Decision Memo Completed

Dutton Brook II Oak/Chestnut Release

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

On 262 acres of stands included in the Dutton Brook II DN, a non-commercial mid-story removal will be implemented on trees up to 10 inches in diameter using chainsaws and herbicide to release red oak and chestnut seedlings.

Location

Towns of Goshen, Leicester and Brandon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/09/2023
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development
Dutton Brook II Oak/Chestnut ReleaseDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2025
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsMiddlebury Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)ResearchClimate change adaptation