Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Forest Plan Amendment - Indiana Bat Standards

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Addison; Rutland, Vermont Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests

Modify Forest Plan Forest-wide Standards to reflect changes in the known distribution of Indiana bat on National Forest System lands, provide protection to roosting bats per the best available current scientific information, and correct active season date discrepancies.

Location

Portions of National Forest System lands along the western boundary of Green Mountain National Forest, Middlebury Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-38d-USFS
Land management planning