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, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - 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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Aerial Application of Fire Retardant EA |
- Fuels management | Completed |
Actual: 02/18/2008 10/11/2007 |
10/2007 |
Christopher Wehrli 202-205-1332 fire_retardant@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action.
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. Nation Wide. | |||||
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National Forest System Land Management Planning - Proposed Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: FEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/15/2008 |
Expected:03/2008 |
03/2008 |
Gina Owens 202-205-1187 gowens@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Agency proposes to publish a rule at 36 CFR part 219 to finish rulemaking on the land management planning rule issued on January 5, 2005 (2005 rule). The 2005 rule guides development, revision, and amendment of land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/2008_planning_rule.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - All units of the National Forest System. Agency-wide. | |||||
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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 |
- Recreation management - Land management planning |
In Progress: Notice of Initiation 08/14/2007 |
Expected:06/2008 |
08/2008 |
John Cleeves 803-561-4058 jcleeves@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will decided whether to maintain or change the current Forest Plan management direction for the three National Forests in GA,SC, NC relative to existing recreational uses including private boating in the upper Chattooga River | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tallulah Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun, Macon, Oconee. LEGAL - within GA, NC and SC. The project area is located in the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga River Wild and Scenic River. | |||||
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National Forests In North Carolina, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Herbicide Release in Oak Demonstration Sites EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/21/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 |
09/2008 |
John Blanton 828-257-4248 jblanton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to release planted oak trees at numerous oak demonstration sites on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests from competing vegetation using herbicides. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey. Numerous locations on the Nantahal aand Pisgah National Forest. | |||||
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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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Haywood EMC Herbicide Proposal for Right-of-Way Maintenance EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/26/2008 |
Expected:04/2008 |
05/2008 |
Raymond Johns 828-257-4859 rayjohns@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Haywood EMC has submitted a proposal to amend their Special Use Permit to allow for the use of herbicides to maintain powerline right-of-ways located on National Forest System lands on the Highlands and Pisgah Ranger Districts, North Carolina. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Transylvania. Highlands Ranger District - Pisgah Ranger District. | |||||
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Lost Bear Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/17/2005 |
Expected:09/2008 |
03/2009 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is up to 7,000 acre prescibed burns for 2009 through 2011 on the Appalchian and Grandfather Ranger Districts. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell, Yancey. South Toe and Curtis Creek areas and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. | |||||
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Non-Native Invasive Control Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/02/2007 |
Expected:03/2008 |
09/2008 |
Gary Kauffman 828-257-4861 gkauffman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plant infestations across the Pisgah National Forest and within four sites on the Nantahala National Forest using an integrated combination of treatment methods over a five year period. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey. Pisgah National Forest and 4 sites on the Nantahala National Forest. | |||||
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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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Andrews Easement CE |
- Road management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2007 |
Expected:04/2008 |
04/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue a special use permit for a road easement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Appalachian RD Recreation Realignment CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:03/2008 |
05/2008 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is the close out/removal of recreation improvements at 3 sites - Spivey Gap, Elk Falls, and Corner Rock. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery, Buncombe, Yancey. 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:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 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 - Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey. Appalachian RD. | |||||
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Appalachian RD Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special uses. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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Appalachian Trail Reroutes (Grassy Ridge & Little Hump area) CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 01/04/2008 | 03/2008 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute sections of Appalachian Trail to improve hiking opportunities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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Black Mountain Campground Bathroom/Double Unit Site Improvement CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2008 |
Expected:04/2008 |
05/2008 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project consists of replacing the existing Old Toilet at the Black Mountain CG Upper Loop and the construction of a double unit camping site next to the existing 8-Unit Bath-house. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. LEGAL - Black Mountain Campground. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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Black Mountain Campground Improvements CE |
- Facility management - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 |
Expected:03/2008 | 04/2008 |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to replace an existing bathroom, upgrade sewer/water lines, and upgrade a double unit camping site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian Ranger District - Black Mountain Campground. | |||||
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Cherry Creek Horse Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
David McFee 828-682-6146 dmcfee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project has been incorporated into the Harmon Den project | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Appalachian RD. | |||||
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Colbert's Creek Small Tracts Act Claims (3) CE |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: There are three existing encroachments by a church and two private landowners onto Forest Service property near Colbert's Creek. The FS proposes to sell the property to the church and two landowners under the authority of the Small Tracts Act. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Colbert's Creek area of South Toe; Compartment 29. | |||||
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Elk River Road, SR 1305, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2005 |
Expected:05/2008 |
07/2008 |
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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Harmon Den Project EA |
- Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/26/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2008 |
Expected:08/2008 |
05/2010 |
Ted Oprean 828-877-3265 toprean@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve wildlife habitat and produce commercial wood products; improve aquatic habitat; decommission trails/roads; prescribe fire; relocate Cherry Creek Trail; designate old growth; and control/manage invasive plants | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Appaalcian RD. | |||||
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Hefner Easement CE |
- Road management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:04/2008 |
04/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to grant a 20 foot special use permit road easement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Ron Edwards et. al. Road Easements CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/02/2002 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-622-3202 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to consider the request from three landowners for public easements across Forest Service property in the Pigeon Roost area to access their property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Pigeon Roost Area. | |||||
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Shope Creek EA |
- Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Recreation management |
Completed | Actual: 01/24/2008 | 06/2009 |
Michael Hutchins 828-682-6146 mnhutchins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is timber harvest, non-native invasive control/management, instream stabilization, and access/travel management. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Appalachian Ranger District. | |||||
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Wesley Creek Road, SR 1336, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 |
04/2009 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and proposed improvements to about 5750 feet of Wesley Creek Road in Haywood County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Wesley Creek Road, SR 1336, between Meadow Fork Gap and Bear Wallow Gap. | |||||
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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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Bailey Fields Easement CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 10/05/2007 | 07/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Applicant request for an easement across National Forest lands to access private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County North Carolina. | |||||
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Blue Boar Lodge Parking Area CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/05/2008 | 07/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Applicant request for a permit to use an existing parking area located on National Forest lands adjacent to the Blue Boar Inn. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Blue Boar Lodge in Graham County North Carolina. | |||||
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Bridge #70 Replacement, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/15/2001 |
Expected:11/2008 |
03/2009 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #70 over the Cheoah River in Graham County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. On SR 1134 over the Cheoah River. | |||||
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Buffalo Project EA |
- Road management - Watershed management - Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/26/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 |
01/2009 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Provide timber products, improve forest health, improve wildlife habitat. Activities include timber harvesting, herbicide use, road construction/reconstruction, invasive plant control, wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement activities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County, North Carolina. 9,500 acres in fourteen Administrative Compartments on the Cheoah Ranger District. | |||||
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Cheoah River Brush Removal EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 | 02/2009 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to remove aberant flora (brush) from the Cheoah River. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Cheoah Ranger District. Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Grace Tabernacle Church Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2007 |
Expected:04/2008 |
05/2008 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service and the Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church have proposed a land exchange between them. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Federal Tract N-1151 (portion of tract N-1047p), Non-Federal Tract N-1150. Federal Tract (~5 acres) on either side of Hwy 129 in the Highlands Gap area of Graham County. Non-Federal Tract (~9 acres) is located near Barker Branch in the Snowbird area of Graham County. | |||||
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Graham County Dumpster Sites CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 11/08/2007 | 07/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request from Graham County for a special use permit to add dumpsites. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Graham County. | |||||
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NC 143, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 04/2008 |
Expected:12/2009 | 05/2010 |
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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Seedling Release in Regenerated Areas EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/05/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 |
05/2009 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to release desirable seedlings from competing vegetation using herbicides. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham, Swain. LEGAL - Graham and Swain Counties, North Carolina. Various locations on the Cheoah Ranger District recently regenerated with tree seedlings. | |||||
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US Highway 74 (A-9) Project Sections BA and CA, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 07/25/2007 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 |
04/2009 |
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 |
- Watershed management - Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 | 04/2010 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Accomplish activities to provide timber products, and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities to include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement. | |||||
| 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 *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 | 12/2008 |
William Dienst 252-638-5628 (ext. 4010) wedienst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning and longleaf restoration for red cockaded woodpecker habitat on 625 acres. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. District-wide. | |||||
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Cedar Point Campground Loop EA |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 | 04/2009 |
William Dienst 252-638-5628 (ext. 4010) wedienst@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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Drum Chopping Plantations CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 | 08/2008 |
William Dienst 252-638-5628 (ext. 4010) wedienst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Drum chop young bedded loblolly plantations on 200 acres for the prevention of southern pine beetle. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. District-wide. | |||||
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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 12/2008 |
Expected:12/2009 |
05/2010 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed construction of a US 70 bypass around Havelock, NC | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. Havelock Bypass, US 70, near the city of Havelock, NC. | |||||
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Pinecliff Trail System Construction CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2008 |
Expected:08/2008 | 10/2008 |
William Dienst 252-638-5628 (ext. 4010) wedienst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A proposal to construct multiple use trails in the area surrounding the Pinecliff Recreation Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. The area surounding Pinecliff Recreation Area approximately eight miles northwest of Havelock, North Carolina. | |||||
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US 17, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 01/2008 |
Expected:04/2009 | 07/2009 |
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 |
- Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2008 |
Expected:01/2009 | 06/2009 |
William Dienst 252-638-5628 (ext. 4010) wedienst@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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Brown Mountain Lights WebCam CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Establish a WebCam system to wirelessly transmit night time images of the Linville Gorge and Brown Mountain to supply data on Brown Mountain Lights to Appalachian State University. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. LEGAL - Wiseman's View. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Brown Mountain Prescribed Burn CE |
- Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/24/2007 |
Expected:09/2008 |
02/2009 |
Bart Kicklighter 252-638-5628 bkicklighter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is prescribed burning for habitat improvement and fuels reduction near Brown Mountain - four burns. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. Grandfather RD. | |||||
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Frankum Creek Stream Rehabilitation (Snyder Trespass) CE |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/29/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
Brady Dodd 828-257-4214 bdodd@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to rehabilitate the stream ecosystem of a tributary to Frankum Creek where a trespass caused channel instability. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Frankum Creek. | |||||
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Globe Road, SR 1516, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2005 |
Expected:04/2008 |
07/2008 |
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 Falls Branch ADA Trail Project CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 01/11/2008 | 04/2008 |
Leigh Marston 828-652-2144 lmarston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to provide accessibility for those with limited mobility to facilitate a view of the falls by re-grading an existing trail and installing several small walking bridges. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Grandfather RD Recreation Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide recreation related special uses. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Watauga. 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:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special uses including renewals. | |||||
| 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 |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/05/2007 |
Expected:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Leigh Marston 910-576-6391 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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Little Rocky Knob ORV Trespass Rehabilitation CE |
- Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/02/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
Brady Dodd 828-257-4214 bdodd@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to eliminate trespass by ORVs and rehabilitate damage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Grandfather RD - Compartment 30. | |||||
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Mill Creek Road, SR 1407, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/21/2004 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2008 |
Expected:06/2008 |
08/2008 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed a 50-foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to Mill Creek Road, SR 1407, in McDowell County. Proposed improvements include minor realignments and widening, grading, drainage, and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Mill Creek Road, SR 1407. | |||||
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Old NC 105, SR1238, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2005 |
Expected:10/2008 |
04/2009 |
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, drainage, minor realignment and widening, and paving selected sections of the road along approximately 13 miles across FS property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, McDowell. Old NC 105, SR 1238, in Burke and McDowell Counties adjacent to Linville Gorge Wilderness. | |||||
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Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:10/2008 |
04/2009 |
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 09/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 |
04/2009 |
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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Roses Creek Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management - Fuels management - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 | 06/2010 |
Ted Oprean 828-877-3265 toprean@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal includes vegetation management, wildlife habitat development, watershed improvement, prescribed burning, and invasive plant treatment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. Grandfather Ranger District. | |||||
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Southern Pine Beetle Slash Down & Release CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/05/2007 |
Expected:03/2008 |
09/2008 |
Gregory Van Orsow 828-652-2144 gvanorsow@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:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
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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Tolbert Road, SR 1359, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2005 |
Expected:05/2008 |
07/2008 |
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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Bridge #3 Replacement, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2003 |
Expected:05/2008 |
08/2008 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #3 over the Nantahala River on Hwy 19. Construct a temporary bridge either upstream or downstream of the existing bridge while the new bridge is being constructed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. Over the Nantahala River on Highway 19 at Ferebee Park. | |||||
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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 03/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 |
04/2009 |
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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Connelly Creek Ford CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2008 |
Expected:04/2008 |
07/2008 |
Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jfarmer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to install an arched pipe to replace the low-water ford on Connelly Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Nantahala Ranger District. Connelly Creek. | |||||
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Duke Power Warning Siren at Wolf Creek Dam CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/06/2007 | 02/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to install a high water warning siren at Wolf Creek Dam. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Dylan Project EA |
- Watershed management - Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 | 12/2009 |
Joan Brown 828-524-6441 jbrown01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Accomplish activities to provide timber products, and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities to include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Macon County, North Carolina. Compartments 88,125-126,150-152 in southwest Macon County. | |||||
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Earthquake Warning Device at Wine Spring Bald CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 |
12/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to install an earthquake warning device at Wine Spring Bald for the University of Memphis. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Nantahala Ranger District. Wine Spring Bald. | |||||
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Garnet Hill Lane, SR 1109, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:09/2008 |
04/2009 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 45 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Garnet Hill Lane, SR 1109, in Jackson County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improving drainage and paving across about 1000 feet of FS lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Garnet Hill Lane, SR 1109, between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers. | |||||
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Goodensville Mine Road, SR 1522, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/09/2001 |
Expected:04/2008 |
06/2008 |
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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Hewitts Road, SR 1101, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:12/2008 |
04/2009 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has requested a 45 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to Hewitts Road, SR 1101, in Swain County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improving drainage and paving. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. Hewitts Road, SR 1101, near the Ferebee Picnic Area. | |||||
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Nantahala Prescribed Burns CE |
- Fuels management | Completed | Actual: 01/16/2008 | 03/2008 |
Greg Brooks 828-524-6441, x 418 gbrooks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn three units on the Nantahla Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon, Swain. Wesser Gap, Sheppard Bald and Fontana Lake. | |||||
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Nantahala Ranger District Prescribed Burn Project CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 | 11/2008 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to prescribe 30 areas on the Nantahala Ranger District over a five year period. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon, Swain. LEGAL - Nantahala Ranger District. 30 locations on the Nantahala Ranger District. | |||||
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Panther Ridge Homeowners Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:04/2008 |
07/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Applicant request for 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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Panthertown Trails Project CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/19/2008 |
Expected:08/2008 |
09/2008 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Recommend changes to several official and unofficial trails in the Panthertown vicinity. Proposed activities include: bridge replacement, expansion/development of parking areas, soil and water improvements, and signage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Panthertown Area. | |||||
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Replacement of Bridges #99 and #100, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2006 |
Expected:06/2008 |
08/2008 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridges #99 and #100 which span over the Nantahala River on SR 1100 in Swain County | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. Known as the Winding Staire bridges; Over the Nantahala River on SR 1100. | |||||
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Sale of Highlands Residence Property (Tract N-1164) CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
07/2008 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to sell a tract of land approximately 8.61 acres in size, together with a single family residence built in 1966, and including mineral estate. Located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Highlands on Hwy 28. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Macon CO. Tract # N-1164. Hwy 28 two miles south of the town of Highlands, North Carolina. | |||||
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Verizon Underground Telephone Lines CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 |
12/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to permit the installation of underground telephone lines on Whiterock Creek in Jackson County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Nantahala Rnger District. Whiterock Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Vrana/Whiterock Easement-Duke Power * Verizon Phone CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/03/2006 |
Expected:04/2008 |
07/2008 |
Doris Doster 828-524-6441 415 ddoster@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Applicant is requesting approximately 2,000 feet of right-of-way across National Forest System Lands to access private property. The proposed route follows an existing road. Duke Energy and Verizon have applied to supply services using the same. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. White Rock Creek. | |||||
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Wet Face Project EA |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 | 12/2009 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Timber and wildlife habitat management. Activities to include timber harvest, prescribed burning, nonstructural wildlife habitat improvement and noncommercial timber stand improvement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Jackson County North Carolina. | |||||
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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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Barnett Branch Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:04/2008 |
06/2008 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to improve a section of trail that is currently underwater. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Bent Creek Experimental Forest Conference Center EA |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 |
Expected:06/2008 | 09/2008 |
Michael Hutchins 828-682-6146 mnhutchins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct a new conference center for Bent Creek Experimental Forest - remove existing building once new one is built. Access and service routes to also be developed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Pisgah National Forest - Bent Creek Experimental Forest. | |||||
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Bentley/Wells - Small Tracts Act CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2006 |
Expected:03/2008 |
05/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to resolve a trespass case originating in 1992 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 Right-Of-Way access to private in-holding. | |||||
| 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 |
- Road management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2004 |
Expected:08/2008 |
10/2008 |
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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Buck Horn Gap Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
07/2008 |
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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Club Gap Trail Relocation CE |
- Facility management - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 |
Expected:04/2008 | 05/2008 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to relocate a section of the Club Gap Trail away from the dorm facility at the Cradle of Forestry in America headquarters. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah Ranger District - Cradle of Forestry in America Headquarters. | |||||
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Hendersonville Reservoir Dredging CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/28/2008 | 04/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to dredge excessive sediment from the city of Hendersonville's reservoir. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Henderson. Pisgah Ranger District - Hendersonville Reservoir. | |||||
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Improvements to Pisgah Wildlife Center & Fish Hatchery CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/03/2008 | 08/2008 |
Randall Burgess 828-877-3265 rburgess01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NC Wildlife Resources Commission proposal for constructing a new education center, trout pond, paved ADA accessible trail, and associated water/sewer lines at their Pisgah Wildlife Center. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah National Forest - State Pisgah Center for Wildlife & Fish Hatchery. | |||||
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Lake Powhatan Bathroom Replacements/Upgrades CE |
- Facility management - Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/07/2008 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
Randall Burgess 828-877-3265 rburgess01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to replace/upgrade bathrooms at three locations at the Lake Powhatan campground. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Pisgah Ranger District - Lake Powhatan Campground. | |||||
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Little East Fork Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2006 |
Expected:05/2008 |
07/2008 |
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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Macedonia Project EA |
- Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/30/2007 |
Expected:03/2008 |
06/2009 |
Ted Oprean 828-877-3265 toprean@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is timber/vegetation management, wildlife habitat development and enhancement, control/manage non-native invasive plants, and small patch old growth designation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah RD - Compartments 111 and 117. | |||||
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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 04/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 |
04/2009 |
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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North Fork Mills River Project EA |
- Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/29/2007 |
Expected:07/2008 |
09/2008 |
Brady Dodd 828-257-4214 bdodd@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to rehabilitate the stream ecosystem of North Fork Mills River within a 3,100 feet reach of channel, partly within the North Mills River Recreation Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Henderson. Pisgah Ranger District - North Fork Mills River. | |||||
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Patterson - Small Tracts Act CE |
- Land ownership management | Completed | Actual: 10/15/2007 | 03/2008 |
Dan Belanger 828-257-4242 dbelanger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to resolve a trespass case involving the conveyance of a tract of 1/2 an acre at an appraised rate to resolve the encroachment issue. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Transylvania county, Lamance Creek area. The property is located in the Balsam Grove community. | |||||
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Pisgah RD Prescribed Burns CE |
- Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/25/2007 |
Expected:09/2008 |
02/2009 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to conduct prescribed burning for habitat improvement and fuels reduction within Transylvania County - four burns over two seasons beginning in 2008. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Pisgah RD Rec Site Repair and Maintenance CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2006 |
Expected:08/2008 |
09/2008 |
Randall Burgess 828-877-3265 rburgess01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Repair and maintenance to recreation sites across the District from damage caused by the September 2004 tropical storms - CEs/DMs signed and project implementation throughout FY 2006. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Haywood, Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Pisgah RD Recreation Special Uses CE/DM CE |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2007 |
Expected:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: District-wide recreation-related special uses. I.E., Recreation events and outfitter/guides that use existing roads, trails, and facilities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Haywood, Transylvania. 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:06/2008 |
07/2008 |
Linda Randolph 828-682-6146 lrandolph@fs.fed.us |
| Description: District-wide special uses including renewals. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Pisgah RD Trails and Roads Repair and Maintenance CE |
- Road management - Recreation management |
Completed |
Actual: 10/01/2006 10/01/2006 |
06/2006 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Repair and maintenance to trails and roads across the District from damage caused by the September 2004 tropical storms - CEs/DMs signed and project implementation throughout FY 2006. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Haywood, Transylvania. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Pressley Fields Road, SR 1325, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:04/2008 |
05/2008 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed repairing a slide on Pressley Fields Road, SR 1325, in Transylvania County. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pressley Fields Road, SR 1325, off NC 215 near Tucker Creek. | |||||
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Ray Von Galloway - Small Tracts Act CE |
- Land ownership management | Completed | Actual: 10/15/2007 | 03/2008 |
Dan Belanger 828-257-4242 dbelanger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to complete a trespass case by conveying a 1 to 2 acre tract at an appraised rate to resolve the encroachment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Brevard, North Carolina in the Parker Creek area. | |||||
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Sam Knob Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
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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Spencer Branch Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
Patrick Scott 828-877-3350 pscott@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to reroute the trail to higher ground. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Henderson. Pisgah RD. | |||||
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Upper Whitewater Road, SR 1152, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2008 |
Expected:10/2008 |
04/2009 |
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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2008 Watershed Project CE |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2008 |
Expected:08/2008 |
09/2008 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to repair existing erosion problems in Copper Creek watershed by closing and stablizing old road and trail beds. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Cherokee County, North Carolina. Copper Creek Watershed. | |||||
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Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2005 |
Expected:02/2009 |
04/2009 |
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 EMC Undergroung Line at Davis Creek CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 | 10/2008 |
Greg Brooks 828-837-5151 jmoore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to install 10,920 feet of underground electric utility line along Davis Creek Road Right-of-way and remove existing overhead utility line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Tusquitee Ranger District in Cherokee County. Tusquitee Ranger District in Cherokee County. | |||||
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Bridge #47 Replacement, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2004 |
Expected:04/2008 |
06/2008 |
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 |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2004 |
Expected:04/2008 |
07/2008 |
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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Brushy Flats Project EA |
- Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed actions include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement, and watershed improvement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Administrative Compartments 1,2, and 3. Western Cherokee County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Clay County Shooting Range EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/11/2005 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 |
12/2008 |
Bill Champion 828-837-5152 bchampion@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to construct a 200 yard rifle shooting range with parking area for approximately 10 vehicles. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Clay County, North Carolina. Clay County, North Carolina. | |||||
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Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452, NCDOT Project EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/01/2004 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2008 |
Expected:07/2008 |
08/2008 |
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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NC 294, NCDOT Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2007 |
Expected:02/2008 |
04/2008 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NCDOT has proposed to replace Bridge #50 on NC 294 over Persimmon Creek which flows into Lake Cherokee and make improvements to NC 294 in Cherokee County. Proposed improvements to the road include widening and realignment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. NC 294 and Bridge Replacement over Lake Cherokee; about 6.5 miles west of Murphy, NC. | |||||
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Thunderstruck Project EA |
- Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/19/2007 |
Expected:05/2008 |
10/2008 |
Rick Semingson 828-837-5152 rsemingson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Accomplish activities to provide timber products and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities to include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Administrative Compartments 105 and 122. In the Tusquitee Mountains between Hayesville and Franklin, North Carolina. | |||||
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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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Buck Mountain Cellular Telephone Tower EA |
- Special use 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 cellular telephone tower on Buck Mountain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartment 26, Montgomery County, NC. Buck Mountain communication site. | |||||
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Fraley Equestrian Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action will relocate a portion of the Fraley equestrian trail from its current location to an adjacent site. Approximately 1 mile of the exsting trail would be relocated.The purpose of relocation is to provide for public safety. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartments 22 & 23, Montgomery County, NC. Badin Lake Recreation Area of the Uwharrie National Forest. | |||||
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McLeans Creek Connector Horse Trail CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 02/29/2008 | 02/2008 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to develop a horse trail near McLeans Creek involving new trail construction of approximately 500-750 feet from Forest System Road 6622. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartment 16, Montgomery County, North Carolina. Trail location is approximately 1.1 miles south of Eldorado and less than 0.1 miles south of Montgomery County secondary road (SR) 1154. | |||||
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NC 24/27 Widening Project, NCDOT Project EIS |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 05/2008 |
Expected:11/2009 | 04/2010 |
Karen Compton 828-257-4230 kcompton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 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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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 04/2008 |
Expected:05/2008 |
06/2008 |
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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Plantation First Thinning Project EA |
- Fuels management - Forest products |
Completed | Actual: 03/01/2008 | 04/2008 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is an initial thinning of approximately 1700 acres of overstocked stands that are at high risk of attack by Southern Pine Beetle. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph. LEGAL - Compartments 2, 7-12, 14-18, 21-25, 29-33, 35 and 38,in Davidson, Montgomery and Randolph County, NC. Uwharrie National Forest. | |||||
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Prescribe Burning for Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 02/28/2008 | 02/2008 |
Kelly Cagle 910-576-6391 kcagle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn approximately 2000 acres in Montgomery and Randolph Counties to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat by providing more palatable vegetation for wildlife. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartments 2, 4, 5, 28, 30, 32 and 38. Uwharrie National Forest. | |||||
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Prospect Baptist Church Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/05/2008 | 04/2008 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorization of a special use permit for maintaining a sign and yard on Forest Service Lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartment 36, Montgomery County, NC. Uwharrie National Forest. | |||||
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Reconstruction/Paving of Forest Service Road 597 EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/30/2002 |
Expected:06/2008 |
08/2008 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action involves the reconstruction and paving of approximately 3.4 miles of Forest Service Road 597. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartments 12, 13, 14 and 15, Montgomery County, NC. Badin Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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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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Thousand Bale Bottom Fishing Access CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 | 10/2008 |
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 Land Management Plan Revision CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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 - Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph. 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 |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 |
Expected:10/2008 | 05/2009 |
Mark Carter 910-576-6391 mcarter01@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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