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Forest Service's Controversial Burn Plan Sparks Local Outcry

2/12/2026

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The U.S. Forest Service plans a 15-year burn program on 2,770 acres in Green Mountain National Forest to boost resilience and promote native plant communities.
Critics, including local residents and Rep. Amy Sheldon (Vt.), question the plan's justification, potential harm to wildlife and water quality.
The public comment period ends this week as experts remain divided over benefits versus risks, including herbicide use near public waters.

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Story summary

The U.S. Forest Service plans a 15-year burn program on 2,770 acres in Green Mountain National Forest to boost resilience and promote native plant communities.
Critics, including local residents and Rep. Amy Sheldon (Vt.), question the plan's justification, potential harm to wildlife and water quality.
The public comment period ends this week as experts remain divided over benefits versus risks, including herbicide use near public waters.