Large woody debris (LWD) would be placed in stream channels by Chop & Drop method without use of heavy equipment in the following brooks: Big Branch (3.9mi), Ten Kilns (2.7mi), and their un-named first order tributaries near FR10 and FR30.
Location
Forest Service land in the vicinity of Mt. Tabor, areas around FR 10 and FR 30. Town of Mt. Tabor, county of Bennington.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/16/2010
2
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Otter Creek Headwaters Large Woody Debris Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2010 |
| Forests | Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests |
| Districts | Manchester Ranger District |