ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR

RESTRICTING OCCUPANCY AND USE, TO WIT:
GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST – VERMONT

Under the authority of the Act of Congress dated June 4, 1897, as amended (16 U.S.C. 551), and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations set forth as 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B (36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b)), the following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont. Said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth as Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:

1. Possess, storing, or transporting any part of a tree as described below
(36 CFR 261.58(t)).

A. Any firewood of any species originating from any location outside the State of Vermont EXCEPT kiln-dried, packaged firewood clearly marked with the producer’s name and address and labeled as “Kiln Dried” and/or USDA Certified are exempt from the provisions of this order.

Definition
FIREWOOD means any part or portion of a tree that has been cut and removed from its original location and is to be used as fuel for heating or cooking in open pit, grill, fireplace, or stove.

THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO PROTECT NATIONAL FOREST PROPERTY. THEY ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITION WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.

Pursuant to the provisions of 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

Persons with permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission (36 CFR 261.50(e)(1)); and,
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty (36 CFR 261.50(e)(4));

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (16 U.S.C., 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).