Posting on behalf of Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR)

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) will host a public meeting on April 30th
from 6-8 pm to present a draft amendment to the Willoughby State Forest long-range management plan. A presentation of the draft plan and in person public comment opportunity will be held on April 30th, 6-8pm, Sutton Village School, 95 Underpass Road, Sutton, Vermont.

Developed collaboratively with the Vermont Horse Council, the proposed amendment seeks to enhance equestrian opportunities while ensuring sustainable land management practices.
It includes plans to open approximately 14.5 miles of existing roads and trails for equestrian use and establish a new overnight parking area in the southern portion of Willoughby State Forest.

Information about the Willoughby State Forest Equestrian Access Expansion
draft plan and public comment opportunities is available online at the FPR website. FPR staff are available to answer any questions about the plan that you'd like to have
answered before submitting your comments. Contact the St. Johnsbury District Office at 802-751-0110 or email: ANR.FPRDistrict5@vermont.gov

Public comments will be accepted until May 31, 2024.

May 10, 2024, 8 to 11:30 AM

May 11, 2024, 9 AM to 12:30 PM

May 13, 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM