ABENAKI NATION: The Western Abenaki are the "Original Vermonters". The Green Mountains are a central feature of their traditional territory and landscape. Because management of these lands could represent a threat to archaeological and traditional use sites of importance to the Abenaki people, we have worked together for more than 10 years to ensure that we have open and honest communication, and a steadily increasing knowledge of the values and places we should be managing together.

FOREST FIRE LOOKOUT ASSOCIATION (FFLA): The national Forest Fire Lookout Association is an advocacy and volunteer group interested in the history, preservation and re-use of the many Fire Lookouts constructed across the country during the 20th century.  The association has helped champion the preservation and re-use of the Stratton Mountain Fire Lookout (which is on both the National Register of Historic Places, and the FFLA's National Historic Lookout Register).  They also gave us their help and support when the Forest and the Green Mountain Club rehabilitated the 1927 Glastenbury Mountain Lookout in 2005-2006.

VERMONT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY promotes the value of archaeology through its meetings, publications, newsletter, Journal and annual "Vermont Archaeology Month" (each September).  The Forest is an active member and supporter of the VAS, and is an annual contributor to Vermont Archaeology Month activities.  In 2007 we created a Challenge Cost Share Agreement which formalizes our partnership, especially as it relates to education and outreach activities.

The HAYES FOUNDATION  is a non-profit educational foundation, serving gifted students in the Rutland County region. The Foundation is a partner in the "Relics & Ruins" summer camp ("Kids Programs") for kids, ages 10-14, held each summer since 1997.  They provide need-based scholarships for students.

In addition to our more formal Partnerships with these organizations, many other historical societies, civic groups, schools and individuals actively discover, monitor and research sites on the Forest. If you think you or your organization has a role to play in helping to manage our Heritage Resources, please contact us.

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