Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 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:10/2015 10/2015 James Knibbs Access 803-561-4078 EA [email protected] 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 - , , 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.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R8 - Southern Region Revised LRMP Amendment - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Michael Joyce Updating Standards for Comment Period Public Notice 770-297-3032 Federally Listed Bat Species 05/21/2014 [email protected] (LRMP Amendment #4) Description: The proposal would include the addition of eight new standards and modifications to two existing standards in the EA LRMP. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44342 Location: UNIT - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Banks, Catoosa, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Greene, Habersham, Jasper, Jones, Lumpkin, Monroe, Morgan, Murray, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest-wide, Georgia.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District)

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Appalachian Trail Relocation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Valencia Morris Project Scoping Start 05/15/2015 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this project is to relocate two segments of the trail to more sustainable locations. This would provide a more sustainable, maintainable, and enjoyable trail experience Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46966 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections of the Appalachian Trail near Gooch Gap and Cooper Gap in Lumpkin and Union Counties, GA. BRRD Farm Bill Forest Health - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Kevin Bridges CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 706-745-6928 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Vegetation management, commercial thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47850 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located in Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns & Union Counties, Georgia. Byron Herbert Reece Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Valencia Morris Connector Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Byron Herbert Reece Trail Connector Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47371 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Coopers Creek Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2016 02/2016 James Wentworth Project - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 706-745-6928 EA - Vegetation management 06/03/2014 [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Duncan Ridge area between Mulky Gap Rd and Gillespie Branch Rd approximately 7 miles south of Blairsville, GA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44385 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union County, Georgia. Dicks Creek Dispersed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 02/2016 Valencia Morris Camping Improvements Scoping Start 04/30/2015 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this project is to decommission the existing campsites that are within the riparian corridor and create new campsites across the road to reduce erosion and improve bank stabilization and watershed quality Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46892 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located within the Dicks Creek Dispersed Recreation Corridor in Lumpkin County, Georgia. This dispersed recreation corridor is adjacent to Dicks Creek. Dockery Creek Road FLPMA - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Jake Cowart Road Use - SUP Scoping Start 05/16/2012 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Dockery Creek Homeowners Association (HA) has requested authorization to use a section of non-system road that crosses approximately 1,100 feet of NFS land beyond the county maintained portion of Dockery Creek Road in Union County, GA. historically Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34242 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Fall 2015 Recreation Events. - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/15/2015 09/2015 Jake Cowart CE 706-745-6928 ext 119 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Various special use permits for fall recreation events. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47553 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various location in Dawson, Gilmer and Lumpkin Counties, Georgia. GATC Konnarock Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 05/2016 Valencia Morris Relocation Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: GATC Konnarock Trail relocation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45497 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Konnarock Trail in Fannin and Union Counties, Georgia. Hawk Mountain Improvement - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 02/2016 Kevin Bridges Project Scoping Start 09/25/2015 706-745-6928 ext 112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Hawk Mtn. Dispersed Camping Improvement Project provides dispersed camping and latrine facilities for hikers along the AT. Currently, there are too many dispersed campsites. Inventory has been conducted, and identified for construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47836 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is along a portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail located in Union County, Georgia. Jake Bull New Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Kathryn Hamilton Construction Scoping Start 12/22/2014 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] Description: This new trail construction will be 1.5 mile long and it will connect with another trail on National Forest land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45900 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Rich Mountain WMA Habitat - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2016 04/2016 James Wentworth Improvement (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 706-745-6928 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Rich Mountain WMA Habitat Improvement Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42538 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer County, Georgia. Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 03/2016 James Wentworth CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 706-745-6928 [email protected] Description: Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat Improvement Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45495 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin County, Georgia. Summer Recreation Events CE - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/28/2015 12/2015 Jake Cowart CE 706-745-6928 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Multi-organizations requesting SUP for the next 3 years for the summer recreation events on the BRRD Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46840 Location: UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FS295, FS338, FS339, FS119, Aska Trail, Toccoa River Canoe Trail, Whissenhunt OHV Trail, and 6 miles south of Morganton, GA on west side of Hwy. 60.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District)

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Astronomy Observation Site for - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun Use of Wildlife Opening Scoping Start 08/17/2015 706-754-6221 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The site would be developed to also serve as a permanent wildlife opening, with the optimal size of the site being three to eight acres. Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed site is accessed via Watergauge Road(FS Rd. 511), which is located south of Clayton in the southeast portion of Rabun County, Georgia. Astronomy Observation Site. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 01/2016 Blaine Boydstun CE Scoping Start 08/17/2015 706-754-6221 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service received a proposal to use National Forest System (NFS) land on the CONF for establishing an astronomy observation site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47657 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The approximate GPS coordinates of the site would be 34.46.29.7 degrees North and 83.21.11.3 degrees West. Chapman Access Request - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun SUP Scoping Start 01/07/2013 706-754-6221 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special Use Permit - Chapman Access Request Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32494 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Habersham County, Georgia. District-wide Trail Maintenance - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/26/2015 08/2015 Janice Miller CE 706-754-6221 [email protected] Description: Trail reroutes for the following trails, Willis Knob, Bartram Trail, Frady Branch Loop Trail, Panther Creek Trail, Three Forks Trail, Sourwood Trail, Rhododendron, Rhododendron Lake Access and Lake Russell Trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45922 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, GA.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Energy Way Corporation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun Access Request - SUP Scoping Start 07/02/2013 706-754-6221 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A permit has been requested to access private property via National Forest System lands in northeastern Habersham County, Georgia. access road is approx. two miles south of Tallulah Falls via U.S. Hwy. 23/441 to County Road 385-Tugaloo Village Rd. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42511 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rabun County, Georgia. Frady Branch Trail Re-route - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2015 02/2016 Janice Miller and Maintenance Est. Scoping Start 09/2015 706-754-6221 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Trail re-route and maintenance for Frady Branch. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47370 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stephens County, Georgia. Guard Camp Road Reroute - Road management On Hold N/A N/A John Westbrook EA 706-754-6221 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this project is to implement the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Plan (2004) direction, by addressing TES species habitat, soil, water and transportation needs and opportunities within the Lake Russell WMA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40460 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Habersham County, Georgia. Ivester Access Request - SUP - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun CE Scoping Start 01/07/2013 706-754-6221 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Special Use Permit - Ivester Access Request Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32493 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Habersham County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) LaCount Access Request - SUP - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun CE Scoping Start 01/07/2013 706-754-6221 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: LaCount Access Request - Special Use Permit Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33218 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Habersham County, Georgia. Locust Stake OHV Trail Mtce. & - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 02/2016 Janice Miller Reconstruction Project Comment Period Public Notice 706-754-6221 EA 03/21/2014 [email protected] Description: Locust Stake OHV Tail Mtce. & Reconstuction Project Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44150 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stephens County, Georgia. National Modular Airborne Fire - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/24/2015 05/2015 Blaine Boydstun Fighting System (MAFFS) 706-754-6221 Training Exercise [email protected] CE Description: The exercise would involve training and certifying flight crews to attack wildfires by releasing water from a C-130 *NEW LISTING* tanker airplane to hit a specific target, or drop zone. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47400 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The specific site would be located in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area located northeast of Clayton in Rabun County, Georgia. Rabun County Board of - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Blaine Boydstun Commissioners Coleman River 706-754-6221 Road Paving [email protected] CE Description: The entire project would involve approximately 1.57 miles, with the south end of the project being the intersection with County Road #216/87 (Persimmon Road) and the north end being the National Forest boundary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41594 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rabun County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Rabun County Board of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun Commissioners Sandy Ford Scoping Start 12/10/2013 706-754-6221 Road Paving [email protected] CE Description: Rabun Co. Board of Commissioners Sandy Ford Road Paving *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42998 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rabun County, Georgia. Soil and Water Watershed - Watershed management Completed Actual: 05/15/2015 10/2015 Blaine Boydstun Restoration Projects - Charlie's 706-754-6221 Creek/Midway Road [email protected] CE Description: The primary objective of this project will be to close this road with gates at both access points (east and west ends), but maintain future access for adjacent landowners and administrative access by the Forest Service. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45399 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens, Towns. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Charlie's Creek and Midway Road in Stephens and Towns Counties, Georgia. Two Small Tract Act cases on - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun the Chattooga River Ranger Scoping Start 08/21/2015 706-754-6221 District [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service is in the process of considering 2 applications that request conveyance of small tracts of *NEW LISTING* National Forest System (NFS)lands on the CONF to private landowners per the provisions of the Small Tracts Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47654 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The two projects are located on Stephens County, Georgia, adjacent to National Forest land. Upper Warwoman Vegetation - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 02/2016 Mike Brod Management. (other than forest products) 706-754-6221 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The conditions in the Upper Warwoman Project Area indicate a need to restore and maintain shortleaf pine/table mountain pine/pitch pine and Dry Mesic Oak woodland communities, maintain and regenerate oak and oak-pine forests, and improve W/L habitat Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8722 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rabun County, GA.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Walker Access Request - SUP - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Blaine Boydstun CE Scoping Start 07/02/2013 706-754-6221 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A permit has been requested to access private property via NFS lands in eastern Habersham County, Georgia. The proposed route of access would follow an existing gravel road that has been in use for many years. The right- of-way is approx. 365' x 10'. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42512 Location: UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) American Competitive Trail - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/10/2015 09/2015 Jerome Bennett Horse Assoc. Event 706-695-6736 CE [email protected] s Description: The purpose of this project is to respond to a request for a special use permit that is not in conflict with mgmt. objectives, and provide a unique recreational opportunity that reflects the resources of the Forest and meets the needs of the public Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47076 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga, Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The event will take place on the Dry Creek Trail system, it is approx. 25 miles of multi-use trails located in Chattooga and Walker Counties in Georgia. Divide Forest Health Thinning - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 08/28/2015 10/2015 Danny Skojac Project. (other than forest products) 706-695-6736 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Seven of the eight project area stands originate from Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) salvage harvests from the late 1980s and early 1990s, which subsequently were planted or naturally regenerated to loblolly pine from 1987 to 1991. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44957 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) FY16 Conasauga Prescribed - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:10/2015 12/2015 Jeffrey Schardt Burn Planning Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 07/28/2015 706-695-6736 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of this project is to increase fire fighter safety, reduce hazardous fuels accumulations, enhance forest health, and improve wildlife habitat diversity on approx. 364 acres of NF land in Gordon & Murray County, Georgia. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47473 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gordon, Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The areas for this project is the Tweedale extension and the Hickory Ridge extension located in Gordon and Murray Counties, GA. Fightingtown Creek Early - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2017 Danny Skojac Successional Habitat Project - Forest products Scoping Start 08/17/2015 706-695-6736 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 09/2015 Description: Fightingtown Creek Early Successional Habitat Project Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44961 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin County, Georgia. Fishers Chapel Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 07/02/2015 08/2015 Danny Skojac CE - Vegetation management 706-695-6736 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The Fishers Chapel Project Area consists of five (5) individually mapped stands currently identified as loblolly or shortleaf pine forest types. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42164 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chattooga County, Georgia.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Improved Recreational Access - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Karen Larsen to Mountaintown Creek 215 Comment Period Legal 706-695-6736 EA Notice 06/16/2008 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose and need for this project is to re-establish public access to Mountaintown Creek that bypasses private land in order to provide opportunities for dispersed recreation uses within the Mountaintown Creek drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22402 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer County, Georgia. Johns Mountain TSI and - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2015 05/2016 Danny Skojac Wildlife Habitat Improvement (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 10/2015 706-695-6736 Project [email protected] CE Description: Timber Stand Improvement. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45925 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker County, GA. Keown Falls Trail Reroute - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/07/2015 11/2015 Karen Larsen CE 706-695-6736 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to reconstruct approximately .5 mile of the Keown Falls trail to re-establish a consistent tread width, proper out-sloping and effective drainage in order to enhance the trail long-term sustainability. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44962 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Keown Falls trail is a popular 1.8 mile loop trail which begins and ends at the Keown Falls Picnic area off of the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway, State Highway 156, locally known as the Pocket Rd.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Stover Creek - Pinhoti - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2015 02/2016 Kevin Vasalinda Connector Trail Est. Scoping Start 11/2015 706-695-6736 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Stover Creek - Pinhoti Trail Connector Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45432 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pinhoti Trail Connector - Stover Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. Upper West Armuchee Creek - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 07/2016 Danny Skojac Watershed Project. 706-695-6736 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Upper West Armuchee Creek Watershed Project Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44242 Location: UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker, Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Proposed Changes on Oconee - Road management Completed Actual: 07/28/2015 10/2015 Melissa Anderson Ranger District Motor Vehicle 706-485-1776 Use Map. [email protected] CE Description: Oconee Ranger District is requesting public comments on changes to the District Motor Vehicle Use Map in an effort to improve water quality, reduce sedimentation and provide for public safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47091 Location: UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Greene, Jasper, Jones, Putnam. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 12 NFS road Segments in the Oconee Ranger District.

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