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The Boston Globe
Vermont public lands may cost more
Vermont state and federal agencies are facing financial pressures due to rising costs and declining revenue, prompting proposals to increase fees at public lands and parks. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department supports new fee initiatives, including a proposed $20 annual fee for visitors to state fishing areas, to address funding shortages. Similarly, the U.S. Forest Service has proposed higher fees for camping and recreation sites in the Green Mountain National Forest to fund maintenance, with public comments open until July. These efforts aim to balance the need for infrastructure upkeep with maintaining affordable access for Vermonters.
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