Environment DEC
From the December 2006 issue
DEC Issues Draft Unit Management Plan for Lake George Wild Forest
DEC recently announced the release of the draft Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Lake George Wild Forest. The unit consists of nearly 71,133 acres of state forest preserve lands in the southeastern Adirondacks in the Towns of Bolton, Chester, Hague, Horicon, Lake George, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury and Warrensburg in Warren County and the Towns of Dresden, Fort Ann, and Putnam in Washington County.
Public Meeting Details
A public meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13 at the Queensbury Town Hall. The meeting will provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the proposals in the draft UMP. The town hall is located on the northeast side of the intersection of Haviland and Bay Roads, about one-half mile north of the Adirondack Community College. Take Exit 19 of the Northway (I-87), on to Route 254. Travel east about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Bay Road and travel about one mile to the intersection with Haviland Roads, the Town Hall will be on the left. The Queensbury Town Hall is wheelchair accessible. Please provide any requests for specific accommodation by calling 518-623-1265 at least two weeks in advance.
The Lake George Wild Forest is composed of the majority of the public lands on the east and west shores of Lake George and is generally bounded on the north by the Warren County line, on the west by the Hudson River, and on the south and east by the Adirondack Park boundary. It contains hundreds of miles of marked trails, allowing the public to easily access a variety of majestic natural attractions such as Black Mountain, Shelving Rock and Prospect Mountain.
Area has a Wide Variety of Attractions
The UMP includes plans to maintain
designated equestrian trails
Outdoor enthusiasts also enjoy year-round activities on Lake George, and popular fishing and camping locations at Lily Pond, Jabe Pond, Gay Pond and Palmer Pond. The Lake George Wild Forest is a popular area for motorized recreational uses and ice fishing, and serves as an important link with the adjoining snowmobile trail network. In addition, the Hudson River Recreation Area of the Lake George Wild Forest enables the public to experience a unique flat-water environment and other recreation opportunities along this historic waterway.
The complete document is available at the Lake George Wild Forest web page of DEC's website (see "Related Links" below).Copies are available in electronic format for distribution on compact disc from the DEC's Warrensburg Office and may be requested by calling 518-623-1265.
A limited number of printed copies are available for public review at DEC headquarters in Albany, DEC regional offices in Watertown and Ray Brook, and at the DEC's Northville, Warrensburg, Herkimer, Lowville, and Potsdam regional suboffices. The plan will also be available for review at the town offices of Bolton, Chester, Hague, Horicon, Lake George, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury and Warrensburg in Warren County and the towns of Dresden, Fort Ann, and Putnam in Washington County.
To Comment
Public comments will be accepted until January 17, 2007, and may be e-mailed to r5ump@gw.dec.state.ny.us, or sent via ground mail to: Stewart Brown, Senior Forester, NYSDEC, P.O. Box 220, Warrensburg, NY 12885.
