Putney Mountain Association Incorporated

Stewardship - Stewardship of 926 acres of forestland and wetlands. An ecological assessment of a 99-acre parcel was completed including natural community mapping, invasive plant inventory, and rare plant species documentation. The boundaries of a recently donated 26-acre parcel were identified and marked. Incorporated a new conservation software program including training. Fourteen fee-owned parcels were mapped to the conservation software. Stewardship includes payment of all related property taxes and insurance.

Trails - PMA re-routed the summit trail bypassing wetlands to protect sensitive wildlife. Crushed stone was set, stone turnpikes built and culverts installed. 16 volunteers recorded 223 hours of assisting in this notable improvement of the summit trail one of the most heavily trafficked footpath in VT. A granite bench was installed along the summit trail to commemorate two long-term board members vision, service and dedication to PMAs mission. Purchased, assembled and installed a new solar powered water pump in a surface well to provide water for sheep that graze on invasive glossy buckthorn on the Putney Mountain Summit Clearing. Also purchased additional fencing to keep the sheep secure.