Categorical Exclusion Completed

Forest-wide Opening Maintenance (Revised)

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Addison; Bennington; Berkshire; Franklin; Rensselaer; Rutland; Washington; Windham; Windsor, Vermont; Massachusetts; New York Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests

Maintenance of existing openings on 271 separate stands totaling approximately 3,003 acres across the Forest using multiple treatment options including manual, machine, and/or prescribed fire.

Location

271 separate stands scattered throughout Green Mountain National Forest (see project maps)

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/31/2023
2
Finding/Decision Date
9/25/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-02d-FSA
Decision Signed Date9/25/2026
Vegetation management (other than forest products)