In February 2006, Regional Forester, Randy Moore, signed the Record of Decision (ROD) formally documenting his selection of an alternative to become the revised Forest Plan for the Green Mountain National Forest. In April 2006, Regional Forester Moore signed the ROD documenting his selection of an alternative to become the revised Forest Plan for the Finger Lakes National Forest. The ROD documents explain the rationale for his alternative selections.

   For Forest Plan Amendments, Administrative Corrections, or Errata, please vsisit the "Plan Amendments" web page.

   The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) documents the analysis and effects of alternatives considered for plan revision. The executive summary presents this information in abbreviated form. The EIS appendices include additional information used to analyze effects of the alternatives as well as a summary of public comments received in response to the Draft EIS and Proposed Forest Plan along with the Forest Service response to the comments.

   The revised Forest Plans will guide the management of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests for the next 10 to 15 years. The revised plans are strategic in nature, with an emphasis on ecological, social, and economic sustainability over the long-term. The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests held a series of collaborative, monthly public meetings during the Forest Plan revision process. These meetings helped shape the development of the 2006 Forest Plans. We invite you to stay informed and involved as we move ahead with site-specific project planning under the direction of our 2006 Forest Plan.

   For information about ongoing projects on the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, see the Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) which is posted under "NEPA Projects and Planning."

 Cover Letter

 Record of Decision

 Executive Summary

 Final Environmental Impact Statement:

Chapter 1: Purpose and Need
Chapter 2: Alternatives
Chapter 3: Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
Chapter 4: Preparers
Chapter 5: Recipients
Chapter 6: Literature Cited
Chapter 7: Glossary
Chapter 8: Index
Alternative Maps

 Final Environmental Impact Statement Appendices:

Appendix A Public Involvement
Appendix B Analysis Processes
Appendix C Wilderness
Appendix D Wild and Scenic Rivers
Appendix E Biological Evaluation
Appendix F Roads Analysis Process
Appendix G Proclamation Boundary Mapping
Appendix H Responses to Public Comments

 Green Mountain National Forest 2006 Forest Plan

Appendix A Analysis of the Managment Situation
Appendix B Recreation Opportunity Spectrum
Appendix C Management Indicator Species
Appendix D Proposed and Probable Practices
Appendix E Relevant Laws
Appendix F Maps:         Management Areas                     Procalamation Boundary
                                          North         South                            North         South

 

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All documents are in Adobe pdf format and may be read by downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader for free. Documents are also available on compact disc (CD) and in paper copy at Green Mountain National Forest Offices. Every attempt has been made to make all the documents on this page accessible. Most documents are provided in pdf format and can be read by downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader for "free". If you would like a hard copy of any of these documents contact us at 802-747-6700 or by mail: Green Mountain National Forest, 231 N. Main St. Rutland, VT 05701.