Decision Memo Completed

District-wide Apple Tree Release and Maintenance

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

Cut and remove over-topping trees to provide apple trees access to sunlight within 72 stands across the Manchester Ranger District. Includes pruning apple trees to promote health of the trees and enhance fruit production for wildlife.

Location

Multiple Towns

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2013
2
Comment Period
01/24/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
District-wide Apple Tree Maintenance and ReleaseDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2013
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants