Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, Cherokee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Cherokee National Forest, Ocoee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Cherokee National Forest, Tellico Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Cherokee National Forest, Unaka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Cherokee National Forest, Watauga 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 10/2012 |
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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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 08/2012 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@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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Cherokee National Forest, 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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Duckett Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
02/2013 |
Kyle Smith 423-338-3300 comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn approximately 4,250 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37617 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hiwassee Ranger District, Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. North of Hiwassee River approximately 6 miles east of Reliance TN. | |||||
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North Zone Open Area Management II EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Marcia Carter (423) 638-4109 mscarter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Maintain open areas (fields, balds, overlooks, and linear wildlife openings) by controlling woody vegetation using herbicides. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nolichucky Ranger District, Unaka Ranger District, Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. Throughout north zone (Nolichucky, Unaka, and Watauga Districts) of Cherokee National Forest. | |||||
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Recreation Residences Standards and Guidelines and Camp Cherokee Master Plan Approval EA |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/07/2012 | 07/2012 |
Stephanie Medlin 423-476-9740 comments-southern-cherokee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Develop and adopt Standard and Guides for managing recreation residences on the forest. Approve a new Master Plan for Camp Cherokee.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18413 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District, Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe, Polk. Tellico River Corridor and Parksville Lake. | |||||
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Special Use Permits CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Frank Lege 423-735-1500 flege@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Continual requests for Outfitter/Guide, Group Use, Special Use Permits | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nolichucky Ranger District, Unaka Ranger District, Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. Various locations on the North End of the Cherokee National Forest. | |||||
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Spring Creek EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
02/2014 |
Janan Hay 423-253-8405 comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation manipulation for ecological restoration; ephemeral pond construction; road daylighting; fuel reduction burns; road construction and road maintenance; and development of a parking area and horse trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25154 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hiwassee Ranger District, Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - McMinn, Monroe, Polk. Spring Creek Watershed. | |||||
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Cherokee National Forest, Ocoee 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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Cabin 1 Replacement CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Alex Faught 423-338-3313 comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The owner of recreation residence #1 has requested authority to demolish and replace the existing structure. New construction would meet federal, state and local codes. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. South of Highway 64 adjacent to Parksville Lake. | |||||
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Lake Ocoee Inn and Marina Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 01/2013 |
Alex Faught 423-338-3313 fs-comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Lake Ocoee Inn and Marina have been under permit for 70 years.The current 20-year permit expires December 2012. The permit holder has requested a renewal permit for a term of 30 years. No changes to the existing authorized facilities are requested. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. Highway 64 adjacent to Parksville Lake. | |||||
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Thornburg Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
02/2013 |
Kyle Smith 423-338-3300 comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,875 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37619 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. North of Parksville Lake approximately 4 miles southeast of Benton, TN. | |||||
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WCU Talent Search 5-year Outfitter & Guide Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Alex Faught 423-338-3313 comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Western Carolina University has requested a permit to provide outfitting and guiding services to 6th-8th grade school groups for approximately 2 weeks in April for the next 5 years. Activities would occur at established recreation sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38321 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. Various locations. | |||||
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Cherokee National Forest, Tellico 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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Beaverdam Hemlock Salvage CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 05/29/2012 | 09/2012 |
Eric Taylor 423-338-3302 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Salvage dead hemlock greater than 10 inches DBH within approximatley 100 feet above and below Beaverdam Road. There would be no road construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37647 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Beaverdam Road -beginning 1/4 mile from junction with Tellico River Road and continuting to North Carolina state line. | |||||
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Cold Springs Road Tornado Salvage CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/10/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
12/2012 |
Eric Taylor 423-338-3302 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tellico Ranger District proposes the removal of tornado down and damaged trees from approximately a 1 mile segment of the Cold Springs Road. These trees are completely blocking the road and not allowing usage of the road as a through road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39425 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. 12 miles southeast of Vonore. | |||||
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Indian Boundary Wildlife Openings CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/06/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Laura Morris 423-253-8416 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Create and maintian wildlife openings adjacent to the power line ROW located near Indian Boundary Recreation Area. The project would be completed through partnership with Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative and National Wild Turkey Federation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39374 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Near Indian Boundary Recreation Area. | |||||
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McIntyre Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/25/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
02/2013 |
Kyle Smith 423-338-3300 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribed burn approximately 1,350 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37618 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. South of Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) approximately 11 miles east of Tellico Plains, TN. | |||||
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Middle Citico EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012 |
Expected:04/2013 |
08/2013 |
Janan Hay 423-253-8405 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat and forest health
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26125 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Project area includes Indian Boundary Campground north to Little Citico Creek and east to Doublecamp Creek. | |||||
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Tellico EA EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/25/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 |
10/2013 |
Janan Hay 423-253-8405 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat and forest health.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31746 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Middle and Upper Tellico River watersheds. | |||||
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Waucheesi Communication Site Addition CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/10/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
12/2012 |
Alex Faught 423-338-3313 comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us |
| Description: In order to comply with current FCC regulations FLEC has requested permission to replace their current 2-way radio system located at Waucheesi. The proposed action is to authorize installation of a new pole, microwave dish and line of site clearance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39421 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Waucheesi Communication Site. | |||||
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Cherokee National Forest, Unaka 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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Bank Stabilization at Unicoi Work Center CE |
- Watershed management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Bank stabilization of Indian Creek at the Unicoi work center. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Indian Creek at North Fence of Unicoi Work Center. | |||||
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Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail Extension CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Cheryl Summers 423-638-4109 csummers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Convert old FS roads to the ATV trail. This would provide approximately 5 miles of additional ATV trail in the Buffalo Mt area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi, Washington. At it's closest point, the extension is approximately 1.0 miles northwest of the town of Erwin, TN. | |||||
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Buffalo Mountain Multi-use Trails CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/02/2006 |
Expected:06/2010 |
07/2010 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mountain bike and hiking trails on Buffalo Mountain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi, Washington. Buffalo Mountain Project Area Compartments 349-356, 366-371. | |||||
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Buffalo Mtn Mountain Bike Trail CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Cheryl Summers 423-638-4109 csummers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct an approximately 7 - 10 mile mountain bike trail on Buffalo Mountain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Washington. The trail is located approximately 1.5 miles north-northwest of Unicoi, TN. | |||||
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Bumpass Cove Trail CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Trail near Clarksville Iron Furnace over mountain to Bumpass Cove | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Near Clarksville Iron Furnace in Clarks Creek area, over mountain into Bumpass Cove. | |||||
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Burnett Gap Forest Health Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 45 acres of variable density thinning; priority for removal damaged/diseased trees followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet/black oak, white pine. White oak, hickory, other longer-lived species favored. Fuel break to be constructed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Greene. Greene County, Compartment 228. | |||||
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Clark Creek Trailhead Parking CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Small parking area along Clark Creek Road Forest Service Road #25 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Along Forest Service Road #25 in Clarks Creek. | |||||
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Dillard Place Acccessible Trail CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 03/22/2012 | 04/2012 |
Thomas Scott 423-783-2416 thomasscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct an approx. 700 foot long x 4 foot-wide accessible loop trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Greene. Dillard Place off of Viking Mountain Road. | |||||
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Greystone Forest Health Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 60 acres of variable density thinning; priority for removal damaged/diseased trees followed by scarlet/black oak, red maple, white pine. White oak, hickory, other longer-lived species favored to promote tree vigor. Prescribed burned after thinning. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Greene. Greene County, Compartment 199. | |||||
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Paint Creek Hazard Tree Removal CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 12/2012 |
Cheryl Summers 423-638-4109 csummers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove dead, dying and hazard trees along Paint Crk Rd from Campground to end of road. Will include commercial sale and non-commercial felling. Trees within 1.5 tree lengths will be felled. Temporary closing of road will occur. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Greene. Paint Creek Road, Greene County, TN. | |||||
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Ravens Way Forest Health Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 06/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 60 acres of variable density thinning with priority being damaged/diseased trees followed by scarlet oak, black oak, red maple and white pine. White oak, hickory and other longer-lived species will be favored to promote individual tree vigor. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Cocke. Cocke County, Compartment 246 and 266. | |||||
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Rock Creek Recreation Area Waterline CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Waterline to Rock Creek Recreation Area to supply municipal water | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Rock Creek Recreation Area, Unicoi County. | |||||
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Sand Bar Parking Area CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 04/13/2012 | 05/2012 |
Cheryl Summers 423-638-4109 csummers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve the existing parking area by expanding the site, and grading and installing a compacted gravel surface. Construct a new fence to direct users of area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Cocke. Along French Broad River, approx. 1.5 miles west of Del Rio, TN. | |||||
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Stone Prescribed Burn Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/20/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conduct a 935-acres midstory burn using existing road and stream, and create dozerline and handlines for fire containment. Goal is to move stand towards an open woodland condition and promote Shortleaf Pine. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Compartment 347, Unaka RD, Unicoi County. | |||||
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Cherokee National Forest, Watauga 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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Appalachian Trail Relocation at Turkey Pen Gap CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/25/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct approx. 2400 feet of new trail, with approx. 600 feet along a sidehill, to replace a steep, eroding section of the AT at Turkey Pen Gap
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30247 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter, Johnson. Turkeypen Gap along the AT. | |||||
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Backbone Rock Hemlock Salvage CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Salvage Hemlock infested with Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Backbone Rock Recreation Area. | |||||
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Beaverdam Creek Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Wildlife Habitat and Forest Health projects | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Shady Valley in Johnson Co. | |||||
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Canlot Forest Health Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Variable thin (48 acres) in compartment 395, stand 38; compartment 412, stands 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, and 18. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Compartment 395, stand 38 and compartment 412, stands 7, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 18, Unicoi Co., TN. | |||||
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Canlot Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Midstory, low-intensity, controlled burn (45 acres) to develop open woodland conditions/habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Compartment 395, stand 38 and compartment 412, stand 7, 8, and 18, Unicoi Co., TN. | |||||
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Cress Branch Road CE |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of Forest Access Road across previously purchased Right-of-way. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Cress Branch Road, 2 miles North of Butler, Tennessee. | |||||
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Dennis Cove Road Bridge Replacement CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Carter County replacing bridge at Dennis Cove Recreation Area on FSH #50 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. FSH #50 at Dennis Cove Recreation Area across Laurel Fork Creek. | |||||
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Doe Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/17/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Jeff Chynoweth 423-638-4109 jjchynoweth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management and wildlife activities in the Iron Mountain, Stone Mountain and Watauga Lake areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35071 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Compartments 15, 41 and 123; Johnson County, TN. | |||||
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Eastin Road Easement CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 09/2011 |
Frank Lege 423-735-1500 flege@fs.fed.us |
| Description: An SUP for a 50 ft ROW | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Watauga RD, Johnson Co, Compartment 51. | |||||
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Embarq Telephone Line installation CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2009 |
Expected:01/2010 |
02/2010 |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install underground telephone line along Highway 421 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Along Highway 421 between Denton Valley Road and Paddy's Branch Road. | |||||
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Fishdam RR Trail CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct a 3-mile multi-use trail utilizing railbed from FSR 87B to Holston Mountain Trail #44.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33672 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartments 101 and 102, Watauga RD, Carter County, TN. | |||||
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Flatwoods Horse Trail Connector CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 04/04/2011 | 04/2011 |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct a connecting trail (approx. 0.2 miels) from FSR 87/87D intersection to FSR 610820, then to Flatwoods Horse Trail along an old fire line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Holston Mountain Trail System, Sullivan County. | |||||
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Flatwoods Horse Trail Connector CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2005 |
Expected:06/2010 |
07/2010 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Connector to Flatwoods Horse Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Flatwoods Horse Trail on Holston Mountain. | |||||
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Flatwoods Horse Trail West Extension CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2005 |
Expected:06/2010 |
07/2010 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Extension to Flatwoods Horse Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Flatwoods horse trail on Holston Mountain. | |||||
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Flatwoods Trail (#46) Relocation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/25/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
06/2012 |
Reuben Potter 423-735-1500 reubenpotter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate approx. 0.1 miles of Flatwoods Trail #46. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Sullivan County, TN. | |||||
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Gentry Creek Hemlock Salvage CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Salvage hemlock infested with Hemlock Wooly Adelgid | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Gentry Creek Trailheads. | |||||
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Gum Hollow Forest Health and Prescribed Burn Project CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thin approx. 70 acres. Priority damaged/diseased trees followed by scarlet oak, black oak, red maple, white pine. White oak, hickory, long-lived species favored to promote tree health. Midstory burn to reduce understory competition post harvest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Watauga Ranger District, Carter County, TN. | |||||
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Holston Mountain Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate approx. 1 mile of Holston Mt Trail #44 onto an exisiting road bed to remove section of trail with unsustainable grade.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33673 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartments 75, 103 and 104, Watauga RD, Carter County, TN. | |||||
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Lake Edge Forest Health Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/20/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 60 acres of variable density thinning: priority damaged/diseased trees, followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet/black oak, white pine. White oak, hickory, other longer-lived species favored. Prescribed burned after thinning. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Sullivan County, Compartment 117. | |||||
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Lake Edge Forest Health and Prescribed Burn Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/20/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
11/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 65 acres of variable density thinning. Remove damaged/diseased then poplar, red maple, scarlet oak, black oak, white pine. Approx. 0.26 mi. of temp rd to be built, then closed. 190-acre low intensity burn of area to develop open woodland conditions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Compartment 117, Sullivan County. | |||||
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Low Gap Recreation Area Horse Use CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Providing facilities for Horseback Riders at Low Gap Recreation Area | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Low Gap Recreation Area on Holston Mountain. | |||||
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Moffett Laurel Road Parking (FS 4331) CE |
- Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/04/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
05/2012 |
Joe McGuiness 423-735-1500 jmcguiness@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Close FSR 4331 by placing a gate at milepost 2.31. Establish a parking area at milepost 2.27 for public access to FSR 4331 beyond gate.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33674 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartment 332, Watauga RD, Carter County, TN. | |||||
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Old 421 Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2005 |
Expected:06/2010 |
07/2010 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Old Highway 421 between snake spur and road 87 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Between Snake Spur and Road 87 at Camp Tom Howard. | |||||
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Osborne Farm Fencing and Cabin Restoration CE |
- Grazing management - Heritage resource management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace and Repair fence and restore historical cabin | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Osborne Tract Compartment 79. | |||||
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Peninsula Forest Health Project CE |
- Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Area 1 - 41 ac; Area 2 - 47 ac; Area 3 - 18 acres. Variable density thinning; damaged/diseased trees followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet/black oak, white pine. Longer-lived species, such as oaks and hickory, favored. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Sullivan County, Compartment 118. | |||||
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Peninsula Prescribed Burn Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 06/2012 |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Low intensity midstory control burn in three blocks: burn block 1 = 131 acres; block 2 - 270 acres; block 3 - 140 acres. Goal to move area towards open woodland conditions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Compartment 118, Sullivan County. | |||||
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Pine Mountain Prescribed Burn Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Jim Stelick 423-735-1500 jstelick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Low intensity burn to develop open woodland conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32549 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Sullivan County, northwest of Jacob's Crk Civilian Conservation Center, compartments 91, 92, 94, and 95. | |||||
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Pond Mountain II Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 06/05/2012 | 08/2012 |
Jeff Chynoweth 423-638-4109 jjchynoweth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management and wildlife activities in vicinity of Little Pond Mountain
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35072 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartments 29 - 34; Carter County, TN. | |||||
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Riddle Creek Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2005 |
Expected:06/2010 |
07/2010 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: designate old abandoned road and 200 feet new construction | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Holston Mountain. | |||||
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Rogers Ridge Prescribed Burn EA |
- Fuels management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Mitchell Ketron 423-743-4044 mitchellketron@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuel Reduction Prescribed Burn 958 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30889 |
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| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Rogers Ridge Burn Unit W-08 in upper East Tennessee. | |||||
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Sink Mountain Boat Launch CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/22/2009 |
Expected:10/2010 |
06/2010 |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct New Boat Launch at Sink Mountain | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Sink Mountain on Watauga Lake FSR #298. | |||||
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Snake Spur Connector Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/23/2005 |
Expected:06/2010 |
07/2010 |
Vern Maddux (423)735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Trail connecting to Snake Spur Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Holston Mountain. | |||||
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Watauga Work Center Property Disposal CE |
- Facility management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Vern Maddux 423-735-1500 vmaddux@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of Watauga Work Center Property | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. 2.62 acres at 1481 U. S. Highway 19E, Elizabethton, TN 37643. | |||||
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