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'''Green Mountain National Forest''' is a [[United States National Forest|national forest]] located in [[Vermont]], a [[temperate broadleaf and mixed forest]] typical of the [[New England/Acadian forests]] ecoregion. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including [[North American beaver|beaver]], [[eastern moose|moose]], [[eastern coyote|coyote]], [[American black bear|black bear]], [[white-tailed deer]], [[wild turkey]], and [[ruffed grouse]]. The forest, being situated in Vermont's [[Green Mountains]], has been referred to as the granite backbone of the state. |
'''Green Mountain National Forest''' is a [[United States National Forest|national forest]] located in [[Vermont]], a [[temperate broadleaf and mixed forest]] typical of the [[New England/Acadian forests]] ecoregion. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including [[North American beaver|beaver]], [[eastern moose|moose]], [[eastern coyote|coyote]], [[American black bear|black bear]], [[white-tailed deer]], [[wild turkey]], and [[ruffed grouse]]. The forest, being situated in Vermont's [[Green Mountains]], has been referred to as the granite backbone of the state. |
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Established in 1932 due to uncontrolled [[overlogging]], fire and flooding, the forest originally consisted of {{cvt|102100|acre|km2}} |
Established in 1932 due to uncontrolled [[overlogging]], fire and flooding, the forest originally consisted of {{cvt|102100|acre|km2}}; however, only {{cvt|1842|acre|km2}} were federally owned, while the remaining {{cvt|100,258|acre|km2}} within the national forest boundary were not federally owned or administered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.outdoor.com/places/national-forests/green-mountain-and-finger-lakes-national-forests/ |title=Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests |publisher=Outdoor.com |date=2007-04-25 |accessdate=2011-03-12}}</ref> {{As of|2011}}, the forest boundaries included {{convert|821040|acre|km2}}, of which {{cvt|399151|acre|km2}} were federally owned and administered.<ref name=acreage/> GMNF is one of only two national forest areas in [[New England]], the other area being the [[White Mountain National Forest]] in [[New Hampshire]]. Split into southwest and central areas, GMNF has a total of eight wilderness areas. The wilderness areas were designated by Congress through the [[Wilderness Act]] of 1964, as areas off-limits to all motorized and mechanical vehicles, including bicycles. The [[White Rocks National Recreation Area]] is contained within the southwestern section of GMNF. |
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In descending order of land area, GMNF is located in parts of [[Bennington County, Vermont|Bennington]], [[Addison County, Vermont|Addison]], [[Rutland County, Vermont|Rutland]], [[Windham County, Vermont|Windham]], [[Windsor County, Vermont|Windsor]], and [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington]] counties.<ref name=acreage/> The forest headquarters are in [[Rutland (city), Vermont|Rutland, Vermont]], alongside those of [[Finger Lakes National Forest]] though that forest is in [[New York (state)|New York]] state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/2007/TABLE_6.htm |title=Staff |website=www.fs.fed.us |access-date=2019-05-15}}</ref> |
In descending order of land area, GMNF is located in parts of [[Bennington County, Vermont|Bennington]], [[Addison County, Vermont|Addison]], [[Rutland County, Vermont|Rutland]], [[Windham County, Vermont|Windham]], [[Windsor County, Vermont|Windsor]], and [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington]] counties.<ref name=acreage/> The forest headquarters are in [[Rutland (city), Vermont|Rutland, Vermont]], alongside those of [[Finger Lakes National Forest]] though that forest is in [[New York (state)|New York]] state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/2007/TABLE_6.htm |title=Staff |website=www.fs.fed.us |access-date=2019-05-15}}</ref> |
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The forest benefited from the [[American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009]]. Forest revenue is generated by recreation fees (such as at [[Mount Snow]], [[Stratton Mountain Resort|Stratton Mountain]] and [[Bromley Mountain]] ski areas) and timber sales. About {{cvt|42|acres}} were set aside for forest regeneration in 2009. Planned expenditures include road construction, recreation and heritage, and [[wildlife management]]. Projects in the latter category include: land/water modification in support of ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, bear, trout, salmon, [[Bicknell's thrush]], and the plant [[Polemonium|Jacob's ladder]]. The [[emerald ash borer]] is a threat to Vermont's trees. |
The forest benefited from the [[American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009]]. Forest revenue is generated by recreation fees (such as at [[Mount Snow]], [[Stratton Mountain Resort|Stratton Mountain]] and [[Bromley Mountain]] ski areas) and timber sales. About {{cvt|42|acres}} were set aside for forest regeneration in 2009. Planned expenditures include road construction, recreation and heritage, and [[wildlife management]]. Projects in the latter category include: land/water modification in support of ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, bear, trout, salmon, [[Bicknell's thrush]], and the plant [[Polemonium|Jacob's ladder]]. The [[emerald ash borer]] is a threat to Vermont's trees. |
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==Wilderness areas== |
==Wilderness areas== |
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Location | Vermont, United States |
Nearest city | Rutland |
Coordinates | 43°57′N 73°04′W / 43.950°N 73.067°W / 43.950; -73.067 |
Area | 399,151 acres (1,615.31 km2) federal 421,889 acres (1,707.32 km2) other[1] |
Established | April 25, 1932[2] |
Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Website | Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests |
Green Mountain National Forest is a national forest located in Vermont, a temperate broadleaf and mixed forest typical of the New England/Acadian forests ecoregion. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including beaver, moose, coyote, black bear, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and ruffed grouse. The forest, being situated in Vermont's Green Mountains, has been referred to as the granite backbone of the state.
Established in 1932 due to uncontrolled overlogging, fire and flooding, the forest originally consisted of 102,100 acres (413 km2); however, only 1,842 acres (7.45 km2) were federally owned, while the remaining 100,258 acres (405.73 km2) within the national forest boundary were not federally owned or administered.[3] As of 2011[update], the forest boundaries included 821,040 acres (3,322.6 km2), of which 399,151 acres (1,615.31 km2) were federally owned and administered.[1] GMNF is one of only two national forest areas in New England, the other area being the White Mountain National ForestinNew Hampshire. Split into southwest and central areas, GMNF has a total of eight wilderness areas. The wilderness areas were designated by Congress through the Wilderness Act of 1964, as areas off-limits to all motorized and mechanical vehicles, including bicycles. The White Rocks National Recreation Area is contained within the southwestern section of GMNF.
In descending order of land area, GMNF is located in parts of Bennington, Addison, Rutland, Windham, Windsor, and Washington counties.[1] The forest headquarters are in Rutland, Vermont, alongside those of Finger Lakes National Forest though that forest is in New York state.[4]
The forest contains three nationally designated trails, including parts of the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail, as well as the Robert Frost National Recreation Trail. The forest also includes three alpine ski areas, seven Nordic ski areas, and approximately 900 mi (1,400 km) of multiple-use trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and bicycling.[5]
The forest benefited from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. Forest revenue is generated by recreation fees (such as at Mount Snow, Stratton Mountain and Bromley Mountain ski areas) and timber sales. About 42 acres (17 ha) were set aside for forest regeneration in 2009. Planned expenditures include road construction, recreation and heritage, and wildlife management. Projects in the latter category include: land/water modification in support of ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, bear, trout, salmon, Bicknell's thrush, and the plant Jacob's ladder. The emerald ash borer is a threat to Vermont's trees.
Eight officially designated wilderness areas are contained within Green Mountain National Forest as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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