Natural Resources Management
The Corps understands that there's more than one use for the land we manage. We also
understand that humans are not the only ones that use this land. Our other
residents include many vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles,
and fish) and invertebrates (insects, spiders, crayfish, and other
creatures). So, Corps biologists and rangers work closely with state and
federal agencies to insure healthy fish and wildlife populations.
Corps personnel manage the land (965 acres) at Ball Mountain Lake to maintain a diversity of fish and wildlife habitats. Many programs are used to benefit the native wildlife species. The installation of bird boxes has created needed nesting sites for tree swallows, black-capped chickadees, and bluebirds. Rangers prune apple trees to improve the health and vigor of the apple trees and increase the amount of food produced for wildlife. Forest stands are managed to maximize benefits to both trees and animals. The management practices of brushhogging and prescribed burning are used to maintain important open field habitats.
Hunting and fishing are permitted in accordance with Federal and Vermont Fish and Wildlife laws and posted regulations.
Near the bottom of this page are the lists of various species that have been confirmed to use our land at some time during the year. For more information on the natural resources of Ball Mountain Lake, send an e-mail to the wildlife biologist for this area. Ask a question, or tell us what species you saw while visiting these lands.