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Manchester District rangers brief Weston on trail, bridge and timber plans
Summary
Rangers from the Manchester District told the Selectboard that trail and bridge maintenance continues, Greendale Campground will adopt electronic payments, and a five-year timber plan includes the Trout Club sale in 2028–29; rangers said services won't be affected despite some federal staffing reductions.
Ranger Martina Barnes, District Ranger for the Manchester, opened the presentation by addressing concerns about federal budget cuts and reassured the board that "despite some staff reductions, services would not be affected and hiring was expected to resume soon." Ranger Steve Pittlick, Recreation Program Manager, described ongoing trail and bridge maintenance and said the district is replacing several snowmobile corridor bridges and implementing a new electronic payment system at Greendale Campground.
Timber Manager Ranger Stacey Stratton reviewed a five-year timber plan and highlighted upcoming sales, including a Trout Club project slated for 2028–29 intended to create early successional habitat for migratory songbirds. Stratton also flagged operational challenges: fewer local lumber mills are increasing processing difficulty for timber sales. Board members asked about federal funding options for culverts and bridges; Pittlick said he would investigate available funding.
