Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2025 to 03/31/2025
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, 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
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System
EIS
 - Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Jennifer McRae
202-791-8488
SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov 
Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units).
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.
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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
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Rehabilitation Trail Infrastructure Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Watershed management
- Facility management
- Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts) 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:04/2025  05/2025 Steven Pytlik
802-747-6736
Steven.Pytlik@usda.gov 
Description: Repair and replacement of numerous critical facilities located along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail including but not limited to bridges, privies and shelters.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67423
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District, Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington, Rutland, Windham, Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Killington, Mendon, Mount Tabor, Peru, Pomfret, Shrewsbury, Wallingford, Winhall and Woodford.
Forest-wide Opening Maintenance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2023  		Expected:11/2025
  		04/2026 Scott Wixsom
802-362-2307 x7219
scott.wixsom@usda.gov 
Description: This project would authorize continuing management of permanent openings in 266 stands on the Green Mountain National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61917
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District, Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Washington, Windham, Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several Towns throughout Vermont.
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 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 12/03/2024  		Expected:03/2025
  		04/2025 Jay Strand
802-767-4261 x5522
jay.strand@usda.gov 
Description: Multiple resource management to implement the Forest Plan across a large landscape area. Proposed activities include timber harvesting, wildlife habitat enhancement, recreation & forest access improvements, and soil and wetland 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 Brandon, Chittenden, Goshen, Killington, Mendon, Pittsfield, Pittsford, 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
Backbone Shrubland Planting
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/12/2024  		Expected:02/2025
  		04/2025 Dylan Welch
570-529-7115
Dylan.Welch@usda.gov 
Description: Restoring ecosystem resilience and biodiversity by planting native, woody, fruit bearing species in an area currently dominated by invasive species.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65925
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Hector.
Finger Lakes Mountain Biking Enhancement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:03/2025  03/2025 Matthew Lark
479-667-2191 ext 2171
matthew.lark@usda.gov 
Description: This project would enhance mountain biking opportunities by the adoption of some existing user-created trails, and authorized use changes on some existing system trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65926
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler, Seneca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Hector and Lodi.
Finger Lakes National Forest Wetland Creation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:02/2025  10/2025 Dylan Welch
218-663-8060
Dylan.Welch@usda.gov 
Description: Creation of small, natural appearing wetlands in multiple locations where natural wetlands may have existed prior to artificial drainage by farmers. These wetlands would be fully functional and provide habitat and protection against flooding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65927
Location: UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of 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
Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) Homerstone Bridge Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:04/2025  07/2026 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 x7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: The Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) Homerstone Bridge crossing Homer Stone Brook was overtopped in 2011 and 2023. The foundation is eroded and the trail was washed out. Proposal would provide new trail tread and a safe structure to cross brook.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67034
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Wallingford.
Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) Peru Peak Trail Bridge Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/09/2023  		Expected:04/2025
  		07/2025 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 x7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: Replace AT/LT Peru Peak trail bridge due to significant maintenance needs. Project may involve airlift and hand-crew construction, implemented in partnership with existing trail partners. Originally part of and scoped under Project #63335
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66793
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Peru.
Appalachian/Long Trail Relocation Little Black Branch
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Danna Strout
802-362-2307
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: Relocating a section of the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail that was destroyed by rain and flooding. This project has been cancelled. The activities proposed in this project have been incorporated into Project #67423.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65169
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Mount Tabor.
Barrows Right of Way Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jennifer Edmonds
802-767-4261 x. 529
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: Application to reconstruct, use and maintain a private road across National Forest System land from French Hollow Road to private property year round to haul construction materials and use by vehicles and snowmobiles. Cancelled due to error.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66457
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Winhall.
Deerfield ADLS Construction Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:08/2025  10/2025 Clara Kuhn
802-613-7653
Clara.Kuhn@usda.gov 
Description: Permit for construction, use, and maintenance of two aircraft detection lighting system (ADLS) towers and associated infrastructure on the East Ridge of the Deerfield Wind facility.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67308
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Searsburg.
Glastenbury and Stratton Tower Repairs
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/30/2024  		Expected:10/2025
  		12/2025 David Donahue
802-747-6726
david.p.donahue@usda.gov 
Description: Structural repairs to the Glastenbury and Stratton lookout towers.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65785
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington, Windham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Glastenbury and Stratton.
Grout Pond Loop Trail Relocation
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/09/2023  		Expected:04/2025
  		06/2025 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 x7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: Relocate section of Pond Loop trail where it is currently trenched and heavily eroded southwest of Grout Pond. Trail relocation would be 310 feet in length and would be implemented in partnership with existing trail partners.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63333
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stratton.
Hapgood Pond Dredging
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/06/2024  		Expected:07/2025
  		07/2025 Jason Pietrzak
802-565-2170
Jason.Pietrzak@usda.gov 
Description: Removal of accumulated fine sediment from Hapgood Pond in order to increase water storage volume, improve recreational experience, and prevent potentially hazardous high water temperatures.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65928
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Peru.
Maciak Right of Way Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/21/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		02/2025 Jennifer Edmonds
802-767-4261 x. 529
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: Application to construct, use, and maintain a private road from Sylvan Ridge Road to private property in order to haul construction material to the property, and be used year round by personal vehicles.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66455
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Winhall.
Manchester Snowmobile Trail Bridge Replacements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:04/2025  07/2025 Danna Strout
802-362-2307 x7237
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: Several snowmobile trail bridges on the Manchester Ranger District need to be replaced in order to provide a safe and high quality trail experience for over-snow motorized use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66461
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington, Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Peru, Winhall, and Woodford.
Pinnacle Lodge Small Tracts Act Septic Treatment and Infrastructure Conveyance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/04/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		04/2025 Cassi Spires
802-747-6743
cassandra.spires@usda.gov 
Description: Small Tracts Act conveyance of ~11.7 acres to Lodge at Pinnacle View, LLC in order to phase out hazardous material disposal use, in compliance with the Forest Plan, and to reduce special use administrative costs.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66488
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Winhall.
Velomont Trail - Manchester Ranger District
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/18/2024  		Expected:04/2025
  		05/2025 Danna Strout
802-362-2307
danna.strout@usda.gov 
Description: Construction and designation of non-motorized multiple use Velomont Trail across the Manchester Ranger District.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66363
Location: UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington, Rutland, Windham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Dorset, Peru, Mount Tabor, Landgrove, Winhall, Stratton, Somerset, Dover, and Wilmington.
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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
Dragon Brook Work Road and Sap Line Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:10/2025  11/2025 Jennifer Edmonds
802-767-4261 x. 529
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of a 20-year permit for construction, use, and maintenance of a work road to be used for the installation, use, and maintenance of sap lines connecting private properties.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67309
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Ripton.
Dutton Brook II Oak/Chestnut Release
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Research and Development
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/09/2023  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Joshua Wills
802-362-2307 x7213
joshua.wills@usda.gov 
Description: On 262 acres of stands included in the Dutton Brook II DN, a non-commercial mid-story removal will be implemented on trees up to 10 inches in diameter using chainsaws and herbicide to release red oak and chestnut seedlings.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64493
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Goshen, Leicester and Brandon.
Middlebury College Land Exchange
CE
 - Land ownership management  On Hold  N/A  N/A 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.
Old Town Road Powerline Reconstruction Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/21/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		02/2025 Jennifer Edmonds
802-767-4261 x. 529
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to issue a construction permit with a 3 year term authorizing the rebuilding of existing overhead electric utility and telecommunications lines and converting them to underground lines directly adjacent to National Forest Road 296.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65929
Location: UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Middlebury and Ripton.
Walters Right of Way Permit Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/12/2024  11/2024 Jennifer Edmonds
802-353-8186
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: A Special Use Permit would be issued with a term of twenty years for a road Right of Way that is 16 feet wide and includes the existing snowmobile trail (Blue Ridge Mountain Trail, #136) for 1,712 feet and new construction for approximately 600 feet.
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.
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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
Chittenden Brook Campground Renovation Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:02/2025  02/2025 Philip MacAskill
559-855-5355
philip.macaskill@usda.gov 
Description: Renovation and reconstruction of a campground by replacing outhouses; installing accessible paths; replacing aging signs, kiosk, and other infrastructure; regravel and grade campsites as needed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65165
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Rochester.
Gendron Right of Way Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/25/2024  08/2026 Jennifer Edmonds
802-353-8186
jennifer.edmonds@usda.gov 
Description: Application to utilize and maintain Forest Road 64A as a private road to private property to be used year-round by personal vehicles including pickup trucks, tractors, SUVs, ATVs, UTVs, and a trailer for hauling to access a seasonal camp.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66459
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Rochester.
Green Mountain Power Woodstock Powerline Reconstruction
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:04/2025  06/2025 Clara Kuhn
802-613-7653
Clara.Kuhn@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of a 5-year permit to retire and remove existing utility poles and lines along Vermont Route 12 in Woodstock.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67310
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Woodstock.
Rochester Administrative Site Garage Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2024  		Expected:10/2025
  		10/2025 David Donahue
802-747-6726
david.p.donahue@usda.gov 
Description: Construction of a new 20 vehicle garage and expanded parking to address limited parking at the Rochester Ranger District Administrative Site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65390
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Rochester.
Sugarbush Gate House Mountain Bike Trails
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/29/2024  		Expected:02/2025
  		04/2025 Nathaniel Blanks
802-747-6714
Nathaniel.Blanks@usda.gov 
Description: Sugarbush Resort desires to improve their mountain bike opportunities by constructing 10.9 miles of mountain bike trails in the Gate House area. Some existing trails and a disc golf course would be decommissioned and rehabilitated.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62975
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Warren.
Sugarbush Super Bravo Mountain Bike Trail Improvement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Carbon Stewardship 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/19/2023  		Expected:01/2025
  		06/2025 Jeffrey Hammell
802-747-6798
jeffrey.hammell@usda.gov 
Description: Realignment and reconstruction of existing mountain bike trail infrastructure.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63895
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Warren.
Texas Gap Stream Enhancement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:08/2025  08/2025 Jeremy Mears
802-767-4261 ext 5514
jeremy.mears@usda.gov 
Description: Restoring stream channels through addition of coarse woody materials to retain sediment and organic material, reduce flow to improve stream habitat, increase channel stability, reconnect flood plains and riparian habitat, reduce downstream effects.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65930
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Granville and Hancock.
Tubing Shuttle Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025  		Expected:03/2025  07/2025 Clara Kuhn
802-613-7653
Clara.Kuhn@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of a 10-year permit authorizing a van with trailer to shuttle 50 people per day to a pull off between Auction Barn Field and Lacount Field on Vermont Route 100. People would then carry inner tubes down to the White River for float trips.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67311
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Stockbridge.
Weisfeld Skid Road
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/25/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Clara Kuhn
802-613-7653
clara.kuhn@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of 3-year permit to use an old skid road off of FR155A for the purpose of transporting timber. A landing of ~0.2 acres east of the road would be used for staging. The proposed project area utilizes ~0.69 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66998
Location: UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Rochester.
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