Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Caddo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Cold Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Fourche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Jessieville-Winona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Mena-Oden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Poteau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ouachita National Forest, Womble 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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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
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 *NEW LISTING* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011 |
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, 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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CEGT Special Use Permits Amendments EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Lisa Cline 501-321-5256 lcline@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company's (CEGT) existing special use permits to allow the application of selected herbicides for vegetation management along CEGT's natural gas pipeline rights-of-way on Forest Service property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District, Fourche Ranger District, Magazine Mountain Ranger District, Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford, Franklin, Garland, Logan, Perry, Washington, Yell. LEGAL - Through Crawford, Franklin, Garland, Logan, Perry, Washington and Yell Counties, Arkansas. Approximately 36 miles of dual pipeline right-of-way in Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. | |||||
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Ouachita 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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Control of Invasive Species Vegetation EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 | 06/2011 |
Mary Mentz 479-495-2844 mmentz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: EA for control of invasives specicies vegetation for Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District and Crossett Experimental Forest
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District, Winona Ranger District, Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Ashley, Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Saline, Scott, Yell. LEGAL - Ashley, Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Saline, Scott, and Yell Counties, AR. Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District (400,000+ ac) and Crossett Experimental Forest (1,680 ac). | |||||
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FY 2010 PCT and Release Treatments CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/13/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
10/2010 |
Dava Bauer 479-675-3233 dlbauer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximately 1,233 acres of PCT and release treatments in 11 compartments. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District, Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Logan, Polk, Scott, Sebastian, Yell. LEGAL - Various township/range/sections. C-1214, 1216, 1217, 1220, 1227, 1231, 1257, 1301, 1305, 1307, 1316. | |||||
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Five Abandoned Mine Reclamation CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 | 01/2011 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reclamation of 5 mine sites | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District, Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland, Montgomery. LEGAL - S29 T4S R28W; S35 T2S R25W; S30 T2S R21W; S15 T2S R24W; S5 T3S R24W. Various locations. | |||||
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Jones Creek EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/08/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
03/2011 |
Donna Reagan (479) 675-3233 dreagan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 1239, 1245, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1258
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30095 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District, Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - The project area is mostly in T2N, R32W, S11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and R31W, S 6, 7, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23. approximately 13 miles west of Waldron and 1 mile west of Lake Hinkle. Forest Service Road 89 is an east-west thoroughfare in the north portion of the project area. | |||||
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South Sebastian EMU #1 EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/14/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
12/2010 |
Dava Bauer 479-675-3233 dlbauer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 1211, 1212, 1213, 1218, and 1219
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31400 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District, Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Sebastian. LEGAL - T4N, R31, 32, 33W. Compartments 1211, 1212, 1213, 1218 & 1219. | |||||
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Trail Shelters on the Ouachita National Forest Recreation Trail CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tim Oosterhous 870-356-4186 toosterhous@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add 12 trail shelters to the Ouachita National Forest Recreation Trail | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Kiamichi Ranger District, Cold Springs Ranger District, Oden Ranger District, Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas, Oklahoma. COUNTY - Garland, Montgomery, Polk, Le Flore. LEGAL - T1N-3N,1S; R23E-27E,20W-32W. 122 miles of trail in Arkansas and Oklahoma on the Ouachita National Forest. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Caddo 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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517A Pit Exploration CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/08/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Trench exploration to determine whether expanding the old 517A pit is feasible | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Section 36, Township 4S, Range 27W. Approximately 3 miles north of Langley, Arkansas. | |||||
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Cogburn Special Use Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/29/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Maintain approximately 1/8 mile of existing woods road through a special use authorization | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S24 T4S R27W. Approximately 3 miles from Albert Pike Campground. | |||||
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Efird Road Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/29/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Maintenance of approximately 1/4 mile of existing woods road through a special use authorization. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland. LEGAL - S5 T4S R22W. Approximately 3 miles north of Bonnerdale, AR. | |||||
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Frisco Wilderness Adventures and Outfitters special use permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/14/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
11/2010 |
Gloria Chrismer 870-867-2101 gchrismer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of outfitter/guide permit along the Eagle Rock Loop for two years | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S6, T4S, R27W, Montgomery County. Eagle Rock Loop on the Caddo Ranger District. | |||||
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Jewell Patent Access Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
01/2011 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue special use authorization to maintain access road to private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S20 T3S R24W. Near junction of Palmer and Smokey Hollow Road, approximately 5.5 miles east of Norman Arkansas. | |||||
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Road and Powerline ROW Special Use Permits CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Liz Gross 501-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Caddo-Womble Ranger District is proposing to issue two special use permits to provide access to private lands, as well as authorize an existing powerline providing electricity to the property. Otherwise known as Burton and Porter Special Use RD | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Pike. LEGAL - T5S, R27W, Sec 10. Approximately 1.5 miles NW of Langley, AR. | |||||
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Robertson Road Authorization CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Extend road C38B to private land and close with a gate | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S24 T3S R24W. Approximately 10 miles east of Norman, AR. | |||||
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Sharptop Road Public Easement CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/20/2010 | 11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue public road easement to Montgomery County to maintain Sharptop Road
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31340 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S7 T4S R23W. Sharptop Road, approximately 5 miles northeast of Glenwood Arkansas. | |||||
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Smith Mountain Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/13/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Leslie Prewitt 870-356-4186 lprewitt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated Resource Management Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30381 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T3S&T4S R25W. Compartments 39-41,44,52-57,63,1636&1650. | |||||
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Stenger Mine Reclamation CE |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reclamation of Stenger mine | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S10 T4S R27W. Approximately 3 miles north of Albert Pike Campground. | |||||
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Thomas Pit Reclamation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special area management - Minerals and Geology |
Completed | Actual: 09/27/2010 | 10/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project is to reclaim existing mining pit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S9,T3S R24W. Located on woods road near 177E and W35D. | |||||
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Tweedle Mountain Road Use Permit CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 08/02/2010 | 10/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue road use permit to construct and maintain roads across NF to haul timber from private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31338 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Pike. LEGAL - S31 T5S R25W; S1-5,8-12 T5S R 26W. Near Tweedle Mountain approximately 2 miles north of Lodi Arkansas. | |||||
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Wilson Special Use Road Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/15/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Liz Gross 501-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improving an existing road to provide access to private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T3S, R23W, Sec 25 and 26. Approximately 3 miles SE of Alamo, AR. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Cold Springs 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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Lick Creek EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/02/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
04/2011 |
Donna Reagan (479) 675-3233 dreagan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 210 and 211
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32888 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Logan, Yell. LEGAL - T5N R25W S29, 30, 31 and 32; T5N R26W S36; T4N R25W S5 and 6. Yell County, AR; NE portion of Cold Springs RD on ONF; south of Blue Mountain Lake. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Fourche 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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Dutch Creek Mountain Tower - Entergy Special Use Extension CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/15/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 x107 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Extend special use authorization for Entergy Corporation for operation of communitcation facilities at/on the Forest Service Dutch Creek Mountain Tower elctronic site
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 24 West, Yell County, AR (N34 57 49; W-93 32 24). Compartment 432, Henry Watershed, Fourche Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District. | |||||
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Fourche Mountain Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 08/05/2010 | 09/2010 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning of 791 acres in Compartments 475 and 477 for wildlife habitat improvement. Also, in same area: construction of 3 ponds for wildlife water source and maintenance of 4 existing wildlife food plots.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Part Township 3 North, Ranges 22 & 23 West, Yell Co., AR. Compartment 475 of Hogan Creek Watershed and Compartment 477 of Brogan Watershed. | |||||
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Fourche Wildlife Ponds 2010 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 08/17/2010 | 09/2010 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of 17 new ponds for wildlife water source on Fourche Unit of JWF Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry, Yell. LEGAL - Part Township 3 North, Ranges 20 & 21 West, Perry Co., AR and Part Township 3 North, Range 22 West, Perry & Yell Counties, AR. Compartments 507, 508, 512, 513, 517, & 519; Buchannan Creek, Little Big Cove Creek, and Steve Watersheds; JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF. | |||||
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Highway 7 North Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 08/17/2010 | 09/2010 |
Mary Mentz 479-495-2844 mmentz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning, consisting of overstory development and midstory removal, on approximately 131 acres on the Fourche Unit of the JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Part Townships 3 & 4 North, Ranges 20 West, Perry Co., AR. Compartments 465 & 466 of Lower Brush Creek Watershed and Compartment 467 of Little Big Cove Creek Watershed. | |||||
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Special Use (Road Access) for James Mitchell CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/12/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
11/2010 |
Robin Vaughn 501-984-5313 rvaughn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use permit to allow road access for private landowner, James Mitchell. Acces to include approximately 1.5 acres along existing Ouachita National Forest Roads (652 and F21J) and approximately 0.1 acre of new road extending east from Road F21J
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Section 30, T5N, R21W and Section 25, T5N, R22W, Yell Co., AR. Compartment 421, Achmun Watershed, Fourche Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest. | |||||
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Wildcat Hollow Project EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 | 06/2011 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 x107 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ecosystem management for Bear Creek West, Barn Hart, and Brogan management unit watersheds on the Fourche Unit of the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District of the Ouachita National Forest
Web Link: http://southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Townships 2 and 3 North, Ranges 22, 23, and 24 West, Yell County, Arkansas. Bear Creek West Watershed ( C-484, C-485, C-486, C-487, C-488), Barn Hart Watershed (C-478, C-479, C-482, C-483), and Brogan Watershed (C-477, C-480) of the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Jessieville-Winona 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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Compartment 604 Timber Stand Improvement CE |
- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 07/26/2010 | 08/2010 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Non-commercial thinning of 1,533 acres (pre-commercial, midstory removal, and brush control) for timber stand improvement in Compartment 604, including the Irons Fork Old Growth Restoration Unit.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - Townships 1 & 2, Range 23 West, Yell Co., AR. Compartment 604 of Irons Fork Watershed, JWF Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest. | |||||
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Perry Co., AR Road 14 Improvement - Special Use CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/28/2010 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Robin Vaughn 501-984-5313 rvaughn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use authorization for widening and improvement of Perry County, Arkansas Road 14
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Winona Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Section 1, Township 3 North, Range 19 West and Section 6, Township 3 North, Ranger 18 West, Perry County, Arkansas. Compartments 1015 and 1016, Rock Creek Watershed, Winona Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District. | |||||
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Prescribed Burning: Locust Mountain, Phase III Research #9, Bill Branch, and Wildcat Mountain CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Research |
Completed | Actual: 08/19/2010 | 09/2010 |
Rudy Thornton 501-984-5313 x107 rthornton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribed burning on approximately 14,852 acres, consisting primarily of old growth restoration units and semi-primitive/walk-in turkey hunting areas on the JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Winona Ranger District, Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland, Perry, Saline. LEGAL - Townships 1, 2, & 3 North, Ranges 17, 18, 19, & 20 West, Garland, Perry, & Saline Counties, AR. Bear Creek East, Upper Lake Winona, and North Fork Saline Watersheds, JWF Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest. | |||||
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Windstream Fiber Optic Upgrade Highway 9/10 Special Use CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
10/2010 |
Robin Vaughn 501-984-5313 rvaughn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use authorization for upgrade of existing telecommunication facilities on national forest land along Highway 9/10 in Perry Co., AR. Re-issue existing use agreement to Windstream Arkansas LLC, as successor in interest to Alltel Corporation.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Winona Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - S 4 & 15, T3N, R17W and S 33 & 34, T4N, R17W; Perry County, Arkansas. C-1402, Huston Watershed & C-1418, Upper Maumelle Watershed; Winona Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita NF. | |||||
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Winona Cliff and Talus Sites Stand Improvment CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Completed | Actual: 08/19/2010 | 09/2010 |
David Saugey 501-984-5313 dsaugey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning, consisting of overstory development on 622 acres and midstory removal n 121 acresof central interior acidic cliff and talus forest communities. Prescribed burning of approximately 398 acres.
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Winona Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry, Saline. LEGAL - Pt T3N, R18W, Perry & Saline Counties, AR; Pt T2N, R18W, Saline Co., AR; Pt T3N, R17W, Perry Co., AR; Pt T2N, R17W, Perry & Saline Counties, AR. Part Compartments 1430, 1431, 1435, 1439, 1440, 1447, and 1448, Winona Unit, JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Mena-Oden 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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2011 Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 07/02/2010 | 09/2010 |
Adam Strothers 479-394-2382 astrothers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 33,690 acres of prescribed burning in compartments 887, 1017, 1018, 1045-1052, 1054-1060, 1064, 1065, 1080, 1083-1089, 1091, 1095, 1100-1102, 1109, 1116, 1120-1122, 1126-1129, and 1137
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32517 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Polk, Scott, Yell. LEGAL - T2S, R30W, Sec. 6 & 7; T1S, R27W, S. 3, 9, 13-17, 20-23, 27-29, & 32-34; T1N, R24W, S. 7, 18, 19, 30; T1N, R25W, S. 1-6, 8-30, 32-36; T2N, R24W, S. 7, 17-19; T2N, R25W, S. 12-14, 20-36; T2N, R26W, S36. Compartments 887, 1017, 1018, 1045-1052, 1054-1060, 1064, 1065, 1080, 1083-1089, 1091, 1095, 1100-1102, 1109, 1116, 1120-1122, 1126-1129, and 1137. | |||||
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Highway 270 Realignment (Blowout Mountain) EA |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 09/14/2010 | 11/2010 |
Russell Standingwater 479-394-2382 rstandingwater@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of a climbing lane and realignment of two severe curves on approximately 0.8 miles of Highway 270.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29948 |
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| Location: UNIT - Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T 1 S, R 26 W, Sections 4 and 5. Highway 270 generally within the boundaries of the Blowout Mountain Scenic Area. | |||||
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Lower Cossatot Watershed EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Facility management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 | 06/2013 |
John Morgan 479-394-5595 ext. 244 jcmorgan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Lower Cossatot Watershed. The project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for Management Areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31149 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T4S R28W Sec. 17-20, 30-32; T4S R29W Sec. 4-36; T4S R30W Sec. 1-18, 20-30, 32-36; T5S R28W Sec. 6; T5S R29W Sec. 1-3. Compartments 942, 956, 958-963, 965, 966, 968-978, 984, 988. | |||||
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Lower Irons Fork/Johnson Creek Watersheds EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource 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 01/29/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
01/2012 |
Mike Harris 479-394-2382 mharris@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Irons Fork/Johnson Creek Watersheds. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29017 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk, Scott. LEGAL - T1N R30W Sec 13, 14, 22-36; T1N R29W Sec 17-21, 28-33; T1S R30W Sec. 1-14, 24-25, 35-36; T1S R29W Sec. 2-11, 15-23, 27-31; T2S R30W Sec. 1, 2, 12, 13; T2S R29W Sec. 7, 18. Compartments 835-844, 861, 862. | |||||
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Mountain Fork Watershed EA EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - 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 10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 | 08/2012 |
Jennifer Benefield 479-394-2382 jbenefield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Mountain Fork Watershed. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30595 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T1S R31W, Sec. 7; T1S R32W, Sec. 7-30. Compartments 875- 877, 893, 895-899. | |||||
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New Entrance Road to the Shady Lake Recreation Area EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/07/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
09/2011 |
Russell Standingwater 479-394-2382 rstandingwater@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The new entrance road would have 10-ft lanes & 2-ft shoulders, follow an existing gravel service road for approx 1.2 miles, then follow new alignment for approx 0.4 miles, and tie into Caddo Road approximately 0.7 miles south of the Shady Lake.
Web Link: http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/projects-public-notices.aspx |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Howard, Polk. LEGAL - T5S, R28W, Sec. 4, 5, 8, 9, 31, 32. Caddo Road/FS Road 38 south of Shady Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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Southern Pine Beetle and Other Insect Suppression on the Mena and Oden Ranger Distrticts EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/12/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
05/2011 |
John Morgan 479-394-2382 ext. 244 jcmorgan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revision of 2003 Southern Pine Beetle Suppression EA
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31530 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Howard, Montgomery, Polk, Scott, Yell. LEGAL - Generally from T2N, R24W to T2S, R24W to T4S, R31W to T1N, R32W. Compartments 800-984 and 1000-1140 on the Mena and Oden Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Wolf Pen Gap 2011 Project EA |
- Recreation management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
04/2012 |
Lisa Cline 501-321-5256 lcline@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Ouachita National Forest proposes to formally designate a system of roads and trails for public use of motorized vehicles, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs), in the area known as Wolf Pen Gap.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33235 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T3S; R29,30W; western portion of R28W. Approximately 7 miles southeast of Mena, AR. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma 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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American Burying Beetle Area Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/09/2009 |
Expected:10/2010 |
08/2011 |
Daniel Benefield 918-653-2991 dbenefield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed project consists of midstory reduction which involves chainsaw felling of midstory trees less than 10 inches in diameter at breast height. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval after the midstory reduction | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - T2N,R24E,Sec. 2,T3N,R22E,Sec. 1-2;T3N,R23E,Sec. 5-11,13-18,21-28;T3N,R24E,Sec. 16-23,25-30,34-35;T4N,R22E,Sec. 36 and T4N,R23E,Sec. 31. LeFlore County, OK. | |||||
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Buck Hunt Access Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564, Ext 106 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Using existing road for access to land surrounded by National Forest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 27,T3N,R26. Near Page, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Buffalo Creek Two Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/14/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
06/2011 |
Mark Davies 580-286-6564 mjdavies@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Management activities to benefit timber, wildlife, and fire
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29735 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Sections 18 & 19,T2S, R26E,Sections 9-16 & 21-27, T2S, R25E. Approximately six miles south of Smithville, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Carter Creek - NWTF Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
04/2011 |
John Wilson 580-494-6402 x114 kriswilson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To conduct Rx burns for the purpose of vegetation management and reduce fuels, in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - T3S,R23E,Sec. 32-35/T4S,R23E,Sec. 1-5, 8-20, T4S,R24E,Sec. 3-9, & 18. Approximately 14 miles north of Broken Bow, OK and approximately 9 miles south of Bethel, OK. West of Hwy 259 and East of Glover River. | |||||
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Haver White Reciprocal Easement CE |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/19/2008 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Grant access to private property in return for NF access across private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 13,T4N,R23E and Section 18,T4N,R24E. 13 miles northeast of Talihina, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Land Transfer to Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/03/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
03/2011 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Transfer 20 acres, including Tiak Work Center to ODWC | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. 3 miles west of Haworth, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Lower Cedar Creek Crossing Removals CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/23/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
08/2011 |
Robert Bastarache 580-286-6564 rbastarache@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consist of replacing two existing low water crossings with newly constructed crossings with a box culvert design. Crossings are presently barriers to fish passage and a potential safety hazard due to inadequate culverts and subsequent overtopping. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - T4S,R23E,Sections 27 and 29. Both crossings for replacement are along Forest Road 53000. | |||||
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Motorized Use Designation Change on Broken Bow Lake Roads EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This was a duplicate project entry. See "Motorized Vehicle Use Designation Changes Project." | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - 22-28, 34-36 of T3S,R24E; sections 19,20,29-33 of T3S, R25E; sections 1-3, 10-15,22-27,36 of T4S, R24E; sections 4-9,17,18 of T4S, R25E. Area between Broken Bow Lake and Highway 259. | |||||
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Motorized Vehicle Use Designation Changes EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
04/2011 |
John Baldwin 907-945-3631 jbaldwin01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Change the motorized vehicle use designation of some or all roads recently identified as open to highway vehicles only in the area between Broken Bow Lake and Highway 259 to allow OHV use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32660 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Sections 22-28, 34-36 of T3S, R24E; sections 19, 20, 29-33 of T3S, R25E; sections 1-3, 10-15, 22-27, 36 of T4S, R24E; sections 4-9, 17, 18 of T4S, R25E. Roads in the area between Broken Bow Lake and Highway 259. | |||||
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New Home Cemetery Interchange CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Interchange lands to clear up encroachment | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Sections 14 & 15, T2N, R26E. 5 miles east of Big Cedar, Oklahoma. | |||||
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North Shore and Wild Horse North Fuels Reduction CE |
- Fuels management | Completed | Actual: 03/12/2010 | 12/2010 |
Sammy McFarland 918-567-2326 smcfarland@fs.fed.us |
| Description: These proposed projects consists of 442 acres for fuels reduction prescribed burning. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times in a 6-8 yr. period and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan within LeFlore Co.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30208 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - T4N,R25E, Section 32, T4N, R24E, Sections 13, 14, and 16. LeFlore County, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Panther Creek 2 - Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
04/2011 |
John Wilson 580-494-6402 x114 kriswilson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To conduct prescribed burns for the purpose of vegetation management and reduce grounds fuels in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - T2S,R25E,Sec. 17, 19, 20, 28-30. Approximately 7 miles south of Smithville, OK, East of Hwy 259, and west of Mtn. Fork River. Burn unit joins Hwy 259 and Mtn. Fork River. | |||||
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Prag and Williamson Road Permits CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 08/26/2010 | 09/2010 |
Randy Sander 580-286-6564 rsander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thomas Prag and Jesse Williamson have applied for a permit to use an existing road for access to their property which is surrounded by the National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32750 |
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| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 3, T3N, R23E. 4 miles north of Whitesboro, OK. | |||||
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TNC and No H2O North Fuels Reduction CE |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/21/2009 |
Expected:12/2010 |
01/2011 |
Sammy McFarland 918-567-2326 smcfarland@fs.fed.us |
| Description: These proposed projects consists of 2,391 ac. for fuels reduction prescribed burning. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 6-8 yr. period and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan within LeFlore Co. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - T1N,R25E,Sections 1-3, 10, and 11, T2N,R25E,Sections 25-27, 34-36. LeFlore County, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Tornado Damage Recovery Activities CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 07/06/2010 | 09/2010 |
Mark Davies 580-286-6564 mjdavies@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Dozer piling into windrows tornado debris followed by rippling and planting between the windrows. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - T2N, R26E, and 27E. Approximately 7 miles east of Big Cedar, OK east to the Arkansas state line. | |||||
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Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness Private Access Road EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Lisa Cline 501-321-5256 lcline@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use authorization to construct approximately 5,300 feet of road through the Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness to access a 160 acre private inholding. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - T3N R26E Sec34. Approximately 2 miles south of Page, Oklahoma. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Poteau 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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Turkey Creek Ecosystem Management Unit EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2010 |
Expected:05/2011 | 09/2011 |
Donna Reagan (479) 675-3233 dreagan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Compartments 1279, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1293 Scott County, Arkansas
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33666 |
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| Location: UNIT - Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T2N, R28W, and all or portions of S32-36; T2N, R27W, S31 and T1N, R28W, S1-5, 8-12, 13-17. Eof Hwy 71/Boles Comm/So of Hwy 28/Parks Comm. Co Rd 9013 forms No border; FS Rd 163 forms the E border. Mill Creek Mtn forms the So, border. | |||||
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Ouachita National Forest, Womble 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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Arkansas State Forestry Rock Permit CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 07/12/2010 | 08/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Free use permit for 100 rocks
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32446 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland. LEGAL - S9&16 T2S R22W. Approximately 2 miles north of Bear, AR. | |||||
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Big Fork Watershed Resource Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/17/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Seanna Whisenhunt 870-867-2101 swhisenhunt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated Resource Management Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29318 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Polk. LEGAL - T2&3S, R28W. north of Big Fork, Polk County, Arkansas. | |||||
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Carbody Road Easement Acquisition CE |
- Land acquisition | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Acquisition of Carbody Road easement from US Army Corps of Engineers | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - X27 T1S R24W. Approximately 6 miles north of Mount Ida, AR. | |||||
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Cogburn Road Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Landowner is requesting a special use authorization for legal access onto his property utiliting existing road. Road is near Back Valley and approximately 1/8 mile long. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S24, T4S R26W. Near Back Valley. | |||||
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Cox Special Use Road Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/29/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Landowner is requesting special use authorization to use closed road C25N (approx. .4 miles) to access his property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S25, T3S R23W. Approximately 3 miles southeast of Alamo, AR. | |||||
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Entergy -Kilgore Right of Way Easement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 | 10/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Entergy has requested a Right of Way Easement for the construction of a 100 Ampere 120/240 Volt, 1 Phase service to Reed Kilgore, a private landowner at 3200 Brady Mt. Rd. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland. LEGAL - S20, T2S R21W. Along Brady Mountain Rd. | |||||
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Entergy High Peak Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 | 12/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Entergy has requested a renewal of their special use lease for High Peak. Current lease covers the tower and building. New lease will include the addition of a generator and propane tank. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T3S R24 S20. Approximately 6 miles south of Mt. Ida, AR. | |||||
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Forest Health Restoration EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/20/2010 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Seanna Whisenhunt 870-867-2101 swhisenhunt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project is to conduct commercial thinning activities on thirty (30) immature shortleaf and loblolly pine stands located throughout ten (10) watersheds throughout Montgomery County, AR | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Throughout Montgomery County, AR. Recently aquired Weyerhaueser land. | |||||
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Forest Health Thinning EA EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Ben Rowland 870-867-2101 skirkpatrick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental Assessment for the initial thinning operations for recently aquired Weyerhauser lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland, Howard, Montgomery, Pike, Polk. LEGAL - Various locations. Various locations across the Caddo-Womble Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Hollifield Temporary Road Use Permit CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 | 11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Kurt Hill has requested temporary access to Hollifield property by grading existing FS road with dozer and utilizing it to haul approximately 60 loads of timber. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S 33 and 34, T4S R 26W. Near Fancy Hill: South of HWY 240. Route is HWY 240 to MG3, NFSR 517 for approx. 2432 ft, C70D approx 1674 ft, C68C for approx. 2484 ft, then exisiting woods road approx. 397 ft. = 6887 FT. | |||||
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LOViT Trail construction Segment 6-7 CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/07/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct approx.13.1 miles of hiking & biking trail to be added to the LOViT system. Segment 6: 1/2 mile south of Crystal Springs campground to Rd 98A is approx. 3.1. Segment 7 goes through Bear Mt Roadless Area. A new trailhead will be constructed | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S16, T2S R2. Near Brady Mountain Road. | |||||
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Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, High Water Spur CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 07/06/2010 | 07/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximately 1/4 mile trail construction as alternative route where the lake is high
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32408 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S20 T2S R23W. Approximately 9 miles east of Mount Ida Arkansas. | |||||
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Little Fir Watershed Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2010 |
Expected:04/2011 | 05/2011 |
Seanna Whisenhunt 870-867-2101 swhisenhunt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated Resource Management Project | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T1S&T2S, R24W&R23W. Compartments 1631, 1623, 1622. | |||||
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Loy Special Use Road CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/29/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Maintain approximately 1/8 mile of existing woods road under specail use authorization | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S1 T2S R26W. Approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Oden, AR. | |||||
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Montgomery County Clark Lane Easement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 | 11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocation of roadwhich required constrution of approx 100 foot of road and authorizing the use (easement) of approx 1/4 mile of FS land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S19, T2S R27W. Clark Lane in Montgomery County, AR. | |||||
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Montgomery County Fairgrounds Sign CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 08/11/2010 | 09/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of authorization to maintain county fairgrounds sign
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32411 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S30 T2S R24W. Junction of Hwy 270 and Fairgrounds Road, Mount Ida, AR. | |||||
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Montgomery County Heart Attack Hill and Adams Road Easements CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/08/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
11/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a public road easement to Montgomery County for Heart Attack Hill and Adams Road | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S R24W Section 2. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Mount Ida, Arkansas. | |||||
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Polk Creek Crossing (Road 73) Repair CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 08/02/2010 | 10/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project is to replace the existing culvert (CMP's) structure with a box culvert. Repetitive damage has led to degradation of structure, therefore requiring replacement. New structure will increase fish passage and allow for increased flow. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - S8, T4S R26W. Polk Creek on Montgomery County Rd 10. | |||||
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Seed Orchard EA EA |
- Special area management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Research |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 browland@fs.fed.us |
| Description: EA for management activities within the Seed Orchard including vegetation management, pest control activities, and routine facilities maintenance on the 2,185 acre compound.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33202 |
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| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Township 2 South and Range 24 West. Joplin Watershed outside Mt Ida, AR in Montgomery County. | |||||
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Wilhite Small Tracts Act Sale CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
11/2010 |
Liz Gross 501-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service is proposing to sell less than 0.1 acres to Wilhite estate. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S, R25W, Sec 33. Approximately 2 miles SW of Mount Ida, AR. | |||||
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Womble Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/03/2010 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
Liz Gross 870-867-2101 lgross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate portions of the hiking trail that are either coincident with a road or cross steep sideslopes raising safety concerns. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Sections 27,34 Township 1S Range 24W. Approximately 1 mile southwest of Washita Arkansas. | |||||
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