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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vermont to begin restoring 1930s-era fire towers across state
MONTPELIER, Vt, (ABC22/FOX44) – Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation says it has dedicated more than $500,000 to restore and maintain fire towers across Vermont, beginning this summer. The fire towers were built in the 1930s to monitor forest fires. Today, they mainly serve a 'recreational purpose, the department says. The Bear Hill fire tower at Allis State Park will be the first to close from May 1 to June 15. Burke Mountain fire tower will then close to the public from May 15 to July 31. Shorter closures will occur at Okemo Mountain, Bald Mountain, Spruce Mountain, Mt. Olga and Elmore Mountain while workers install railings. This work is expected to extend into Spring 2026. Wanted Morristown man caught, charged with attempted second-degree murder Additional information and updated closures can be found on Trail Finder. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Enumeration of Nilgiri Tahrs begins in tiger
Enumeration of Nilgiri Tahrs has begun in Srivilliputtur division of Srivilliputtur Meghamalai Tiger Reserve. Over 80 staff members of Department of Forests from the ranges of Sriviliputtur, Rajapalayam, Watrap and Saptur reached the 28 camps located in upper reaches of the Western Ghats on Wednesday evening. 'Since, the area for survey is in inaccessible regions of the Western Ghats, only forest staff are being deployed,' an official said. These staff began enumeration of the ungulates from Thursday. The synchronised survey across the State and Kerala would be completed on April 27. The staff have been provided with binoculars. A total of 117 Nilgiri Tahrs were sighted in Srivilliputtur division during the previous census, according to an official.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Willoughby State Forest to expand equestrian access
MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has announced a new amendment for Willoughby State Forest that will expand equestrian access. This amendment made to the Willoughby State Forest Long-Range Management Plan will allow for equestrian use on roughly 14.5 miles of existing path, and introduce a new parking area. This amendment was officially approved on February 10. According to a release from FPR, the plan was developed in part with the Vermont Horse Council 'to enhance equestrian opportunities while ensuring sustainable land management and recreation practices.' For more information on routes and the amendment itself, check out the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
