Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) - R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Oconee 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 *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
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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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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R8 - Southern Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Mississippi River Bottomland Hardwood Forest Habitat Management Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 11/2011 |
Edwin Spence 435-826-5400 espence@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Management to improve wildlife habitat on appx 3,575 acres of bottomland hardwood forest; goals include developing oaks & flood-tolerant tree species, improving stand structure & improving availability of den & forage trees. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - R8 - Southern Region All Units. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Phillips. Compartments 15, 20 and 21. | |||||
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R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Upper Chattooga River Visitor Use Capacity EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management |
In Progress: Notice of Initiation 12/09/2010 |
Expected:06/2011 |
09/2011 |
Mary Morrison 803-561-4058 mwmorrison@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consider whether to maintain or change the Forest Plan direction relative to recreational uses on the upper Chattooga River for the National Forests in GA, NC and SC. Previous comments will be considered in the decision-making process.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Rabun, Oconee, Jackson, Macon. The project area is located north of SC Highway 28 on the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. | |||||
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 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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Managing Recreation Uses on the Upper Chattooga River EA |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 10/2011 |
John Petrick 770-297-3005 jpetrick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Allowing boating above South Carolina Highway 28 and establish visitor use capacities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Chattooga River WSR. Rabun County, Georgia. | |||||
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 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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06-124 - Oakey/Willis Trail Reroutes CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/22/2009 |
Expected:06/2011 |
08/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The trail reroutes are needed to prevent or reduce erosion and sedimentation, reduce maintenance needs, and provide for user safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28468 |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun. Habersham & Rabun Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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Sale of Buildings and Site Acerage for the Brasstown and Holly Creek Work Centers CE |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The operation of these two specific work center sites is becoming physically and financially inefficient. The Forest Service no longer uses the Holly Creek Work Center.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=19294 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Union. Gilmer/Union Counties, GA. | |||||
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Blueridge 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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02-138 - Chip Pearson Road Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/15/2005 |
Expected:08/2005 Actual: 07/15/2005 |
12/2005 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Road easement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson. Dawson County, GA. | |||||
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02-141 - Tipton Land Exchange CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/15/2005 |
Expected:08/2005 Actual: 06/15/2005 |
04/2006 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Land exchange. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, GA. | |||||
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02-148 Bob Matthews Road Easement and Use of FS #35 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2005 |
Expected:02/2008 |
05/2008 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Bob Matthews road easement and use of FS #35. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, GA. | |||||
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04-102 - Special Use Road Easement (Thomas Dyer) CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/20/2006 |
Expected:12/2009 |
10/2010 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use permit - road easement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, GA. | |||||
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04-109 Special Use Road Easement (Joseph MacPherson) CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/05/2007 |
Expected:04/2007 |
05/2007 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use road easement - Joseph MacPherson. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Brasstown Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, GA. | |||||
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04-122 - Sale of a Portion of the Brasstown Work Center CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/09/2007 |
Expected:02/2009 |
10/2010 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of a portion of the Brasstown Work Center. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, GA. | |||||
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04-136 - East Nottely Watershed Project EA |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/16/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Alice Brown 803-276-4810 alicebrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to improve forest health in over-crowded and fire-excluded stands to lower the risk of insect and disease infestation (particularly southern pine beetle) and reduce susceptibility to damaging wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22647 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-144 - Carol Werkheiser Road ROW CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/03/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 |
11/2008 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Carol Werkheiser Road ROW | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Toccoa Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-151 - Ron Coleman - Outfitter/Guide Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:02/2011 | 02/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ron Coleman - Outfitter/Guide Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-152 - Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters - Outfitter/ Guide Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:02/2011 | 02/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitter/Guide Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-163 - Forest Health Stewardship EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 01/2012 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest Health Stewardship | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Union. District Wide. | |||||
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04-165 - Boggs Creek Toilet Replacement CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 12/17/2010 | 02/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to provide accessible toilet facilities in the recreation area by replacing the existing chemical toilets with accessible vault toilets. The existing toilets are in disrepair and need to be either rebuilt or replaced.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30531 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-171 - Huffman-Paradise Camp Homeowners Association - FLPMA Road - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/31/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to widen their access road. The HA would responsible for all construction and soil stabilization costs, as well as the long term maintenance of the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33075 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-172 - Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:01/2011 | 01/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-173 - Surefoot Adventures LLC Outfitter/Guide Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:01/2011 | 01/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Surefoot Adventures LLC Outfitter/Guide Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Various Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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04-174 - North Georgia Outfitters Outfitter/Guide Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:01/2011 | 01/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: North Georgia Outfitters Outfitter/Guide Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-175 - Sharper Bites Trout Fishing Guide Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/31/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sharper Bites has historically used the lower Toccoa River as their primary fishing location, however;
the current dam maintenance project for Blue Ridge Lake may reduce access or fishing success on this
section of the river.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33387 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-176 - Mosby Airfield Tree Removal CE |
- Forest products | Completed | Actual: 01/05/2011 | 10/2010 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Army proposes to cut all trees within 20 feet of the exterior concrete curb that goes around the airfield. Stumps would be cut to grade level to allow for mowing of prevent future woody vegetation encroachment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33669 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-177 - FY 2011 Prescribed Burning on Blue Ridge Ranger District CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 01/07/2011 | 01/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is for Forest Health and Habitat Improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33865 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns and Union Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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04-178 - Fruitkoff Growing Season Prescribed Burn on Blue Ridge Ranger District CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:01/2011 | 04/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fruitkoff growing season prescribed burn. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-179 - Ortman Boat Dock - Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 01/13/2011 | 01/2011 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request for an authorization to use NFS lands for mooring of and access to a single slip boat dock with electrical service located within the Fishhook Point subdivision in Fannin County, Georgia on Lake Blue Ridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34209 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-180 - Staten Boat Dock - Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/24/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request for an authorization to use NFS lands for mooring of and access to a single slip boat dock and attached sun deck extension with electrical service located within the Skytop subdivision in Fannin County, Georgia on Lake Blue Ridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34210 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-181 - Fishhook Point Boat Dock - Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/24/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The F.S. would like to bring all property owners that currently have a dock into compliance by issuing permits to the land owners for their moorings and access, which would consist of the steps, trams, boardwalks, and trails as they currently exist.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34211 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-182 - Dockery Creek Road FLPMA Road Use - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/30/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Dockery Creek Homeowners Association (HA) has requested authorization to use a section of non-system road that crosses approximately 1,100 feet of NFS land beyond the county maintained portion of Dockery Creek Road in Union County, GA.
historically
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34242 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-183 - Disposal of the Toccoa Work Center Complex in Blue Ridge, Georgia CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/09/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
12/2011 |
Alton Foster 770-297-3062 altonfoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This conveyance authority was created to improve Forest Service operations and provide benefits to the public. The work center site became excess several years ago due to district consolidations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35036 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-184 - 2011 Watershed Restorations on the Blue Ridge Ranger District CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/28/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 |
06/2011 |
James Wentworth 706-745-6928 jwentworth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To control soil erosion, control the movement of sediment into local streams or lakes, improve aquatic habitat conditions, and stop unauthorized off-road vehicle use on undesignated roads and trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35132 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns, Union. LEGAL - Various National Forest land in north Georgia. Old roadbeds and or illegal OHV trails. | |||||
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04-184 - Pacesetter's P.R. Recreation Event - Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/16/2010 | 12/2010 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request for a special use permit to conduct the 22nd Annual Brasstown Bald Buster 5K recreation event at Brasstown Bald.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34258 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns, Union. Towns and Union Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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04-185 - Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/08/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
04/2011 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The event would occur on Saturday, April 9, 2011 between 7AM and 6PM. The event would consist of a maximum of 270 individuals canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and orienteering through parts of the Chattahoochee.
National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35190 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia. | |||||
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04-186 - US Army Hoist Sites - Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
04/2011 |
Jake Cowart 706-745-6928 ext 119 jcowart@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to construct 12 long-line aerial hoist points within the Chattahoochee National Forest north of Dahlonega, Georgia. The hoist points would allow Camp Merrill to evacuate trainees that are critically injured.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35276 |
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| Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, Georgia. | |||||
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattooga River 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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05-165 - Upper Warwoman Vegetation Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 | 11/2012 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Upper Warwoman vegetation management. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, GA. | |||||
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05-183 - Eastside Forest Health - Five Years EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 12/30/2010 | 07/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose for this proposed project is to improve the health of the forest by decreasing the risk
of insect infestation in over-crowded stands of pine trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=16145 |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, White. Banks, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens & White Counties, GA. | |||||
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06-132 - Pre-commercial Thinning CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 03/2012 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pre-commercial thinning | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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06-133 - Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site Preparation and Planting) CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 | 03/2012 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Shortleaf Pine Restoration (Site preparation and planting) | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Stephens. Habersham and Stephens Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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06-134 - Appalachian Trail Reroute at Rocky Mountain CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 12/28/2010 | 03/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Appalachian Trail Reroute at Rocky Mtn.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31142 |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - White. White County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-135 - Watergauge Oak Woodland Restoration EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/08/2010 |
Expected:09/2011 |
02/2013 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Watergauge Oak Woodland Restoration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31143 |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun. Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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06-141 - Prescribe Burning Next 5-10 Years CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/06/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
03/2013 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is for prescribed burning to enhance forest health, recover rare species, improve wildlife habitat diversity, restore bogs and to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations on approximately 14,410 acres on National Forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32491 |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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06-142 - Hare Small Tracts CE |
- Land ownership management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:08/2011 | 11/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hare small tracts | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. Stephens County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-143 - Smith Access Request - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit - Smith Access Request | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-144 - Ivester Access Request - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit - Ivester Access Request | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-145 - Chapman Access Request - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit - Chapman Access Request | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-146 - Sky Valley Water Tank - SUP CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit - Sky Valley Water Tank | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-147 - LaCount Access Request - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: LaCount Access Request - Special Use Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-148 - Fiber Optic Line Habersham EMC - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 | 12/2010 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fiber Optic Line Habersham EMC - Special Use Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun, Towns. Rabun and Towns Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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06-149 - Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hillside Orchard Farms Apiary Request - Special Use Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-150 - Thomas Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit for Thomas Outfitter/Guide | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - White. White County, Georgia. | |||||
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06-151 - Bartram/Pinnacle Trail Reroutes CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 09/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Rerouting of the Bartram/Pinnacle Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia. | |||||
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Sale of Chattooga Work Center, Clarkesville, Georgia CE |
- Land ownership management | Completed | Actual: 11/12/2010 | 03/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is in the process of considering a proposal to dispose of the administrative site identified as the Chattooga Work Center.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34109 |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County, Georgia. | |||||
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Conasauga 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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01-105 - Pinhoti Trail Relocation (near Dennis Mill) CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 | 05/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pinhoti Trail relocation (near Dennis Mill) | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. Murray County, Georgia. | |||||
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01-106 - Beech Bottom Trail Relocation, South Fork Trail Repair & Horseshoe Bend Connector Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/09/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
05/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Beech Bottom Trail and the South Fork Trail require a small amount of trail relocation and/or work to improve drainage. The Horseshoe Bend Connector Trail is an opportunity to open an existing roadbed to the public for multiple uses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33038 |
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| Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. Murray County, Georgia. | |||||
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01-107 - Mountain Longleaf Pine Stand Maintenance CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/13/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose and need for the manual release treatment is to remove competing vegetation from around the planted mountain longleaf pine seedling until prescribed fire can be introduced into the young stands as the primary agent of competition control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33310 |
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| Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Walker. Chattooga and Walker Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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01-110 - North Georgia Adventure Race - Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/24/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Jerome Bennett 706-695-6736 ext 101 jeromebennett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of the project is to respond to a request for a special use permit that is not in conflict
with management objectives and to provide a recreational opportunity for the Forest and to meet the needs of the recreating public.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34963 |
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| Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Murray. Fannin, Gilmer and Murray Counties, Georgia. | |||||
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01-85 - Improved Recreational Access to Mountaintown Creek EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/13/2008 |
Expected:05/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Thomas 706-695-6737 lrthomas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose and need for this project is to re-establish public access to Mountaintown Creek that bypasses private land in order to provide opportunities for dispersed recreation uses within the Mountaintown Creek drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22402 |
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| Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia. | |||||
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Oconee 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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08-100 - Lake Sinclair Improvements CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 07/2011 |
Joni Wheeler 770-297-3063 jwheeler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Lake Sinclair improvements | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Putnam. Oconee National Forest. | |||||
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