Decision Memo Completed

2021 Apple Tree Release Stands

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

The project would remove encroaching, over-topping trees and other vegetation from around apple trees and would prune apple tree branches to restore their fruit production and overall vigor.

Location

Towns of Mount Tabor, Weston, and Stratton

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/26/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
2021 Apple Tree Release StandsDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2021
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants