 881(a)(7), the was eventually conveyed to the State of Vermont for use as publicly owned state forest lands.Originally destined for sale by the federal government, substantial unique natural resources were discovered, allowing the land to escape sale under an obscure provision in the forfeiture laws.After negotiations with the US Attorney's office state officials, including the office of then-governor Howard Dean, the Vermont Land Trust, and other agencies, an agreement was signed to give the land to the state of Vermont.