Vermont to expand Snake Mountain WMA and secure 949 acres of timber rights

With support from the Trust for Public Land, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department plans to secure the timber rights covering 949 acres of the Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). A conservation story that began nearly seven decades ago is entering a new chapter in Vermont. What was once a complicated split between land ownership and timber rights at Snake Mountain is now set to be reunited, potentially giving wildlife, forests and outdoor enthusiasts greater protection for generations to come. According to media reports, with support from the Trust for Public Land, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department plans to secure the timber rights covering 949 acres of the Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The state also plans to acquire an additional 256 acres in Addison and Weybridge, expanding the popular natural area by nearly 25%. It is reported that both transactions are expected to be completed by early 2027.A major expansion for Snake MountainLocated between Addison and Weybridge, Snake Mountain WMA currently encompasses 1,215 acres of forested landscape surrounded largely by farmland. Its proximity to some of Vermont’s largest population centres makes...