Decision Memo Completed

Manchester Ranger District Apple Tree Release and Maintenance

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Bennington; Rutland; Windsor, Vermont Manchester Ranger District

Release and prune living apple trees in multiple locations across the Manchester Ranger District using hand tools and chainsaws.

Location

Green Mountain National Forest, Manchester RD, Towns of Wallingford, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Weston, Landgrove, Peru, and Manchester

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/22/2008
2
Decision
02/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Manchester Apple Tree Release and Maintenance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/17/2009
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants