Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Bankhead Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Conecuh Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Oakmulgee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Shoal Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Talladega Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests in Alabama, Tuskegee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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NFsAL Indiana Bat Forest Plan Amendment EA |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 11/2012 |
Jeff Gainey 334-241-8166 jgainey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest Plan Amendment to remove FS-106 standard - site specific inventory requirement for Indidana Bat prior to prescribed burning between May 1 and July 1. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - National Forests in Alabama All Units. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Bibb, Calhoun, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Franklin, Hale, Lawrence, Macon, Perry, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Winston. National Forests in Alabama. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Install Weather Station CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Erect two new permanent weather stations which will include 20' X 20' chainlink fenced area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32295 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District, Shoal Creek Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Clay, Cleburne. LEGAL - Township 13S, Range 11E, Section 18 and Township 21S, Range 5E, Section 34. Terragin Creek Watershed and Hollins WMA along FDR 696. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Bankhead Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Alabama A&M University Special Use Permit for Hydrological Research CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/21/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
05/2012 |
Joseph Brewer 205-489-5111 jbrewer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit to Alabama A&M University to install sensors to conduct hydrological research on Bankhead National Forest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence, Winston. LEGAL - T9S, R8W, and T8S, R9W. Bankhead National Forest. | |||||
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BKNF Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Suppression EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Research and Development |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
09/2015 |
Eugene Brooks 334-241-8149 ebrooks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated treatments in a effort to retain a portion of the hemlock on the Bankhead National Forest.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40079 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Franklin, Lawrence, Winston. Bankhead National Forest. | |||||
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Bankhead National Forest Prescribed Burning Program EA |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/13/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
03/2013 |
Kerry Clark 205-489-5111 kerryclark@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribed Burning Program beginning in Fiscal Year 2013. Purpose and need is to reduce hazardous fuel loading, improve wildlife habitat, and restore and maintain native ecosystems. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Franklin, Lawrence, Winston. LEGAL - Multiple sections in Townships 7S, 8S, 9S, 10S, 11S, 12S and Ranges 6W, 7W, 8W, 9W. Bankhead National Forest - Forest-wide. | |||||
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Commercial Thinning - Rush/Brushy Watershed CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 09/25/2012 | 10/2012 |
William Addison 205-489-5111 waddison@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercially thin 71 stands (2692 acres) of overstocked loblolly pine stands in the Rush/Brushy watershed. The project purpose is to restore native sytems to improve function and resiliency; improve fire regime condition class and wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38184 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence, Winston. LEGAL - T8S, R6W; T8S, R7W; T9S, R7W; T9S R6W; T8S, R8W; T7S, R8W. Bankhead National Forest, Rush/Brushy Watershed. | |||||
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Drennen Forestry Temporary Special Use Permit - Temporary Right-of-way CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/25/2012 | 05/2012 |
Joseph Brewer 205-489-5111 jbrewer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Temporary Special Use Permit for right-of-way to Drennen Forestry to haul timber on an existing Forest Service road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38163 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Winston. LEGAL - T10 S, R7W, Section 4 and T9S, R7W, Section 33. Moreland Community, Proposed Use off Forest Service Road 121. | |||||
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Horse Trail Route Expansion CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Terrance Fletcher 205-489-5111 terrancefletcher@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add additional miles to Owl Creek Horse Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence, Winston. Owl Creek Horse Trail. | |||||
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Owl Creek Trail System - Re-route EA |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Terrance Fletcher 205-489-5111 terrancefletcher@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Owl Creek Trail System re-route and maintenance project | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence, Winston. LEGAL - T8S, R7W. Owl Creek Trail System, Bankhead National Forest. | |||||
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Reggie Watts Permanent Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/22/2010 |
Expected:04/2011 |
04/2011 |
Joseph Brewer 205-489-5111 jbrewer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Permanent Easement for a driveway | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence, Winston. LEGAL - T10S, R7W, S23. T10S, R7W, S23. | |||||
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Special Use Permit Amendment - Lawrence County Commission - Water Line CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/21/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
05/2012 |
Joseph Brewer 205-489-5111 jbrewer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend a Special Use Permit for the Lawrence County Comission to install a water line along Forest Service Road 213 - Ridge Road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Sections 14, 23, 24, 27, 32, 33 T7S, R8W; Section 30, T7S, R7W. Forest Service Road 213 right-of-way. | |||||
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Wilderness Trailheads (Gumpond and Boarden Creek) EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/17/2005 |
Expected:02/2012 |
03/2012 |
Terrance Fletcher 205-489-5111 terrancefletcher@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct and relocate Borden and Braziel Creek trailheads at the Sipsey Wilderness area | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bankhead Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - S32, T8S, R8W; S12, T8S, R9W. Bankhead National Forest, Borden and Braziel Creek Trailheads. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Conecuh Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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CNF Prescribe Burns CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Deborah Foley 334-222-2555 dfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Continued maintenance & restoration of the fire-dependent ecosystem of the Conecuh National Forest through implementation of a systematic controlled burning regime, treating each area at least twice in the next several years. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Conecuh Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Covington, Escambia. Pine and pine/hardwood stands across Conecuh National Forest, Covington/Escambia Counties, AL. | |||||
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Conecuh National Forest Prescribe Burning Program EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/19/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
11/2012 |
Deborah Foley 334-222-2555 ext 106 dfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service would continue the maintenance and restoration of the fire-dependent ecosystem of the Conecuh National Forest by implementing a systematic controlled burning regime that would treat each area at least twice over the next few years.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39576 |
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| Location: UNIT - Conecuh Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Covington, Escambia. Conecuh National Forest lands located in Covington and Escambia counties in Alabama. | |||||
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Rock Creek Health & Restoration Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/29/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
10/2013 |
Deborah Foley 334-222-2555 ext 106 dfoley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve forest health conditions and address ecological restoration needs in Compartments 60, 61, 62, 63, and 64: restore 61 acres of longleaf pine, thin 2,192 acres of pines, release 35 acres of advanced natural regeneration in a mixed age stand. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Conecuh Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Escambia. LEGAL - T1N, R13E. Compartments 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 of Conecuh National Forest, Escambia County, AL. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Oakmulgee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Perry Mountain Motorcycle Enduro Special Use Event CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/20/2012 | 11/2012 |
Joseph Koloski 205-926-9765 jkoloski@fs.fed.us |
| Description: One day motorcycle endurance race, including 5.2 miles across Forest Service routes in Compartments 137 and 134.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39980 |
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| Location: UNIT - Oakmulgee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Chilton. LEGAL - Sec. 11, 12, 13, 14; T20N; R11E; Chilton County, AL. Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee Ranger District, Chilton County, AL; Compartments 134 and 137. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Shoal Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2012 Midstory Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Completed | Actual: 01/12/2012 | 06/2012 |
Jonathan Stober 256-463-2272 jstober@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Midstory removal of hardwoods for red-cockaded woodpecker habitat improvements
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40145 |
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| Location: UNIT - Shoal Creek Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Calhoun, Cleburne. The project area is in the vicinity of the Coleman Lake area along the following Forest Service roads; Forest Service roads 532A, 544, 500. | |||||
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Kinder Morgan / Southern Natural Gas Special Use Permit Modification for Pesticide Usage EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/14/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
06/2013 |
Art Henderson 256-463-2272 x103 dswagner@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis for requested modification of a special use permit, currently held by Kinder Morgan / Southern Natural Gas, to allow for the use of pesticide along existing gas pipeline right-of-way.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37894 |
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| Location: UNIT - Shoal Creek Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Calhoun, Cleburne. LEGAL - T16S, R10E, S18; T16S, R9E, S12 & 13, 17, 18, 20 in Cleburne & Calhoun counties T21N, R8E, S13;T21N, R9E, S30-32 in Perry County. Right-of-way's through the Oakmulgee and Shoal Creek Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Sweeper EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 01/2013 |
Jonathan Stober 256-463-2272 jstober@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning and Clearcuts in overstock Loblolly plantations around areas of previous work that were not include in past analysis
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37904 |
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| Location: UNIT - Shoal Creek Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Calhoun, Cleburne. Shoal Creek Ranger District More Specific Location in Development. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Talladega Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bell Springs Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A new 833 acre prescribed burn unit in the Bell Springs area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33383 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Talladega. LEGAL - Sections 22, 23, 26, 27 and 34; Township 17s; Range 7e. FS lands west of FSRs 644 and 644C. | |||||
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FY2012 TLRD Midstory Removal CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/06/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
07/2012 |
Art Henderson 256-362-2909 arthenderson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal of hardwood midstory on approximately 157 acres of upland pine timber.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37630 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Clay. Compartment 284 Stands 1, 3 & 5 and Compartment 285 Stand 21. | |||||
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Marlow Branch Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A new 796 acre prescribed burn umit in the Germany Mtn area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34917 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Talladega. LEGAL - Sections 23, 25, 26, 35 and 36; Township 19s; Range 5e. FS lands west of CR 234. | |||||
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Mump Creek Prescribed Burn Addition CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add an additional 826 acre block in the SE corner of the existing Mump Creek burn.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34919 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Talladega. LEGAL - Sections 14, 15, 22, 23 and 26; Township 19s; Range 6e. FS lands west of CR 310 and south of Union Church to CSX RR. | |||||
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Salt Creek Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A new 805 acre prescribed burn unit in the Salt Creek area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34927 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Talladega. LEGAL - Sections 25, 26, 35 and 36; Township 17s; Range 7e. FS lands between CR 486 and FSR 644 west of Salt Creek Church. | |||||
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Southern Electric Generation Co. - Gaston - Yellow Dirt 230kv TL EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Mary Humphries 256-362-2909 x 145 mhumphries@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing permit along with the replacement of four (4) existing structures and allow the use of herbicides to maintain vegetation on existing easement
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37629 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Clay, Talladega. Talladega Co - S28 T20S R5E; Clay Co - S25, 26, 27 T20S R5E & S30 T20S R6E. | |||||
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Talladega Mtn Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A new 1106 acre prescribed burn unit in the Chandler Springs area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34920 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Talladega. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, 33, 34, 35; Township 19s; Range 6e and Section 4; Township 20s; Range 6e. FS lands east of SR 77, north of CR 307, east of Talladega Creek and south of FSR 699. | |||||
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Talladega Ranger District Road Decommissioning EA |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 08/09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would decommision 10 miles of National Forest system and user created roads. The project would also make the following changes to MVUM: Change 9.4 miles of road to seasonal use, add 2.1 miles to seasonal use and remove 3.0 miles of road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39260 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Clay, Cleburne, Talladega. Talladega Ranger District. | |||||
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Tree Farm Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 01/2013 |
Scott Layfield 256-362-2909 slayfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A new 2640 acre prescribed burn unit located west of Turnipseed Camp.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34922 |
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| Location: UNIT - Talladega Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Sections 13-15, 22-24, 25, 26 and 36; Township 18s; Range 7e and Sections 19, 30; Township 18s; Range 8e. FS lands south of Cheaha Creek, north of Hubbard Creek and west of SR 281. | |||||
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National Forests in Alabama, Tuskegee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Annual Wildlife Opening Maintenance CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 08/2011 |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: We will be bush hogging, disking, fertilizing and planting existing wildlife openings. Some are for the annual Youth Dove Hunt and others as a supplemental food source during the cool weather season. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Selected location within the Tuslegee National Forest. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Construction of loop trail at Tsinia CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Darrius Truss 334-727-2652 dtruss@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct a a one mile interpretative loop trail, complimenting an existing 1/4 mile linear trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Control of Woody Vegetation Using Herbicides EA |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 05/2012 |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use of herbicides to control woody vegetation along the cleared limits of forest service roads, including culverts, bridges, trail bridges, boardwalks, trail improvements such as benches, blinds, and access to fishing ponds. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Forest-Wide. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Culvert Installation CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jorge Hersel 334-727-2652 jorgehersel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install new culvert on FS Road 900, gravel nearby parking area, reduce surface runoff. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Horse Trailhead Parking Area Expansion CE |
- Road management - Facility management - Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Recreation management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Accomodate weekend and holiday overflow parking by getting trucks and trailers off the roadway and increase visitor safety by expanding current parking area | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Pre-Commercial thinning CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 04/2011 |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reduce the number of trees per acre using hand tools, reducing competition, allowing light to reach the forest floor, concentrate available moisture and nutrients to the remaining trees, increasing their vigor and reducing the risk of bark beetles. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - R24E, T17N, Section 11. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Release of Advanced Oak Regeneration CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:02/2011 | 02/2011 |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Release young oak regeneration in an oak-loblolly pine stand using hand tools to reduce competetion for light, moisture and nutrients, improve stand vigor and improve native wildlife food sources for game and non game species. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - R 24E, T17N, Section 1 and R24E T17N, Section 11. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Road Maintenance (Daylighting) CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 03/2012 |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Clear trees and brush 25-30 feet from the center of the roadway, remove any trees which may fall onto the roadway out to 100 feet from the road center. This will reduce maintenance and improve safety of visitors and employees. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Tuskegee National Forest Ownership. Forest-wide. | |||||
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Road construction & or road realignment at the Uchee Shooting Range, & parking lot improvement. EA |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 | 12/2010 |
Darrius Truss 334-727-2652 dtruss@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct an additional lane or loop road to provide more structured access that will mitigate the current safety threat and provide additional parking for the increased use at Uchee. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Silt removal from fishing ponds CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jorge Hersel 334-727-2652 jorgehersel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove accumulated silt from fishing ponds, remove trees growing on dam, brush around pond edges to reduce button bush and repair breach in upper dam. Work dependant on funding. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Tuskegee Forest Health and Longleaf Pine Restoration 2 EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 12/2012 |
Willie Humphrey 334-727-2652 whumphrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restoring longleaf pine to proper sites by harvesting off-site loblolly and slash pines. Overstocked pine stands will be thinned. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee National Forest. | |||||
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Tuskegee Upland Pine Habitat Improvement EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:04/2013 | 05/2013 |
Gary Shurette 334-241-8143 gshurette@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restoration and improvement of hupland stands using timber thinning, midstory removal, herbicide application, and integrated NNIS control. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tuskegee Ranger District. STATE - Alabama. COUNTY - Macon. Tuskegee Ranger District - Compartments 4-13,16-19. | |||||
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