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State Forest Cutting Work Goes Out to Bid

Ethan Genter | Thursday, January 15 2026 - 12:35pm

The planned cutting of about 52 acres of pine trees in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest could begin next month.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, which owns the forest located in the middle of the Island, put the controversial project out to bid on Monday and expects to award a contract in early February.

Manuel F Correllus State Forest

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State Forest Cutting Work Goes Out to Bid

Ethan Genter

The planned cutting of about 52 acres of pine trees in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest could begin next month.

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Gwyn Skiles

The homes of West Chop have been listening to a chorus of chainsaws this fall as the march of the devastating southern pine beetle progresses into residential areas.

State Gives the Go Ahead to Cut 52 Acres of State Forest Pines

Ethan Genter

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A plan to cut acres of white pine trees in the State Forest that is backed by Vineyard ecologists and firefighters was met with stiff resistance fr

Community Airs Concerns Over State Forest Restoration Plan

Ethan Genter

A plan to cut about 175 acres of white pine trees in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest that is backed by Vineyard ecologists and firefighters was met with stiff resistance from Islanders this week.