Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Communication Sites Forest
Plan Amendment
- Land management planning
CE
In Progress:
Colloboration Start 09/30/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
Jay Strand
802-767-4261
jstrand@fs.fed.us
Description: Clarify the management direction for existing communication sites Forest-wide including the Philidelphia Peak
repeater within the Battell Wilderness with modification of Forest-wide and Wilderness Area Management Area
standards and guidelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40444
Location:
Forest-wide Timber Stand
Improvement
CE
Jeffrey Tilley
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 03/28/2014
04/2014
802-362-2307 x224
- Vegetation management
jbtilley@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Non-commercial timber stand improvement activities within multiple stands across the Forest to release
desireable hardwood and softwood tree species from competing vegetation. Stands and acres to be treated will be
determined prior to formal scoping.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42480
Location:
North Zone Large Woody
Debris Project
UNIT - Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison,
Bennington, Rutland, Windham, Windsor. Mulitple Towns.
UNIT - Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison,
Bennington, Rutland, Washington, Windham, Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple towns and counties.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
CE
06/2014
Nancy Ketcham
802-767-4261 Ext. 537
nwketcham@fs.fed.us
Description: Placement of large woody debris within the upper portions and tributaries of Michigan Brook, tributaries of Middle
Branch Middlebury River, and Sparks Brook to restore stream functions and improve aquatic habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43488
Location:
UNIT - Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison,
Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of Pittsfield, Chittenden and Ripton.
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
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R9 - Eastern Region
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Apple Tree Maintenance and
Release
CE
Project Contact
Michael Burbank
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
802-388-4362
- Vegetation management
mburbank@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Cut and remove over-topping trees on multiple sites to provide apple trees access to sunlight across the
Rochester and Middlebury Ranger Districts. Includes pruning apple trees to promote health of the trees and
enhance fruit production for wildlife.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41842
Location:
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Rutland,
Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple Towns.
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Green Mountain Power
(formerly CVPS) Special Use
Permit Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Re-issue Special Use Permit to authorize all existing Green Mountain Power (GMP) power lines located across
the Forest and to authorize transfer of permit from Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=12744
Location:
New England Wilderness Act
Road Restoration Project
CE
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District, Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont.
COUNTY - Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, Windsor. LEGAL - Multiple counties and towns. Green
Mountain National Forest, multiple towns.
Kenneth Norden
- Regulations, Directives,
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
802-388-4362
Orders
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
knorden@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: Project will address the non-conforming infrastructure (roads) that may inhibit naturally occurring ecological
processes to take place. Roads will be restored to a landscape level, converted to non-motorized trails, or a
combination of both.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23615
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL
- Forest-wide. Towns of Granville, Ripton, and Hancock.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Michael Burbank
802-388-4362
mburbank@fs.fed.us
Rochester and Middlebury
Ranger Districts Permanent
Opening Maintenance
- Road management
CE
Description: Maintenance existing permanent open areas on the Rochester and Middlebury Ranger Districts, and Appalachian
Trail Corridor by mowing, hand-cutting, chipping, and/or prescribed fire on 160 seperate sites for a total of about
1,361 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41841
Location:
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District, Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Rutland,
Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple Towns.
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Backbone Horse Camp Water
Hydrant
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
R9 - Eastern Region
Hector Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/07/2014
Expected:05/2014
08/2014
CE
Timothy Noon
607-546-4470 ext. 316
twnoon@fs.fed.us
Description: Create an improved and cleaner water source for stock users at Backbone Horse Camp and Trail by dredging and
piping to a frost free hydrant.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43459
Location:
Finger Lakes Runners Club
Special Use Authorization
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Hector.
- Recreation management
- Special area management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
08/2014
Rebecca Wright
607-546-4470 ext.313
rwright@fs.fed.us
Description: Approve the renewal of a 5 year Special Use Permit for a long distance footrace on trails and roads within the
Finger Lakes National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44204
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
Expected:06/2014
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Hector.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Peterson Pasture Hedgerow
Removal
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Hector Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/02/2013
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
04/2014
CE
Timothy Noon
607-546-4470 ext. 316
twnoon@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of all hedgerows within the Peterson pasture that are not adjacent to streams or cattle ponds making this
pasture more open and more appealing to grassland nesting birds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42478
Location:
Potomac North Wetland
Creation
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Seneca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Lodi.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Timothy Noon
607-546-4470 ext. 316
twnoon@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct three shallow water depressions in the eastern portion of the Potomac North grassland for wildlife to
recreate natural appearing and functional wetland habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43023
Location:
Smith Pond Dry Hydrant
CE
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Hector.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/07/2014
Expected:05/2014
08/2014
Timothy Noon
607-546-4470 ext. 316
twnoon@fs.fed.us
Description: Create a dry fire hydrant along Smith Road for use by local volunteer fire departments and Agency resources to
aid in fire protection. The pond would also be dredged to install the hydrant and improve water quality.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43460
Location:
Terry Berry Wetland
Restoration
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Seneca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Lodi.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Cancelled
CE
N/A
N/A
Timothy Noon
607-546-4470 ext. 316
twnoon@fs.fed.us
Description: Reshape existing, unused constructed pond into a shallow wetland to recreate natural appearing and functional
wetland habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43024
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Hector.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Wetland Creation and
Restoration Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Hector Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
Diane Burbank
802-388-4362 x116
dburbank@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct shallow water depressions in the A-House West and Potomac North grasslands, and reshape existing
pond in the Terry Berry grassland to re-create natural-appearing and functional wetland habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41836
Location:
UNIT - Hector Ranger District. STATE - New York. COUNTY - Schuyler, Seneca. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Lodi.
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Bromley Beginner Glade Skiing
CE
R9 - Eastern Region
Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Thomas Paquette
802-767-4261 x 521
tpaquette@fs.fed.us
Description: Create and maintain three glade skiing trails approximately 25 feet wide at Bromley Ski Area. Includes minimal
clearing and has no earth disturbance. The closed canopy will be maintained.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43456
Location:
E.C. Crosby Cultivation Special
Use Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Peru.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Expected:06/2014
CE
06/2014
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue existing Special Use Permit for cultivation of NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26626
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. Green Mountain National Forest;
Manchester RD, Town of Mt. Tabor.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Green Mountain Power
(formerly CVPS) North Road Peru Line Relocation Special
Use
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate about 6,400 foot power line corridor managed by Green Mountain Power (GMP) along North, Savage
and Mad Tom Roads. This placement and maintenance would be authorized by a special use permit on about 4.4
acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38927
Location:
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Peru.
Carol Knight
802-362-2307 ext. 227
cknight@fs.fed.us
Kelley Stand East Trail Head
Access (Horse and Bike Trail
Designations)
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Designate existing roads / snowmobile trails for mountain bike and equestrian use. Some trail hardening will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35476
Location:
Lightfoot Private Land Access
Special Use
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kelley
Stand Parking Lot to IP Road, Town of Stratton, Manchester Ranger District.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
CE
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit for use of a road on National Forest System lands authorizing private individual access to
private land for recreation and logging.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18053
Location:
Mount Snow Mountain Bike
Trail #4 Relocation
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Green Mountain National Forest, Town of Winhall.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/31/2014
07/2014
Thomas Paquette
802-767-4261 x 521
tpaquette@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct 1,800 ft of existing trail, construct 1,300 ft of new single track trail in tree islands between ski trails with
mini-excavator. Minimal removal of trees, build up tread with native or imported mineral soil, install drainage
structures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41845
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windham. Town of Dover.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Carol Knight
802-362-2307 ext. 227
cknight@fs.fed.us
Mountain Bike Trail
Designations, Hapgood Pond
and Utley Brook Areas
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Designate existing roads and trails for mountain bike use. No construction of new trails, although some trail
hardening will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35477
Location:
Old Job Trail Relocation
CE
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Hapgood Pond and Utley Brook Areas, Town of Peru, Manchester Ranger District.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Expected:09/2014
07/2015
Jennifer Wright
802-747-6730
jenniferwright@fs.fed.us
Description: Reroute about 0.7 mile of the existing Old Job hiking trail (FT 412) to a more sustainable location along Lake
Brook.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43486
Location:
Potkhen Log Landing Special
Use
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Mount Tabor.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: B. Potekhen will log land he owns next to US Tract 304 purchased by the U.S. Government last year. Historic
logging has used a landing on this tract. Issue a permit to authorize the use of the existing landing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41849
Location:
Snow Valley C7 Snowmobile
Trail Relocation
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. Town of Manchester.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
CE
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
Carol Knight
802-362-2307 ext. 227
cknight@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate existing snowmobile trail from Snow Valley private property onto adjacent private property and NFS
lands. The portion on NFS lands would be approximately 0.7 mile of newly constructed trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41852
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Winhall.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
South of Route 9 Integrated
Resource Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Melissa Reichert
11/2015
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2015
802-747-6754
- Heritage resource
Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2014
mmreichert@fs.fed.us
management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management
Description: Multi-resource project activities to meet desired future conditions provided by the 2006 Forest Plan for resources
such as recreation, heritage, soil/water, fish/wildlife, rare plants, natural communities, timber, and roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43088
Location:
Wilmington Water District
Special Use
Planning Status
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Towns of Bennington, Pownal, Readsboro, Stamford, and Woodford.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
CE
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Place a series of wells and springs on NFS lands near Crystal Pond, and Crystal and Haystack Ponds that
provides water to the Town of Wilmington under the proper authorization. There may be new source springs
requested.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35490
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vicinity
of Crystal Pond and Haystack Pond, primarily located on US Tract 390a in the town of Wilmington.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Woodford Lake Estates
Snowmobile Trail Additions
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Manchester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Project Contact
CE
Carol Knight
802-362-2307 ext. 227
cknight@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate a section of the powerline corridor, FR 280 & two access trails connecting Woodford Lake Estates to the
NFS snowmobile trail system. The proposal includes the decommissioning of the 4 mile Dome Trail (FT 393) in the
Lamb Brook area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35469
Location:
UNIT - Manchester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Bennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Woodford, Manchester Ranger District, area around Woodford Lake Estates housing association.
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Gilmore Mountain Aspen
Management Project
R9 - Eastern Region
Middlebury Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/03/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Michael Burbank
802-388-4362
mburbank@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-establish regenerating and young age class component in aspen/birch communities by commercial timber
harvest in mature and high risk stands. Harvest areas include small multiple sites totaling about 63 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41839
Location:
Green Mountain Power
(formerly CVPS) Distribution
Line Special Use, RiptonLincoln Road
CE
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: GMP has applied to add an electric distribution line to an existing pole-mounted phone line south along the
Ripton-Lincoln Road from the intersection with the North Branch Road in Ripton. Additional clearing for the
roadside line would be needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36396
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of
Bristol and Lincoln.
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. Middlebury Ranger District, Town
of Ripton.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Middlebury Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
David Bosch
Green Mountain Power Buried
06/2014
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2014
Powerline Replacement Special
802-747-6746
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Use, Robert Frost
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a permit to Gree Mountain Power to bury a new power line in an opening behind a screen of vegetation north
CE
of State Route 125 near Rober Frost interpretive site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41848
Location:
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. Town of Ripton.
David Bosch
Green Mountain Power
06/2014
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2014
Distribution Powerline Upgrade
802-747-6746
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Special Use, Downingville Road
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue permit to Green Mountain Power to replace old aerial powerline on NFS land on east side of Downingville
CE
Rd, Lincoln. 3 poles and anchors plus 488 ft of line will be replaced on Tr 894. About 0.34 ac. of NFS will be
affected.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41846
Location:
Marks Private Land Access
Special Use Permit
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. Town of Lincoln.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
CE
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Andrew Marks has applied for access to his private land off the Fay Road in Goshen. Consists of constructing an
80 ft long by 14 ft wide low standard road for wood lot management and recreation use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36398
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. Middlebury Ranger District, Town
of Goshen.
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Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
than one District)
Wagonwheel Nordic Trail
Extension Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Middlebury Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Project Contact
CE
Jennifer Edmonds
802-767-4261 x. 529
jedmonds@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide a long, groomed outer woods loop opportunity for Nordic skiers at Rikert Ski Touring Center which is
apready permitted to operate a Nordic ski center. Loop will also provide access to the Catamount Trail from Rikert;
a gate may be required.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35309
Location:
UNIT - Middlebury Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. Wagonwheel Extension is an old
road from Rikert Ski Touring Center to an intersection with the shared VAST / Catamount trail in Ripton, VT.
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Appalachian Trail Permanent
Open Area Maintenance
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
Holly Knox
802-767-4261 x530
hknox@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate four backcountry ski pilot project areas. Activities include thinning of vegetation to enhance skiable
terrain while maintaining a healthy forest structure. Additional activities include installing signage and monitoring
impacts of the use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44206
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland, Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Towns of Shrewsbury, Killington, Bridgewater, Pomfret and Hartford.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
R9 - Eastern Region
Michael Burbank
N/A
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
802-388-4362
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
mburbank@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Maintenance of permanent open areas within the Appalachian Trail corridor between the towns of Shrewsbury and
Hartford, VT. Includes mowing, handcutting and chippiing on multiple sites to provide wildlife habitat and improve
scenery along the trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41843
Location:
Backcountry Ski Pilot Project
Rochester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison, Rutland, Windsor. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Towns of Chittenden, Goshen and Rochester.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Biasuzzi Logging Access
Special Use
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Rochester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
David Bosch
802-747-6746
dbosch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit for the use of a skid trail and landing to harvest timber on adjacent private land near
State Route 100.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42484
Location:
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Killington.
Jay Strand
802-767-4261
jstrand@fs.fed.us
Boyden Brook Road
Decommission, Watershed
Restoration and Trail
Relocation Project
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management
EA
Description: Decommission and restore Boyden Brook Road (FR 49) to improve watershed conditions, and relocate Boyden
Brook Trail (FT 749) which is a north/south snowmobile trail that connects important recreation opportunities
across the Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41633
Location:
Catamount Trail Brewers
Corner Relocation
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/22/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2014
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
Holly Knox
802-767-4261 x530
hknox@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate a portion of Catamount Trail Section 12 to a more sustainable location designed for trail use. The
Wheelerville Road/Brewer%u2019s Corner trail was damaged during Tropical Storm Irene.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44210
Location:
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08/2014
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rochester Ranger District, Town of Hancock, Vermont.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:08/2014
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Towns of
Shresbury, Mendon and Killington.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Killington Bike Trails
- Recreation management
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
- Recreation management
Holly Knox
802-767-4261 x530
hknox@fs.fed.us
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
Holly Knox
802-767-4261 x530
hknox@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate 2.6 miles of hiking trail adjacent to the Rochester Ranger Station. A trail by the administrative site would
provide employees and the public with a multiple loop system of varying skill level and terrain.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44209
Location:
Sugarbush Valley House Lift
Replacement
R9 - Eastern Region
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Killington.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Description: Designate and construct an approximate 15 mile mountain bike loop system composed of beginner, intermediate
and advanced trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44208
Location:
Rochester Ranger District
Wellness Trails
Decision
Rochester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Rochester.
- Recreation management
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 03/04/2014
06/2014
CE
Thomas Paquette
802-767-4261 x 521
tpaquette@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of existing double chair lift with a new four passenger lift. Includes excavation needed to install new
lift tower and terminal foundations, and improving skier unloading and trail intersection congestion at top of new lift.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43454
Location:
Tucker Johnson Shelter
Reconstruction
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town
of Warren.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
CE
Expected:09/2014
07/2015
Jennifer Wright
802-747-6730
jenniferwright@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct the Tucker Johnson shelter along the Long Trail (LT) that burned down in 2011. Includes the
construction of a short trail (about 200 feet) to connect the shelter to the LT.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40438
Location:
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UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Rutland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Mendon.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
one District)
Tunnel Brook Trail Relocation
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Rochester Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Holly Knox
802-747-6718
hknox@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate a portion of existing snowmobile trail (FT777) to a more sustainable location. Activities include
construction of 0.8 mile of new trail, decommissioning 1.0 mile of existing trail, watershed restoration, and issuing
2 special use permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43457
Location:
West Branch White River
Restoration
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Addison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Hancock.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/31/2014
08/2014
Nancy Ketcham
802-767-4261 Ext. 537
nwketcham@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore a segment of the West Branch White River that was damaged by gravel mining operations following
tropical storm Irene. Work includes the placement of woody debris and boulders to reduce erosion and provide
high quality fish habitat
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40441
Location:
UNIT - Rochester Ranger District. STATE - Vermont. COUNTY - Windsor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of
Rochester.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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