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, National Forests In North Carolina, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Uwharrie 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 |
- 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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Upper Chattooga River Visitor Use Capacity EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management |
In Progress: Notice of Initiation 12/09/2010 |
Expected:06/2011 |
09/2011 |
Mary Morrison 803-561-4058 mwmorrison@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Consider whether to maintain or change the Forest Plan direction relative to recreational uses on the U. Chattooga River in the National Forests in GA, SC, NC. Previous comments will be considered in the decision-making process.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Rabun, Oconee, Jackson, Macon. The project area is located north of SC Highway 28 on the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga Wild & Scenic River. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, 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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Indiana Bat Plan Amendment EA |
- Land management planning | Completed | Actual: 11/09/2010 | 12/2010 |
Ruth Berner 828-257-4862 rberner@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to update the Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan direction and standards for protection of the endangered Indiana bat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33114 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison. Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Appalachian 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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AT Privy Relocations CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 03/2011 |
Sheryl Bryan 828-257-4271 sbryan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace/relocate privies along the AT | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood, Madison. Near the AT. | |||||
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Appalachian RD French Broad River Stream Gage CE |
- Research |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/06/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to re-establish data collection at discontunued streamgage 345400 on the French Broad River in Hot Springs. A ladder and platform will be attached to the existing structure. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. Hot Springs. | |||||
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Appalachian RD Recreation Realignment CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:01/2011 |
06/2011 |
Tina Tilley 828-682-6146 ttilley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to close out/remove some or all of the recreation improvements at 5 sites; Spivey Gap, Elk Falls, Rocky Bluff, Harmon Den, and Corner Rock. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian RD. | |||||
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Appalachian RD Recreation Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide recreation-related special uses (i.e., recreation events and outfitter/guides that use existing roads, trails, waterways, and facilities). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian RD. | |||||
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Appalachian RD Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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Elk River Road, SR 1305, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed improving Elk River Road, SR 1305, in Avery County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving along a 50-foot R/W. Approx. 1100 feet of this road is located on FS property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. Elk River Road NCDOT Project. | |||||
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Flat Top Disabled Hunter Area CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/26/2010 |
Expected:07/2011 |
08/2011 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to create a disabled hunter area in a wildlife field near Flat Top on FSR 278.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33043 |
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| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Flat Top/FSR 278 Yancey County NC. | |||||
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Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
04/2012 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Hughes Gap Road, in Mitchell County. Proposed improvements include grading, improving drainage, and paving across about 2600 feet of FS lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, at Hughes Gap just south of Little Rock Knob. | |||||
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Little Prong Brook Trout Habitat Restoration EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 04/2011 |
Sheryl Bryan 828-257-4271 sbryan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to partner with NFHAP and EBTJV to remove sediment sources along FSR 465 and restore habitat within Little Prong, in Madison County NC as part of a long term restoration plan for the Hicky Fork drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33637 |
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| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. Little Prong. | |||||
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Ray Mine Shaft Closure & Watershed Improvement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 | 05/2011 |
Joshua Martin 828-662-6146 jwmartin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to close 3 old mine shafts for public safety, ensuring bat habitat is maintained, and stabilizing streambanks and soil. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. LEGAL - Bowlens Creek area. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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Seven Mile Ridge Prescribe Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
03/2011 |
Raymond Fox 828-682-6146 rfox@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to prescribe burn about 2,000 acres in the Seven Mile Ridge area to improve habitat diversity and reduce fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32009 |
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| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. LEGAL - Seven Mile Ridge Area. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Cheoah 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 near Fontana Dam CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Scott Haas (828) 479-6431 sehaas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate 0.8 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in cooperation with the Appalachian Trail Conference.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31698 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Appalachian Trail near Fontana Dam. Cheoah Ranger District. | |||||
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Boat Access, Lighting and Restrooms CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jfarmer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to install solar powered security lights at Avey Branch Boat Ramp and Tsali Boat Ramp. Installation would require placement of two poles to support the lights. One vault toilet would be installed at Avey Branch Boat Ramp. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Cheoah Ranger District. Avey Branch and Tsali Boat Ramps. | |||||
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Bridge #68 Replacement, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2005 |
Expected:02/2011 |
06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #68 on SR 1232 over Panther Creek in Graham County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Bridge #68 on SR 1232 over Panther Creek. | |||||
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Cheoah River Gravel Additions CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jfarmer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve the gravel component of the Cheoah River to accomodate the federally endangered Appalachian elktoe (a freshwater mussel) and the native fish spawing habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County. Cheoah River/ CheoahRanger District. | |||||
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Cornsilk Road Easement Expansion, Cheoah Ranger District, NC EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 06/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to expand a road easement to enable Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to access tribal lands in Graham County, North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33659 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, NC off Forest Road 385. | |||||
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Youth Center EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/22/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a special use permit to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to construct a youth center facility and outdoor multipurpose recreational field and walking trails on approximately 20 acres of National Forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31694 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Massey Branch Road, Robbinsville, Graham County. Cheoah Ranger District. | |||||
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Franks Creek Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 11/2011 |
David Casey 828-837-5151 dmcasey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Provide timber products and improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, fisheries restoration, and timber/wildlife stand improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30790 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Franks Creek Compartments. Cheoah Ranger District. | |||||
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NC 143, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 05/2011 |
Expected:09/2014 | 03/2015 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville in Graham County. Portions of this project are located on National Forest system lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville. | |||||
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NCSHP Viper Tower - Wauchecha Bald CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 | 07/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a special use permit to NCSHP for a communication tower on 0.13 acres of National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Wauchecha Bald, Graham County, NC on the Cheoah Ranger District off Forest Service Road 438. | |||||
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Snowbird Angler Access Improvements CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2009 |
Expected:05/2011 |
07/2011 |
Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jfarmer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve fishing access at two locations along Snowbird Creek at the existing Snowbird Picnic Area. Existing angler access points would be upgraded to accommodate persons with limited mobility.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26989 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Cheoah Ranger District. Snowbird Creek Picnic Area. | |||||
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US Highway 74 (A-9) Project Sections BA and CA, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/29/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 |
04/2014 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocation US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville and widening to four lanes. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville. | |||||
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Upper Santeetlah Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/23/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
David Casey 828-837-5152 dmcasey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes activities to provide timber products, and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=23585 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County, North Carolina. Upper Santeetlah Watershed west of Robbinsville. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Croatan 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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Big Circle Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/14/2008 |
Expected:04/2011 |
12/2011 |
William Dienst 252-638-5628 (ext. 4010) wedienst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to thin and restore longleaf pine for red cockaded woodpecker habitat on 625 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=24630 |
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| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. District-wide. | |||||
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Brices Creek RCW Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rachelle Powell 252-638-5628 ext. 4014 rachellepowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal for emergency creation of suitable foraging habitat for Federally Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpeckers affected by an area of timber mortality.This affects three active RCW clusters and these territories have lost about 160 acres of habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Compartment 3 and located in Craven County, North Carolina. Compartment 3. | |||||
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Cedar Point Campground Loop EA |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Dennis Foster 252-638-5628 dfoster01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct a camping loop which contains an additional 40-50 camping sites. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. Cedar Point campground. | |||||
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Croatan Longleaf Restoration Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2010 |
Expected:09/2011 | 10/2011 |
Joshua Martin 828-682-6146 jwmartin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to restore longleaf pine ecosystem conditions district wide using a variety of management actions. Primary actions will be thinning, site prep, planting and midstory control. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. Entire Croatan National Forest where conditions will support the management of upland pine (primarily longleaf) for ecological restoration. | |||||
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Havelock Bypass, US 70, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 09/29/1992 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
04/2012 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed construction of a US 70 bypass around Havelock, NC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=21694 |
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| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. Havelock Bypass, US 70, near the city of Havelock, NC. | |||||
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Revised EA for Control of the Southern Pine Beetle on Croatan National Forest EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/31/2008 |
Expected:08/2010 |
10/2010 |
Erica Taecker 828-257-4226 etaecker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to control outbreaks of southern pine beetle on pine stands using Integrated Pest Management techniques.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=26350 |
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| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. On various sites of the Croatan National Forest. | |||||
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US 17, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 04/2011 |
Expected:12/2012 | 05/2013 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed widening US 17 to four lanes from SR 1330/SR1439 south of Belgrade to Jones-Craven County lines. A portion of this project is located on National Forest system lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jones. US 17 in Jones County from just north of Maysville to just north of Forest Service Road 204. | |||||
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Wilderness Controlled Burning EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
David Nelson 252-638-5628 davidnelson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to restore the presettlement fire regime to the Croatan NF Wilderness Areas in order to promote ecosystem sustainability and biodiversity. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. Catfish Lake South Wilderness, Sheep Ridge Wilderness, Pond Pine Wilderness and Pocosin Wilderness. | |||||
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Woodpecker West CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/15/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Steven Maharrey 252-638-5628 smaharrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve wildlife habitat for the Redcockaded Woodpecker.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28535 |
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| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Jones. Compartments 35, 37, 38, 39 and 40 along Higway 58 near Long Point and Haywood Landing. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Grandfather 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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Baldwin Gap Trash Cleanup CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/05/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
James Jones 828-257-4835 jbjones@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to cleanup an unauthorized dump site. Materials would be removed to a depth where natural soil conditions exist. Removed materials would be sorted between recyclable and non-recyclable.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33665 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Baldwin Gap. | |||||
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Bovino Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/08/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
03/2011 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to provide an easement to access private property of Highway 221. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Catawba Falls Trail, Trailhead, and Parking Area CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/15/2010 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
Leigh Marston 828-652-2144 lmarston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to develop a public parking area, trail head, and improve the existing trail to the lower falls, and eventually a new trail between the lower and upper falls, and remove a dam.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34154 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather Ranger District - Catawba Falls. | |||||
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Dobson Knob - Lake James Prescribe Burns CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
03/2011 |
Bart Kicklighter 828-652-2144 bkicklighter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to burn about 2,160 acres in the Dobson Knob area and 1,950 acres in the Lake James area to improve habitat diversity and reduce fuel concentrations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32008 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. LEGAL - Dobson Knob Area. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Globe Road, SR 1516, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2005 |
Expected:03/2011 |
06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed improving Globe Road, SR 1516, in Avery County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving along a 50-foot right-of-way. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. Globe Road, SR 1516. | |||||
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Grandfather RD Recreation Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2007 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue and re-issue district-wide recreation related special use permits (i.e., recreation events and outfitter/guides that use existing roads, trails, waterways, and facilities). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Watauga, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Grandfather RD Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue and re-issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Hawksbill Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 11/04/2010 | 07/2009 |
Leigh Marston 828-652-2144 lmarston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is a minor reroute of existing trail in Linville Gorge Wilderness. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Kitsuma Trail Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 11/29/2010 | 03/2011 |
Leigh Marston 828-652-2144 lmarston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Develop 700 foot reroute near Kitsuma Peak to reduce risk of injury to cyclists on trail - rerouted section has greater than 40% slope
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34155 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather Ranger District - Kitsuma Peak. | |||||
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Linville Gorge Wilderness - Research Permit CE |
- Research |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:07/2010 |
08/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-622-3202 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to locate 30-50 1/10 acre plots in chestnut oak stands in Linville Gorge Wilderness to measure amount of living and dead wood in each plot.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31009 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. Grandfather Ranger District - Linville Gorge Wilderness. | |||||
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NCREN Fiber Optic Line Expansion Project - Western NC Route EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 | 06/2011 |
Linda Randolph 828-622-3202 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal would permit MCNC organization to install fiber optic line within Forest Service road right-of-way | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather Ranger District - Old US 70 (State Road 1400). | |||||
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Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:01/2011 |
09/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to about 0.5 mile of Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, in Avery County across FS lands. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improving drainage and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, beginning at the intersection with US 221 near the Gragg community. | |||||
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Roseboro Road, SR 1511, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
06/2012 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed a 50 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to about 2.8 miles of Roseboro Road, SR 1511, across FS lands. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improved drainage and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. Roseboro Road, SR 1511, beginning at the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Roseboro community. | |||||
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Southern Pine Beetle Slash Down & Release CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ted Oprean 828-877-3265 toprean@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to release established regeneration. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, Caldwell. LEGAL - Kistler Memorial Highway (FSR 105). Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Stevens Road, SR 1409, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/15/2005 |
Expected:03/2011 |
06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements including grading, widening, drainage, and paving along 0.2 miles of Stevens Road (SR 1409) across FS property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Stevens Road, SR 1409, in McDowell County northeast of the town of Black Mountain. | |||||
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Tahoma/Lily Pad Fuels Reduction Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management | Completed | Actual: 11/04/2010 | 11/2010 |
Sheryl Bryan 828-257-4271 sbryan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ridgetop mastication near Lake Tahoma, McDowell County, NC | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Lake Tahoma area. | |||||
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Tolbert Road, SR 1359, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2005 |
Expected:03/2011 |
06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed improving Tolbert Road, SR 1359, in Caldwell County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving along a 50-foot right-of-way. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Tolbert Road, SR 1369. | |||||
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bartram Trail Extension Section 2 CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Crystal Powell 828-524-6441 clpowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct four miles of trail to extend Section 2 of the Bartram Trail, beginning just below Doubletop Fields and continuing down the ridge to Hickory Knoll Road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Bartram Trail. Macon County. | |||||
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Big Spring Shelter on the Appalachian Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
04/2011 |
Crystal Powell 828-524-6441 clpowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to move the Big Spring Shelter from the existing location to an area with 15% gradewith designated campsites. Trail relocations will occur both above and below the new shelter location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30255 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Macon. LEGAL - Appalachian Trail. Macon & Swain Counties. | |||||
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Blackwell Gap Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Crystal Powell 828-524-6441 clpowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate a section of the Blackwell Gap Equestrian Trail connector to improve drainage and address erosion issues. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Macon County. Hurricane Creek Horse Camp. | |||||
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Bull Pen Bridge Replacement CE |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Bryan Killian 828-524-6441 bkillian@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to replace the existing bridge on Bull Pen Road with a new standard weight bridge. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Bull Pen Road # 1178. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Bull Pen and Journ McCall Roads, SR 1100 and SR 1101, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2005 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 |
07/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed widening, paving and improving drainage on 2.2 miles of FS road. Improvements are proposed on 1.4 miles of Bull Pen road and 0.8 miles of Journ McCall road across FS property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. South of Brushy Mtn, Compartments 35 and 36. | |||||
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County Line Trail/Road CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Crystal Powell 828-524-6441 clpowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct a parking area at County Line Trail/Road between Whiteside Cove Road and the Wild and Scenic River boundary, for access to floating the Upper Chattooga River. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Upper Chatooga River. Macon and Jackson County. | |||||
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Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2009 |
Expected:03/2011 |
06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way to make improvements to approx. 7,000 feet of Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544, including grading, widening, drainage, and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544. | |||||
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Goodensville Mine Road, SR 1522, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot R/W on FS property from Ellijay Road, SR 1001, to Moss Gap for the purpose of widening, paving, and improving drainage of Goodensville Mine Road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Near Cullowhee Gap, Compartment 56. | |||||
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Haystack Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 07/2011 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action includes restoration of diverse high elevation communities; xeric communities; structural diversity in hardwood stands; species diversity in cove sites; diverse riparian systems; old growth conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25328 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Lands of the Nantahala Ranger District. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Horse Bridge Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/25/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 |
Expected:10/2010 |
01/2011 |
Joan Brown 828-524-6441 jbrown01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Provide timber products, improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, road management, prescribed burning, and timber/wildlife stand improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30791 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Jackson County. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Hurricane Creek Campground Site Improvement CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Crystal Powell 828-524-6441 clpowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to designate 5 to 10 campsites for the primitive campground and horse campground at Hurricane Creek. Replace existing vault toilet. Construct a community shelter. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Hurricane Creek Campground. Macon County. | |||||
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Moss Knob Shooting Range Upgrades CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 06/2011 |
Joan Brown 828-837-5152 jbrown01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute the access road to the Moss Knob Shooting Range on the Nantahala RD, NFsNC, and grade and level the area between the firing lanes and backstop. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Moss Knob Shooting Range, Macon County, Nantahala RD, NFsNC, North Carolina. | |||||
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Panther Ridge Homeowners Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to provide an easement across National Forest lands to access private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Silver Run Prescribed Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/08/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Greg Brooks 828-524-6441, x 418 gbrooks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to conduct dormant season burning to reduce fuel loading and encourage growth of grass/forbs for wildlife.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33093 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Sugar Creek Gap, LLC Land Exchange EA |
- Land acquisition |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/23/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 |
06/2011 |
Dan Belanger 828-257-4242 dbelanger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to exchange one Federal tract of land containing 272 acres for one private tract of land containing 228 acres. Both tracts are in Jackson County, North Carolina, and are subject to outstanding rights. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Jackson County, North Carolina. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Town of Highlands Powerline Construction on Horse Cove Road CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to install 3,752 feet of single phase electric distribution lines along Horse Cove Road, including placement of 15 wooden power poles, and removal of an old existing overhead line running overland across NF lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Nantahala Ranger District. Macon County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Wildlife Opening Prescribed Burns CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 | 05/2011 |
Greg Brooks 828-524-6441, x 418 gbrooks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dromant season wildlife opening burns for grass/forb maintenance. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Western side of the Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Yellow Mountain Trail and Hamburg Gap Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Crystal Powell 828-524-6441 clpowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate a section of the Yellow Mountain trail that goes from Yellow Mtn Gap to the Yellow Mtn fire tower, and connect it to the Hamburg Gap. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Yellow Mountain. Macon County. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bentley/Wells - Small Tracts Act CE |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Dan Belanger 828-257-4242 dbelanger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to resolve a trespass case as a result of the Forest Service landline boundary refurbishment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. The property is located in the Cruso community of Haywood county along Crawford Creek Rd. | |||||
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Big Creek Lodge Easement CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Raymond Johns 828-257-4859 rayjohns@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to provide a reciprocal Right-Of-Way access to private in-holding and NFS lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah Ranger District. | |||||
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Bill Moore Bridge (#56) replacement, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2004 |
Expected:04/2011 |
11/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed to replace a deteriorating bridge on SR 3439 over Bill Moore Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Bill Moore Bridge (#56) on Secondary Road 3439 over Bill Moore Creek. | |||||
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Bridge #148 Replacement, B-4989, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, in Transylvania County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, over Lamance Creek. | |||||
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Brushy Ridge EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/09/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
05/2012 |
Ted Oprean 828-877-3265 toprean@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes activities to manage vegetation, improve water quality, reduce non-native invasives, improve native plant species, and conduct prescribed burns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30564 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Henderson. LEGAL - Mills River Watershed. Pisgah Ranger District. | |||||
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Buck Horn Gap Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute a portion of Buck Horn Gap Trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Cathey's Creek Culvert Replacement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/06/2009 |
Expected:11/2010 |
12/2010 |
James Jones 828-257-4835 jbjones@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to replace an existing culvert that is a barrier to fish migration with an open bottom arch on the Cathey's Creek Road (FSR 471) -- temporary closure of the Cathey's Creek Road would be necessary. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Pisgah Ranger District. Cathey's Creek Road (FSR 471). | |||||
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Little East Fork Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute about 75 yards of existing trail to bypass washout caused by September 2004 tropical storms. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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NC 215, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 01/14/2005 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:05/2013 |
04/2014 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 215 in Transylvania County from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. NC 215 from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam. | |||||
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Pisgah RD Recreation Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue and re-issue district-wide recreation related special use permits (i.e., recreation events and outfitter/guides that use existing roads, trails, waterways, and facilities). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Buncombe, Haywood. Pisgah Ranger District. | |||||
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Pisgah RD Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:09/2010 |
10/2010 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue and re-issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Progress Energy - Powerline ROW CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/03/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
03/2012 |
Linda Randolph 828-622-3202 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to approve access for 230 volt transmission line from Enka Station to a powerplant in SE Asheville. The line crosses about 1,000 feet of NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31007 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Near Enka, NC. Pisgah Ranger District. | |||||
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Progress Energy ROW Maintenance CE |
- Land ownership management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2010 |
Expected:05/2011 | 06/2011 |
Linda Randolph 828-6826146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to remove trees within the danger zone of a powerline corridor along Davidson River. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Davidson River Corridor. | |||||
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Sam Knob Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 10/13/2010 | 08/2011 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate a section of trail that is washed out and eroding into Flat Laurel Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Shelton Road, SR1307, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
06/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Shelton Road, SR 1307, in Transylvania County. Proposed improvements include grading, improving drainage, and paving across about 2100 feet of FS lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Shelton Road, SR 1307, approximately 6 miles northwest of Rosman, North Carolina. | |||||
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Upper Whitewater Road, SR 1152, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
05/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and proposed improvements to about 7750 feet of Upper Whitewater Road, SR 1152, in Transylvania County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Upper Whitewater Road, SR 1152, near the Sapphire community and Lake Toxaway. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Tusquittee 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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Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2005 |
Expected:03/2011 |
08/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313. Proposed improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313. | |||||
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Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Substation CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/05/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
05/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a Special Use Permit for Blue Ridge Mountain EMC to construct a power distribution substation on approximately 2acres of National Forest land on the Tusquitee Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Cherokee County, NC adjacent to an existing power utility corridor behind Hiawassee Baptist Church off Forest Road 654 on the Tusquittee Ranger District. | |||||
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Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation Electrical Distribution Substation CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 08/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to construct an electrical distribution substation facility on 3.3 acres of Forest Service land within the existing utility right-of-way corridor, approximately 3 miles north of Muphy on Joe Brown Highway,under special use permit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Three miles north of Murphy, NC on Joe Brown Highway, Cherokee County. Tusquitee Ranger District. | |||||
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Bridge #47 Replacement, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2004 |
Expected:03/2011 |
08/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #47 which spans Shuler Creek at the junction of SR 1325 and SR 1327 in Cherokee County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Over Shuler Creek at Junction of SR 1325 and SR 1327, Near the Violet Community. | |||||
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Brown School Gap Road Addition, SR 1324, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to about 1700 feet of the Brown School Gap Road Addition, SR 1324, in Cherokee County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Brown School Gap Road, SR 1324. | |||||
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Cherokee County Convenience/Recycling Center CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2009 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a special use permit to Cherokee county to establish one or more staffed waste convenience/recycling centers for residential household garbage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Cherokee County. 8235 Joe Brown Hwy. | |||||
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Clay County Shooting Range EA |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 10/08/2010 | 11/2010 |
Bill Champion 828-837-5152 bchampion@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct a rifle shooting range with parking area for approximately 10 vehicles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=6536 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Clay County, North Carolina. Clay County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Hibbert Branch Road Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to provide a 4200 foot road easement fon Hibbert Branch Road (FS # 650) for a private property owner to gain access to property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Cherokee County. Hibbert Branch Road. | |||||
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Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452 (a.k.a. SR 1326D). | |||||
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Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
05/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Joe Brown Road. Proposed improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening, grading, drainage improvement, and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C. | |||||
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Laurel Creek Property Owners Right-of-Way EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/21/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011 |
Expected:06/2011 |
08/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to authorize access to a privately owned inholding on the Valley River Mountains rim above Fires Creek which will involve new road construction and use of existing Forest Service roads. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Tusquitee Ranger District. Tusquitee Ranger District. | |||||
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NCSHP Viper Tower - Bruce Ridge CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/02/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 |
05/2011 |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a special use permit to NCSHP for a communication tower on approximately 0.13 acres of National Forest System lands on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. Bruce Ridge in Clay County, NC, approximately 8 miles east of Hayesville on US 64 off Forest Road 6237. | |||||
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Tributary to Hiwassee River Stream Rehabilitation Project CE |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2009 |
Expected:04/2011 |
05/2011 |
Brady Dodd 828-257-4214 bdodd@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to restore approximately 1,000 feet of stream channel conditions and function using natural channel design techniques on a tributary between King Street and to the confluence with the Hiwassee River, by excavating and hauling. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Tusquitee Rangr District. Tusquitee District Office. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Uwharrie 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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Badin Lake OHV Trail Expansion CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 | 08/2011 |
Theresa Savery 910-576-6391 x 102 tsavery@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add 1 to 2 miles of off-highway vehicle trails to the existing Badin Lake trail system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33735 |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. Badin Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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NC 24/27 Widening Project, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/10/2006 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 |
06/2013 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NC DOT has proposed widening from two lanes to four lanes of NC 24/27 from NC 73 to the Troy Bypass. Approximately 2.7 miles of this 11 mile project are located on Forest Service lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. NC 24/27 from the Troy Bypass to NC 73. | |||||
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Northwest Restoration Project - Phase I EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 07/2011 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes projects for ecosystem restoration, heritage resource, wildlife and recreation improvement. The analysis area includes approximately 14,933 acres within compartments 9 - 16 and 21 - 25.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29624 |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartments 9 - 16 and 21 - 25. The analysis area is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Troy, NC in Montgomery County. | |||||
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Ophir Dirt Road (a.k.a. Tower Road), SR 1134, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/12/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 |
05/2011 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed improvements to Ophir Dirt Road (a.k.a. Tower Road), SR 1134, in Montgomery County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage,and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. Secondary Road 1134 in Montgomery County, near the Ophir Community. | |||||
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Reconstruction/Paving of Forest Service Roads 544 and 576. EA |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action involves the reconstruction and paving of approximately 1.3 miles of Forest Service Roads 544 and 576. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartments 15, 16 and 21, Montgomery County, NC. Badin Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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Sawmill OHV Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 | 08/2011 |
Theresa Savery 910-576-6391 x 102 tsavery@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute 1.5 mile of existing OHV trail in the Badin Lake recreation area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33214 |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - N 35 24 43, W 80 04 18. Sawmill OHV trail in Badin Lake Recreation area. | |||||
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Thousand Bale Bottom Fishing Access CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Recreation management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action will involve the construction of a foot trail and bank stabilization on the Uwharrie river to provide access for fishing. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartment 21, Montgomery County, NC. Thousand Bale Bottom. | |||||
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Uwharrie District Non-native Invasive Plant Treatment EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 | 06/2011 |
Gary Kauffman 828-257-4861 gkauffman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the Uwharrie National Forest using a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Randolph, Davidson, Macon. Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties. | |||||
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Uwharrie Land Management Plan Revision EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/11/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2010 |
Expected:09/2011 |
11/2011 |
Ruth Berner 828-257-4862 rberner@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to revise the existing land management plan for the Uwharrie National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/uwharrie_plan/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph, Davidson. National Forest System lands in Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties, North Carolina. | |||||
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Wildlife Openings Herbicide EA EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Rachelle Powell 252-638-5628 ext. 4014 rachellepowell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action involves the use of herbicides within and adjacent to all wildlife openings to control non-native and other undesirable species to prevent the loss of native grasses and increase availability of forage for wildlife. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Uwharie National Forest, Davidson, Montgomery, and Randolph Counties, NC. Uwharrie National Forest. | |||||
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