Decision Memo Completed

Butternut Seed Orchard

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Addison, Vermont Middlebury Ranger District

To establish a 1 1/2 acre fenced plantation of grafted butternut (Juglans cinerea) tree seedlings within a clearing that was formally pastured and is maintained as an upland opening. Goal is to grow trees that are more resistant to butternut canker.

Location

Fays Meadow, at end of Fay Road (FR 243), Compartment 108 , Stand 103, Middlebury Ranger District, town of Brandon, county of Addison

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Research And Development
Butternut Seed Orchard ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/02/2010
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsMiddlebury Ranger District
ResearchVegetation management (other than forest products)