Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In 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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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 08/2012 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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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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Curtis Creek - Neals Creek Hazard Tree Removal & Daylighting CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Matthew Keyes 828-652-2144 mkeyes@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to cut dead and dying hemlock along FSR 482 (Curtis Creek) and 2074 (Neals Creek) and possibly daylight along a portion of Neals Creek Rd.to improve user safety, decrease road maintenance, and increase wildlife habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey, McDowell. LEGAL - Appalachian and Grandfather Ranger Districts. Curtis Creek and Neals Creek Roads. | |||||
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NCREN Fiber Optic Line Expansion Project (MCNC) - Phase II of Western NC Route CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 04/19/2012 | 07/2012 |
Linda Randolph 828-622-3202 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal would permit MCNC organization to install and maintain a buried 2-inch conduit and 144-count SM fiber optic cable within the state road rights-of-way across NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35512 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, McDowell. Woodlawn Work Center and Bent Creek Experimental Forest & North Carolina Arboretum. | |||||
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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/Trail Relocations CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 05/01/2012 | 05/2012 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to replace/relocate privies along the Appalachian Trail at Little Laurel, Groundhog Creek, and Jerry Cabin, and 4 secions of the AT near Hugh's Gap. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina, Tennessee. COUNTY - Mitchell, Carter, Haywood, Madison. Near the AT. | |||||
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Appalachian RD French Broad River Stream Gage CE |
- Research and Development | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
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 Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2012 |
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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Black Mtn Crest Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relolocate about one mile of the northern portion of the Black Mountain Crest trail and develop a new trailhead to accomodate users. The existing portion of the trail would be rehabilitated. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD. | |||||
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Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, 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 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 CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33637 |
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| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. Little Prong. | |||||
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Poplar Boat Launch Mtc - Phase I CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 05/08/2012 | 07/2012 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Phase I proposes placing rock, a gate, and closing the unauthorized access downstream near the property line. Phase II may involve a future analysis that develops a floating dock near the upstream concrete steps that access river. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Appalachian RD - Poplar Boat Launch. | |||||
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Rocky Bluff Campground Maintenance and Improvements CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 06/27/2012 | 11/2012 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to remove ineffective retaining walls, decrease erosion sources, redesign some campsites, and improve accessibility. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. Appalachian RD, Rocky Bluff CG. | |||||
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Seven Mile Ridge Prescribe Burn CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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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Seven Mile Ridge Prescribed Burn CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 06/27/2012 | 10/2012 |
Raymond Fox 828-682-6146 rfox@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to used prescribed fire on approximately 400 acres in an area approximately 11 miles southeast of Burnsville, NC and 12 miles north of Old Fort, in Yancey County, NC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39770 |
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| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Eleven miles southeast of Burnsville and 12 miles north of Old Fort, in Yancey County, NC. | |||||
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Victor Fields Disabled Hunt Area CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 06/01/2012 | 10/2012 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to develop a disabled hunter area in the Victor wildlife fields with potential for daylighting. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD, Victor Fields. | |||||
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White Pine Cabin Removal CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to remove, deconstruct, or burn White Pine cabin and garage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD, FSR 472. | |||||
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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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Benton Mackaye Trail Bridge Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Jeremy Waite 828-479-6431 ext.4106 jwaite@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to remove an existing bridge and replace it in a nearby location on the Benton Mackaye Trail in the Santeetlah area, Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, North Carolina. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Santeetlah area, Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Boat Access, Lighting and Restrooms CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
06/2013 |
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 | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jfarmer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve the gravel component of the Cheoah River to accommodate the federally endangered Appalachian elktoe (a freshwater mussel) and the native fish spawning habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County. Cheoah River/ CheoahRanger District. | |||||
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Cheoah River Put Ins CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Todd Sharkey 828-837-5152 ext. 118 tasharkey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to develop boat access points for river use. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Cheoah River, Graham County, NC. | |||||
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Cornsilk Road Easement Expansion, Cheoah Ranger District, NC EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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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Fontana Multiple Resource Management Project EA |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:05/2013 | 07/2013 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. National Forest lands near Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Franks Creek Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
David Casey 828-837-5152 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/nepa_project_exp.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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MCNC Fiber Optic Cable - Graham County CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to grant special use authorization to allow a high-speed fiber optic internet and data cable to be buried along road and powerline rights-of-way on National Forest Lands on the Cheoah Ranger District, North Carolina. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Areas adjacent to Highway 129 near Robbinsville, Graham County, North Carolina. | |||||
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NC 143, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 05/2012 |
Expected:12/2014 | 06/2015 |
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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Rattler Ford Angler Access Improvements CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/24/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
10/2012 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to repair several user-created fishing access trails that have become steep, eroding trails and are a potential hazard for users. Six sites (7 user created trails) would be hardened using landscape timbers and crusher-run gravel. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Rattle Ford Group Campground near Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Graham County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Snowbird Angler Access Improvements CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 11/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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 09/2013 |
Expected:06/2014 |
04/2015 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville and widen the road 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 |
Completed | Actual: 04/03/2012 | 06/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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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Flanners Beach Bike Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Dennis Foster 252-638-5628 dfoster01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct approximately 10 miles of bike trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. Flanners Beach / Neuse River Recreation Area, in North Carolina, Craven County, approximately 10 miles south of New Bern on the Neuse River. | |||||
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Havelock Bypass, US 70, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/30/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
04/2013 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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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Newport Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Steven Maharrey 252-638-5628 smaharrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed project consists of various timber, wildlife and fire related treatments to move toward the desired future condition of Longleaf pine and provide improved habitat for the Federally Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37454 |
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| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. Croatan National Forest just to the west of Newport, 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 |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Heather Luczak 540-839-2521 hluczak@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/nepa_project_exp.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 EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/18/2011 |
Expected:09/2012 |
04/2014 |
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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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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Armstrong Creek Project EA |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 12/2014 |
Heather Luczak 828-257-4817 hluczak@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action includes vegetation management and wildlife habitat improvement activities in the Armstrong Creek area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37809 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. McDowell County. | |||||
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Big Lost Bear Prescribe Burns CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/09/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Greg Philipp 828-652-2144 gphilipp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action incluedes prescribed burning to improve habitat and reduce fuel loads. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Bluffs CPP CE |
- Fuels management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Greg Philipp 828-652-2144 gphilipp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action includes mechanical fuels treatment near the Bluffs residential subdivision, Caldwell County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Caldwell County. | |||||
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Catawba Falls Phase II: Trail Improvements & Dam Removal CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/09/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
12/2012 |
Leigh Marston 828-652-2144 lmarston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve and/or relocate trail between the parking lot and upper falls, and construct a viewing platform(s). In addition, a dam and old building will be removed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36081 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Catawba Falls. | |||||
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Control of Non-Native Invasive Plant Species in the Linville Gorge Wilderness EA |
- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/20/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
02/2013 |
Gary Kauffman 828-257-4861 gkauffman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plant species in the Linville Gorge Wilderness using a combination of manual and chemical treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37735 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, McDowell. Linville Gorge Wilderness. | |||||
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Duke Energy - Hankin Line EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 01/2013 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to reposition the existing utility line 34 feet to the west of existing centerline, install 17 new single shaft steel poles, insulators. Old poles and materials will be removed and the corridor will be rehabilitated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37101 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Globe Road, SR 1516, 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 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 FY-2013 Prescribed Burns EA |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 01/2013 |
Greg Philipp 828-652-2144 gphilipp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to conduct prescribed burns at Rose Mountain, Old Way Ridge, Mills Creek, Upper Creek, and Boone Fork. The proposal also includes mechanical fuel reduction along the boundary adjacent to the Bluffs subdivision. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, Caldwell. Burke and Caldwell Counties. | |||||
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Linville Gorge Wilderness - Research Permit CE |
- Research and Development |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2010 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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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Linville Gorge Wilderness Prescribed Fire EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/18/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
12/2012 |
Gary Kauffman 828-257-4861 gkauffman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness to restore the natural fire regime, to manage unnatural buildups of fuels, and to restore fire dependent communities and woodlands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37966 |
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| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Linville Gorge Wilderness. | |||||
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Outward Bound Septic System CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/06/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
10/2012 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to replace the existing septic system at Outward Bound facility near Table Rock. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. Grandfather Ranger District - Outward Bound Facility - Table Rock. | |||||
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Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
04/2013 |
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 09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
04/2013 |
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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Stevens Road, SR 1409, 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 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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Sunrise Wildfire - Dozer Line Mulching CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Greg Philipp 828-652-2144 gphilipp@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to mulch vegetation established on the dozer lines cut during suppression of the 2008 wildfire. The dozer lines would be maintained over time to provide long-term fuel breaks between NFS and private lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Thomas Marlow Easement CE |
- Land management planning | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to provide an easement to private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Mcdowell County. | |||||
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Thunder Hole & China Creek Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Leigh Marston 828-652-2144 lmarston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate sections of a multi-use trail to improve user access and to develop a new trailhead near Blowing Rock. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Grandfather RD, Thunder Hole & China Creek. | |||||
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Tolbert Road, SR 1359, 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 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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National Forests In North Carolina, Nantahala 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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Buckwheat Multiple Resource Project EA |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/17/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Steverson Moffat 504-589-7133 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural, wildlife, fisheries, and prescribed fire projects in various compartments and stands on the Nantahala Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37235 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Forest Compartments 3, 4, 6, 8, 16, 18, 19 22, 26, 70, 74, 78, 80 in Jackson County, in the vicinity of the town of Highlands, North Carolina. | |||||
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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 | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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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Cane Pole Multiple Resource Management Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:08/2013 | 10/2013 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and supply timber for the local economy. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. National Forest System lands in Jackson County, North Carolina, near Rich Mountain. | |||||
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County Line Trail/Road CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Alice Cohen 828-524-6441 ext 424 acohen@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 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
03/2013 |
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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Hurricane Creek Campground Site Improvement CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Alice Cohen 828-257-4258 acohen@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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Jones Road Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to allow a short-term right-of-way across National Forest System Lands using a portion of the Wayehutta Off-Road Vehicle trail system in Jackson County, North Carolina. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Wayehutta Off Road Vehicle trail system in Jackson County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Moss Knob Shooting Range Upgrades CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
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 | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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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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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Wasilik Poplar Removal CE |
- Special area management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Alice Cohen 828-257-4258 acohen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to use explosives to remove the upper portion of the Wasilik Poplar for public safety. The Wasilik Poplar was at one time the national champion poplar. Now dead, the tree presents a danger to visitors. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Macon County, NC. | |||||
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Wayehutta OHV Parking Area Improvements CE |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
James Browning 828-524-6441, Ext 429 jbbrowning@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve the parking area and facilities at the Wayehutta OHV Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Wayehutta OHV Area, Roy Taylor Forest, Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Wetlands Restoration at Ranger Falls CE |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Doreen Miller 828-524-6441 dmiller05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to enhance the Ranger Falls recreation area by restoring wetland processes and functions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Ranger Falls recreation site, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC. | |||||
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Whiteside Mountain Parking Area Improvements CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Alice Cohen 828-257-4258 acohen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to expand and pave the parking area at Whiteside Mountain, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Whiteside Mountain trail head, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC. | |||||
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Wildlife Opening Prescribed Burns CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Greg Brooks 828-524-6441, x 418 gbrooks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dormant season wildlife openings for maintenance of grasses and forbs. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Western side of the Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Pisgah 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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Bent Creek Disturbance Based Regeneration Research Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 | 07/2013 |
Jason Rodrigue 828-257-4248 jarodrigue@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to implement a newsilvicultural system and continue testing an existing silvicultural system that are both based on natural disturbance patterns for their potential to regenerate oak and hickory species on moderate to high prod | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the Beaverdam area. | |||||
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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 |
Completed |
Actual: 05/21/2012 03/19/2012 |
05/2012 |
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. The proposal is to replace the bridge with a bottomless culvert. | |||||
| 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 |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
05/2013 |
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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Buck Horn Gap Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 09/30/2011 | 12/2012 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute a portion of Buck Horn Gap Trail to reduce resource impacts. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Courthouse Vegetation Management EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/26/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
06/2013 |
Ted Oprean 828-877-3265 toprean@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes vegetation, recreation, and fuels management activities in Analysis Area 13 on the Pisgah Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36287 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Haywood. Analysis Area 13. | |||||
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Davidson River Bank Stabilization and Exercise Trail Reroute Project CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Completed | Actual: 06/08/2012 | 07/2012 |
Lorie Stroup 828-877-3350 loriestroup@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute a section of the existing trail that has sloughed off into river. The trail will be rerouted upslope from the river. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Davidson River Campground. | |||||
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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 07/2012 |
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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NCDOT Bridge #148/SR 1326 CE |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 04/2013 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposd action is to replace Bridge 148 on SR1326. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Transylvania County. | |||||
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NCREN Fiber Optic Line Expansion Project (MCNC) - Phase III of Western NC Route CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/24/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Linda Randolph 828-622-3202 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal would permit MCNC organization to install and maintain a buried 2-inch conduit and 144-count SM fiber optic cable within the state road rights-of-way across NFS lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Macedonia Church Road / Hwy 215, Transylvania County. | |||||
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Shelton Road, SR1307, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/15/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to 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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South Mills River Streambank Stabilization & Dam Removal CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 06/08/2012 | 06/2012 |
Lorie Stroup 828-877-3350 loriestroup@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes stabilization of the streambank and removal of an old dam created for a gauging station that is inoperable. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Upper South Mills River. | |||||
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Upper Whitewater Road, SR 1152, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
04/2013 |
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 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
04/2013 |
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 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
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 2 acres 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 | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Julie Moore 828-837-5152 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to issue a special use permit 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 Hwy. | |||||
| 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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Cherokee County Convenience/Recycling Center CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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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Fires Creek Fishing Access CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/01/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to repair 9 user-created fishing/tubing access trails that have become steep, eroding trails and are a potential hazard for users. Trails would be hardened using landscape timbers and crusher-run gravel. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. Fires Creek Area of Clay County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Hibbert Branch Road Easement CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
05/2013 |
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 Association Access Across National Forest System Lands EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/21/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25341 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Tusquitee Ranger District. Tusquitee Ranger District. | |||||
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Tributary to Hiwassee River Stream Rehabilitation Project CE |
- Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
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 Ranger District. Tusquitee District Office. | |||||
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Tusquitee Tornado Salvage CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 05/23/2012 | 06/2012 |
Steverson Moffat 828-837-5152 smoffat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to conduct salvage operations on approximately 240 acres of National Forest lands in Cherokee County, North Carolina that were impacted by a tornado in March, 2012. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. National Forest lands adjacent to and near Cherokee Lake near Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Veach Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/14/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Julie Moore 828-257-4859 juliedmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct an access road to six homes in the Hyatt Creek Community. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Located off NC SR1379 Hyatt Creek Road and Pounding Mill, private road. | |||||
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Walker Fields Wildlife CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Doreen Miller 828-524-6441 dmiller05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to remove encroaching woody vegetation from wildlife food plots at Walker Fields. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Walker Fields, Tusquitee Ranger District, Cherokee County, NC. | |||||
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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 and Reroutes CE |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/16/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Theresa Savery 910-576-6391 x 102 tsavery@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to add 1 to 2 miles of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails to the existing Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.This project could include reopening & rerouting an old OHV trail that was closed in the 1990's.Reroutes of Slab Pile & Dutch John Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/nfsnc/landmanagement/projects |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Beginning at Art Lilley Trailhead, going north & intersecting w/FR 516 across from intersection w/Wolf Den Trail. Reroute of Dutch John Trail near Wolf Den Trail junction & reroute of Slab Pile Trail. Badin Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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FY12 Prescribed Burning Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 02/13/2012 | 06/2012 |
Kelly Cagle 910-576-6391 kcagle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed action is to improve wildlife habitat and plant populations, and reduce hazardous fuels through the use of prescribed fire on approximately 3,000 acres across the district.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37553 |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph. LEGAL - District wide. District wide. | |||||
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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 09/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 |
06/2014 |
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 Area Watershed and Aquatice Habitat Improvements CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 03/2013 |
Theresa Savery 910-576-6391 x 102 tsavery@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action includes removal of tailings piles along Big Creek, removal of several stream crossings (either culverts or concrete fords) and restoration of stream channels and aquatic habitat and fish passage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. Montgomery County, East of the town of Blaine, NC. | |||||
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Northwest Restoration Project EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/05/2011 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
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/nepa_project_exp.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 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
12/2012 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10603 |
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| 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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Shortleaf Progeny Thinning CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to commerically thin three shortleaf progeny tests to reduce stand basal areas to improve stand health and vigor, increase diameter growth, seed production and reduce the risk of southern pine beetle infestations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38315 |
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| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Davidson. LEGAL - Compartments 10, 11 and 12, Montgomery and Davidson counties. Twenty miles northwest of the town of Troy, NC. | |||||
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Thousand Bale Bottom Fishing Access CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Theresa Savery 910-576-6391 x 102 tsavery@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 |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34643 |
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| 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 | Completed | Actual: 05/04/2012 | 06/2012 |
Heather Luczak 828-257-4817 hluczak@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to revise the existing land management plan for the Uwharrie National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/nfsnc/uwharrieplan |
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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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