximately 402 acres of land owned by Middlebury College in the Breadloaf area of Ripton, Vermont.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59518
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Ripton.
Middlebury Office Administrative Site Conveyance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/03/2021  		Expected:08/2022
  		08/2022 Christopher Mattrick
802-767-4261 x5513
christopher.mattrick@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59628
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Middlebury.
Moosalamoo-Silver Lake Connector Trail
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  08/2022 David Nulsen
802-767-4261 ext 5533
david.nulsen@usda.gov 
Description: The project would construct and maintain a nonmotorized recreation trail between Silver Lake and the Moosalamoo Campground.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61909
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Goshen, Salisbury, and Leicester.
Silver Lake Hut Construction and Operations
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/26/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		03/2023 Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 ext. 5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61910
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Leicester.
Silver Lake Recreation Site Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  08/2022 Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 x5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: The project would implement a variety of improvements at the Silver Lake Campground and day-use area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61103
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Leicester.
Summer Skid Road Permits
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/24/2022  08/2022 Jennifer Edmonds
802-353-8186
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: Authorization of two permits for construction and use of skid roads to accomplish logging on private lands under Vermont%u2019s land use program.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62414
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Goshen and Bristol.
Walters Right of Way Permit Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  08/2022 Jennifer Edmonds
802-747-6746
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: A Special Use Permit would be issued with a term of twenty years for a road Right of Way for the existing snowmobile trail (Blue Ridge Mountain Trail, #136) that is 1,712 feet long and up to 16 feet wide.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59806
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Chittenden.
Widow%u2019s Clearing Trail Realignment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 x5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62437
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Ripton.
Widow's Clearing Trail Realignment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  11/2022 Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 x5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61911
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Ripton.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests,   Rochester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Appalachian Trail Side & Corridor Crossing Trail Designations
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/07/2021  		Expected:09/2022
  		09/2022 Shawn Langston
802-747-6743
Shawn.Langston@usda.gov 
Description: The project would add three existing trail segments to the National Forest System in the Town of Norwich, Vermont (Dothan Brook, Joshua, and Griggs Mountain Trails).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59805
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Norwich.
Bear Brook Winter Parking Reconstruction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  09/2023 Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 x5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61093
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Rochester.
Lincoln Gap Parking Lot Renovation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  10/2022 Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 x5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: The project would renovate the upper and lower parking areas at Lincoln Gap to provide safe parking for up to 50 vehicles.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61100
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Lincoln.
Sugarbush Heaven's Gate Lift Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/15/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2023 Jeffrey Hammell
802-222-1828
jeffrey.hammell@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61914
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Warren.
Sugarbush Reverse Traverse Realignment and Snowmaking
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/15/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2022 Jeffrey Hammell
802-222-1828
jeffrey.hammell@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61916
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Warren.
Texas Falls Observation Site Renovation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  08/2022 Philip MacAskill
802-767-4261 x5530
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61104
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hancock.
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