Decision Memo Completed

South Fork of the Roaring Branch Stream Restoration

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

This project consists of large wood placement on approximately 2.1 miles of stream along the South Fork of the Roaring Branch where chainsaws will be used to directionally fell and position trees from the adjacent streamside.

Location

Towns of Sunderland and Glastenbury

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/21/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
South Fork of the Roaring Branch Stream RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/15/2021
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management