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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2013 to 12/31/2013 National Forests In This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Boating - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 James Knibbs Access Notice of Initiation 07/24/2013 803-561-4078 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 01/2014 Description: The Forest Service is proposing to establish access points for boaters on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River within the boundaries of three National Forests (Chattahoochee, Nantahala and Sumter). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42568 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon, Oconee, Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Access points for boaters:Nantahala RD - Green Creek; Norton Mill and Bull Pen Bridge; Chattooga River RD - Burrells Ford Bridge; and, Andrew Pickens RD - Lick Log. Limits of Stay at Appalachian - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Michelle Mitchell National Scenic Shelters Comment Period Public Notice 404-347-1749 and Designated Campsites 08/16/2013 [email protected]. EA Est. Objection Period Legal us Notice 09/2013 Description: The Southern Region of the Forest Service is proposing to change its limits of stay at shelters and designated dispersed campsites along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on several forests of the Southern Region. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41489 Location: UNIT - All Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, Pisgah Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, , Virginia. COUNTY - Appling. Chattahoochee National Forest, Cherokee National Forest , , George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region

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National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Appalachian RD Special Uses - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2012 09/2012 Linda Randolph CE/DM Scoping Start 10/08/2007 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] 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. Black Mtn Crest Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A David McFee Relocation 828-682-6146 CE [email protected] 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.

Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330, - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Compton NCDOT Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] 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. NCDOT Bridge #84/SR1349 - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Karen Compton CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 828-257-4230 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #84 on SR 1349

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bridge #84 over Pigeon Roost Creek on SR 1349 (Pigeon Roost Road).

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National Forests In North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region White Pine Cabin Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 07/2013 David McFee CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 828-682-6146 [email protected] 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.

National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Relocation at - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 05/2014 Jeremy Waite Grassy Gap 215 Comment Period Legal 828-479-6431 CE Notice 07/12/2012 ext.4106 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to reroute two short sections of the Appalachian Trail (0.4 miles and 0.25 miles) near Grassy Gap, approximately 2.9 miles north of Wesser/Nantahala Gorge on the Cheoah Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42454 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

Cheoah River Gravel Additions - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Jason Farmer CE 828-479-6431 [email protected] 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. Cheoah River Put Ins - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/26/2013 07/2013 Todd Sharkey CE 828-837-5152 ext. 118 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to develop boat access points for river use on the Cheoah river. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35762 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Cheoah River, Graham County, NC.

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National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region EBCI Long-Lambert Road - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/02/2013 08/2013 Julie Moore Easement Project 828-257-4859 CE [email protected] 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 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, NC off Forest Road 385. Fontana Multiple Resource - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2013 02/2014 Steverson Moffat Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 08/20/2013 828-837-5152 EA - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Vegetation management Notice 10/2013 (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38849 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands near Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina. NC 143, NCDOT Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2015 06/2018 Karen Compton EA Scoping Start 11/29/2012 828-257-4230 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2014 Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 143 from the 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville.

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National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region US Highway 74 (A-9) Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 12/2017 Karen Compton Sections BA and CA, NCDOT DEIS NOA in Federal Register 828-257-4230 Project 08/29/2008 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2015 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville.

National Forests In North Carolina Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Big Circle Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2013 01/2014 William Dienst CE 215 Comment Period Legal 252-638-5628 (ext. Notice 06/04/2013 4010) [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to thin and restore for red cockaded woodpecker habitat on 625 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24630 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. District-wide.

Church Sign for Calvary Church - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Donald Simon CE 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 Notice 05/31/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow the Calvary Church to place a sign in a road right- of-way the Forest Service owns near the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42426 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina.

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National Forests In North Carolina Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Church Sign for Piney Grove - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Donald Simon AME Zion 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 CE Notice 05/31/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to a approve a special use permit to allow the Piney Grove AME Zion church to place and maintain a directional sign in a Forest Service owned road right-of-way at the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42424 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road located in Craven County, North Carolina. Coastal Carolina Regional - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Donald Simon Airport Runway Safety Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 910-576-6391 Improvement Project [email protected] EA Description: The proposal is to ammend the special use permit with the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to allow removal of vegetation obstructions in the glide path approack of the runway. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40283 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project occurs on the in Craven County, NC in the Perrytown Community. More sepcifically it occurs between Brice's Creek and FS Road 121A. Havelock - Morehead Wildwood - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Donald Simon Replace OHGW Project 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 CE Notice 09/17/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The propoesed action is to replace of existing power poles and wires as needed within existing corridors. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42675 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Morehead City towards Beaufort, then North to the Carteret / Craven county line and West toward Havelock along Highway 101 then to the electric sub station on USFS land on Scott Road.

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National Forests In North Carolina Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Havelock Bypass, US 70, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 02/2016 Karen Compton NCDOT Project DEIS NOA in Federal Register 828-257-4230 EIS 09/30/2011 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2013 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 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Havelock Bypass, US 70, near the city of Havelock, NC. Newport Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 10/2014 Steven Maharrey EA - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 252-638-5628 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management 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 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. Croatan National Forest just to the west of Newport, NC. Pilgrims Rest Church Parking - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Donald Simon Lot 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 CE Notice 05/15/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow the Pilgrims Rest Church to construct and maintain a parking lot on approximately 0.75 Acres adjacent to the Church. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42428 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina.

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National Forests In North Carolina Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Revised EA for Control of the - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Heather Luczak Southern Pine Beetle on - Vegetation management 540-839-2521 Croatan National Forest (other than forest products) [email protected] EA - Fuels management 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 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. On various sites of the Croatan National Forest. Sign for Matthews Point Marina - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Donald Simon CE 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 Notice 05/31/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow a directional sign to be placed in a Forest Service right-of-way for the Matthews Point Marina. Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. At the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina. US 17, NCDOT Project - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Karen Compton EA 828-257-4230 [email protected] 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US 17 in Jones County from just north of Maysville to just north of Forest Service Road 204. US Marine Corp. SERE training - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Dennis Foster CE 215 Comment Period Legal 252-638-5628 Notice 06/06/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow U.S. Marines to establish a temporary camp to conduct training on the Croatan National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42429 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hill Field Road wildlife fields on the Croatan National Forest in Jones County, North Carolina.

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National Forests In North Carolina Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Water Well Replacement for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Donald Simon Recreational Residence Lot #1 Scoping Start 08/16/2013 910-576-6391 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 09/2013 Description: The proposed action is to replace an existing water well at a recreation residence (Lot 1) on the Croatan Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42679 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Holland Point Road near Cedar Point Campground on the Croatan Ranger District. Recreation Residence #1. West Carteret New Water Well - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Donald Simon Installation Scoping Start 08/09/2013 910-576-6391 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 11/2013 Description: Allow the West Carteret Water Corporation to place 2 more water wells and approximately 4000 feet of additional waterline with power on the Croatan Ranger District in the locations identified in their existing permit issued in August of 1989. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42677 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Pringle Road proceeding along Forest Route 155, Deep Sand Road, on the Croatan Ranger District.

National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Armstrong Creek Project - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Ted Oprean EA - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2013 828-877-3265 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Watershed management - Road management 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 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McDowell County.

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National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Catawba Falls Phase II: Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Leigh Marston Improvements & Dam Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 828-652-2144 CE [email protected] 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 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Catawba Falls.

Control of Non-Native Invasive - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Gary Kauffman Plant Species in the Linville - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 828-257-4861 Gorge Wilderness [email protected] EA 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 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, McDowell. Linville Gorge Wilderness. Grandfather District - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2014 04/2014 Greg Philipp Restoration Burns - Fuels management Scoping Start 08/31/2012 828-652-2144 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 Description: The proposal is to burn six separate areas in Burke and Caldwell counties to reduce fuel loads, improve wildlife habitat, and promote fire dependent and fire adapted species. Individual burns would be implemented over multiple years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40077 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, Caldwell. Burke and Caldwell Counties, NC.

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National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Grandfather FY-2013 - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Greg Philipp Prescribed Burns Scoping Start 08/31/2012 828-652-2144 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2013 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37853 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, Caldwell. Burke and Caldwell Counties. Linville Gorge Wilderness - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Gary Kauffman Prescribed Fire (other than forest products) 828-257-4861 EA - Fuels management [email protected] 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 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Linville Gorge Wilderness.

NCDOT Bridge #203/SR1405 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton CE 215 Comment Period Legal 828-257-4230 Notice 05/02/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #203 on SR1405.

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bridge #203 over Carroll Creek on SR 1405. NCDOT Bridge #237/SR 1362 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton CE 215 Comment Period Legal 828-257-4230 Notice 05/02/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #237 on SR 1362.

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bridge #237 over Woodruff Branch on SR 1362.

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National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 04/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 07/01/2007 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 11/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, beginning at the intersection with US 221 near the Gragg community. Rocky Knob Blowdown Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Matthew Keyes CE 215 Comment Period Legal 801-342-5166 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 09/17/2013 Description: Salvage of approximately 32 sawtimber and 14 pulpwood trees that blew down along a road.

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 2 miles north of Collettsville, NC. Roseboro Road, SR 1511, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 07/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 07/01/2007 828-257-4230 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roseboro Road, SR 1511, beginning at the near the Roseboro community. Sunrise Wildfire - Dozer Line - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Greg Philipp Mulching (other than forest products) 828-652-2144 CE - Fuels management [email protected] 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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National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Thunder Hole & China Creek - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Leigh Marston Trail Relocation 828-652-2144 CE [email protected] 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.

National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Big Green Mountain Prescribed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 02/2014 Greg Brooks Burn Project - Fuels management 215 Comment Period Legal 828-524-6441, x 418 CE Notice 08/17/2012 [email protected] Description: The proposal is to conduct prescribed burns on three units on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42463 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

Bull Pen Bridge Replacement - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Bryan Killian CE 828-524-6441 [email protected] 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. Bull Pen and Journ McCall - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Compton Roads, SR 1100 and SR 1101, 828-257-4230 NCDOT Project [email protected] EA 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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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Cane Pole Multiple Resource - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Steverson Moffat Management Project - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 828-837-5152 EA - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and supply timber for the local economy. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38856 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. National Forest System lands in Jackson County, North Carolina, near Rich Mountain. Chattooga River Paddler - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Thomas Saylors Access 828-524-6441 ex.424 CE [email protected] Description: The Nantahala Ranger District is proposing to designate and construct, where needed, long-term sustainable for paddler access and to also designate the put-in areas on national forest lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Jackson County, NC. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40337 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Up to four locations on the Upper Chattooga Wild and Scenic River corridor on the Nanthala Ranger District, Jackson County, NC.

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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Copeland Multiple Resource - Land management planning Completed Actual: 09/25/2013 11/2013 Steverson Moffat Managemenet Project - Recreation management 828-837-5152 x 108 EA - Heritage resource [email protected] management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy on the Nantahala RD on lands in the vicinity of Nantahala Lake in Macon County. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40322 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. National Forest lands in the vicinity of Nantahala Lake, Macon County, North Carolina. Duke Tower at Cowee Bald - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Doris Doster CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 828-524-6441 415 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow Duke Enery to replace an existing wooden telecommunications tower with a metal tower on the existing tower footprint. Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 01/01/2009 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544.

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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Hewitt Small Tracts Sale - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Doris Doster CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 828-524-6441 415 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to sell approximately 0.11 acres to clear an encroachment on National Forest System Lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina. Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

Hurricane Creek Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Alice Cohen Site Improvement 828-257-4258 CE [email protected] 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. Panther Ridge Homeowners - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Doris Doster Easement 828-524-6441 415 CE [email protected] 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.

Town of Highlands Powerline - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Doris Doster Construction on Horse Cove 828-524-6441 415 Road [email protected] CE 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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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Wasilik Poplar Removal - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Alice Cohen CE 828-257-4258 [email protected] 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.

Wetlands Restoration at Ranger - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Doreen Miller Falls - Special area management 828-524-6441 CE - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) 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. Whiteside Mountain Parking - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/03/2013 09/2013 Alice Cohen Area Improvements 828-257-4258 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to expand and pave the parking area at Whiteside Mountain, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35708 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Whiteside Mountain trail head, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC. Wildlife Opening Prescribed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Greg Brooks Burns - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 828-524-6441, x 418 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dormant season wildlife openings for maintenance of grasses and forbs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33095 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 Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Wolf Creek Lake and Cliffside - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/12/2013 09/2013 Steverson Moffat Lake Fisheries Improvement - Watershed management 828-837-5152 Project [email protected] CE Description: The proposal is to provide cover and spawning habitat for reservoir fish by felling trees into the lake along two miles of Wolf Creek Lake shoreline and by installing artificial structures and/or brush piles near fishing piers at Cliffside Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42464 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

National Forests In North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Bent Creek Disturbance Based - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Jason Rodrigue Regeneration Research Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 12/19/2012 828-257-4248 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 Description: The proposed action is to implement a new silvicultural 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39776 Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the Beaverdam area. Bentley/Wells - Small Tracts - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Dan Belanger Act 828-257-4242 CE [email protected] 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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National Forests In North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Big Creek Lodge Easement - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Raymond Johns CE 828-257-4859 [email protected] 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.

Bridge #148 Replacement, B- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Karen Compton 4989, NCDOT Project Scoping Start 01/01/2011 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, over Lamance Creek. Catheys Creek Stream Work - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 01/2014 Lorie Stroup CE - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 828-877-3350 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 07/31/2013 Description: The proposal includes placing two in channel rock vane structures in Catheys Creek to protect the stream bank from eroding and prevent future road damage. Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located upstream from the City of Brevard Water intake facility in Transylvania County, NC. Courthouse Vegetation - Forest products Completed Actual: 09/23/2013 05/2014 Jason Herron Management - Vegetation management 828-689-9694 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] 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 Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Haywood. Analysis Area 13.

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National Forests In North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Little East Fork Trail Reroute - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Patrick Scott CE 828-877-3350 [email protected] 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.

NC 215, NCDOT Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 06/2019 Karen Compton EIS NOI in Federal Register 828-257-4230 01/14/2005 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2014 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NC 215 from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam. NCDOT Bridge #148/SR 1326 - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A Karen Compton CE 828-257-4230 [email protected] Description: The proposd action is to replace Bridge 148 on SR1326.

Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Transylvania County.

National Forests In North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Bear Paw Church Road, SR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 04/2014 Karen Compton 1313, NCDOT Project Scoping Start 10/01/2005 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 11/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313.

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National Forests In North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/16/2013 02/2013 Julie Moore Substation 828-837-5152 CE [email protected] 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. Clay County Shooting Range - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 05/2014 Steverson Moffat Project - 2012 215 Comment Period Legal Actual: 09/27/2013 828-837-5152 EA Notice 08/14/2013 06/03/2013 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to construct an outdoor shooting range facility on national forest lands in Clay County, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40035 Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. National forest system lands in eastern Clay County, North Carolina. Hibbert Branch Road Easement - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Julie Moore CE 828-837-5152 [email protected] 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. Huskins Branch Road - Road management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Chad Cook Adjustments Project 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 CE Notice 06/26/2013 [email protected] Description: Proposal is to close a road segment that currently crosses private property; construct a parking and turnaround area on FS land; and harden an existing bulldozer-bladed fire line with gravel aggregate and open it to the public as a trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42466 Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

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National Forests In North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Jackrabbit Mountain Bike - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Bill Champion Connector Trail 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 CE Notice 07/12/2012 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to construct a bicycle trail connecting the Jackrabbit Mountain camping area with the Jackrabbit Mountain Mountain Bike Trail System on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Clay County, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42462 Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452, - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Karen Compton NCDOT Project 828-257-4230 EA [email protected] 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). Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 10/01/2010 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C. Tusquitee Ranger District 2014- - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2013 02/2014 Steverson Moffat 2019 Prescribed Burns - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 CE (other than forest products) Notice 06/26/2013 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The proposal is to conduct prescribed burning on 27 separate units totaling 16,776 acres on the Tusquitee Ranger District on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42465 Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations across the Tusquitee Ranger District - see attached maps.

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National Forests In North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Walker Fields Wildlife - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Doreen Miller CE 828-524-6441 [email protected] 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.

National Forests In North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region District Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Kelly Cagle Program FY14 - Fuels management 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 CE Notice 07/16/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn approximately 7000 acres for wildlife habitat, listed plant species, and fuel reduction. Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roberdo, Pleasant Grove, Lovin Hill, River Road. Greg's Loop Trail Reroute - Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/22/2013 10/2013 Theresa Savery CE - Watershed management 910-576-6391 x 102 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to reroute approximately 0.5 mile of the non-motorized trail known as Gregs Loop/Trail 700. The purpose of the trail reroutes is to locate the trail in a more sustainable location and to reduce soil erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42340 Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. At the Recreation Area, approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Badin Lake Road (FR597) and FR597A and about 10 miles north of Troy, NC.

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National Forests In North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region NC 24/27 Widening Project, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2014 06/2015 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 07/10/2006 828-257-4230 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 12/2013 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NC 24/27 from the Troy Bypass to NC 73. Northwest Restoration Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 04/2014 Mark Carter EA - Heritage resource Scoping Start 08/07/2013 910-576-6391 management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice 12/2013 - Forest products 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 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. Reconstruction/Paving of - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A Mark Carter Forest Service Roads 544 and 910-576-6391 576. [email protected] EA 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. Thousand Bale Bottom Fishing - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Theresa Savery Access - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 910-576-6391 x 102 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action will involve the construction of a foot trail and bank stabilization on the 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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National Forests In North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Trestle Salvage Sale Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Mark Carter CE 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 08/21/2013 Description: The proposal is to harvest trees damaged from a recent thunderstorm on an estimated 47 acres near the Woodrun area within Compartments 35 and 37 in pine, hardwood and mixed pine/hardwood stands, using mechanized equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42784 Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Woodrun area and near the train trestle at intersection of Hwy 109 and Hwy 24/27. Uwharrie District Non-native - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Gary Kauffman Invasive Plant Treatment - Vegetation management 828-257-4861 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the using a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34643 Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Randolph, Davidson, Macon. Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties.

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