Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2013 to 09/30/2013 National Forests In North Carolina 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) Limits of Stay at Appalachian - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Michelle Mitchell National Scenic Trail Shelters Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2013 404-347-1749 and Designated Campsites [email protected]. EA us 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 - Cherokee National Forest All Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, Pisgah Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. COUNTY - Appling. Chattahoochee National Forest, Cherokee National Forest , Pisgah National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
National Forests In North Carolina, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R8 - Southern Region Coastal Carolina Regional - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Donald Simon Airport Runway Safety Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 910-576-6391 Improvement Project [email protected] EA Description: The approach to the main runway of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport crosses USFS property and is under a special use agreement. This project inlcudes a new special use agreement and the removal of vegetation obstructions in the glide path. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40283 Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. This project occurs on the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, NC in the Perrytown Community. More sepcifically it occurs between Brice's Creek and FS Road 121A.
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:11/2013 04/2014 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 Appalachian Trail Relocation at - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Jeremy Waite Grassy Gap 215 Comment Period Legal 828-479-6431 CE Notice 07/12/2012 ext.4106 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: 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, Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Cheoah River Fitness Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/10/2013 07/2013 Jeremy Waite CE 828-479-6431 ext.4106 *NEW LISTING* [email protected] Description: The Cheoah and Massey Branch Fitness Trail Connector would be approximately 450 feet long and would create an opportunity for people to use both the Cheoah Trail and Massey Branch Fitness Trail without parking at different parking lots. 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Cheoah River Put Ins - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Todd Sharkey CE 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 ext. 118 Notice 04/04/2005 [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. Duke Energy Highway 28 Line - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/11/2013 07/2013 Julie Moore Relocation Project 828-257-4859 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Allow Duke Energy to install eight new power poles and 0.3 miles of new electrical distribution line within the existing North Carolina Department of Transportation right of way easement on North Carolina Highway 28 in Graham County, North Carolina. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
EBCI Long-Lambert Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2013 06/2013 Julie Moore Easement Project 215 Comment Period Legal 828-257-4859 CE Notice 05/25/2013 [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 Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Steverson Moffat Management Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2013 828-837-5152 EA - Forest products [email protected] - Vegetation management (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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Franks Creek Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 05/06/2013 05/2013 David Casey EA - Forest products 828-837-5152 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Provide timber products and improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, fisheries restoration, and timber/wildlife stand improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30790 Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Franks Creek Compartments. Cheoah Ranger District. Hooper Bald Road Association - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/24/2013 07/2013 Julie Moore Cherohala Skyway Easement 828-257-4859 Project [email protected] CE Description: Issue a road easement across National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, *NEW LISTING* North Carolina to the Hooper Bald Road Association that will provide access to tracts one through four of the Bemis Little Buffalo Division. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
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 01/2014 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. 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. Wolf Laurel Branch and Sand - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/29/2013 06/2013 Steverson Moffat Creek Stream Liming Project - Watershed management 828-837-5152 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Improve stream water quality within Wolf Laurel Branch and Sand Creek by adding limestone sand to the streams to increase pH and reduce the number of low pH events within the two creeks. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
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:08/2013 10/2013 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 longleaf pine 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.
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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 Calvary Church - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Donald Simon CE 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 05/31/2013 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. Church Sign for Piney Grove - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Donald Simon AME Zion 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 CE Notice 05/31/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. Flanners Beach Bike Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/30/2013 06/2013 Dennis Foster CE 252-638-5628 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to construct approximately 10 miles of bike trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35811 Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. Flanners Beach / Neuse River Recreation Area, in North Carolina, Craven County, approximately 10 miles south of New Bern on the Neuse River.
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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:01/2014 02/2015 Karen Compton NCDOT Project DEIS NOA in Federal Register 828-257-4230 EIS 09/30/2011 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2013 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] *NEW LISTING* 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 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 05/31/2013 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 In Progress: Expected:10/2012 04/2014 Karen Compton EA 215 Comment Period Legal 828-257-4230 Notice 07/18/2011 [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. 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 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 06/06/2013 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 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 08/2013 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. 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.
Catawba River Bridge NCDOT - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/24/2013 07/2013 Karen Compton Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: NCDOT proposes to replace the existing bridge over the Catawba River on Catawba River Road with a new bridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42307 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Catawba Bridge on Catawba River Road, SR 1274.
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National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region 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. Duke Energy - Hankin Line - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/04/2013 06/2013 Linda Randolph EA 828-682-6146 [email protected] Description: The proposal is to reposition the existing utility line 34 feet to the west of existing centerline, install 17 new single shaft steel poles, insulators. Old poles and materials will be removed and the corridor will be rehabilitated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37101 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather RD.
Globe Road, SR 1516, NCDOT - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Karen Compton Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Globe Road, SR 1516. Grandfather District - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2013 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 08/2013 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 In Progress: Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Gary Kauffman Prescribed Fire (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/18/2012 828-257-4861 EA - Fuels management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 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:08/2013 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:08/2013 10/2013 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 NOAA Weather Station - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/12/2013 05/2013 Linda Randolph CE 828-622-3202 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to install a weather station at helispot near the Woodlawn Work Center on the Grandfather RD. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41800 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Woodlawn Work Center. Piedmont Natural Gas - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/19/2013 05/2013 Linda Randolph CE 828-622-3202 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to install a cathodic protection rectifier and ground bed for the existing natural gas line buried in the roadbed of Forest Service Road 228 and to place two utility poles at the intersection of HWY 181. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41797 Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service Road 228. Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 07/01/2007 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 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. Roseboro Road, SR 1511, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 07/01/2007 828-257-4230 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2013 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 Blue Ridge Parkway near the Roseboro community.
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National Forests In North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Stevens Road, SR 1409, NCDOT - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Karen Compton Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] 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. 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.
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. Tolbert Road, SR 1359, NCDOT - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Karen Compton Project 828-257-4230 CE [email protected] 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.
National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region
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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region 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. Burns Driveway near Buck - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/03/2013 07/2013 Doris Doster Creek 828-524-6441 415 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Provide an easement across National Forest System lands where a private driveway crosses approximately 20 feet of Federal land on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Macon County, North Carolina. Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Cane Pole Multiple Resource - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Steverson Moffat Management Project - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 08/2013 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Chattooga River Paddler - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Thomas Saylors Access 215 Comment Period Legal 828-524-6441 ex.424 CE Notice 08/17/2012 [email protected] Description: The Nantahala Ranger District is proposing to designate and construct, where needed, long-term sustainable trails 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. Copeland Multiple Resource - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:09/2013 11/2013 Steverson Moffat Managemenet Project - Recreation management Scoping Start 05/16/2013 828-837-5152 x 108 EA - Heritage resource Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] management Notice 07/2013 - 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:08/2013 09/2013 Doris Doster CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 828-524-6441 415 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 01/01/2009 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 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. Hewitt Small Tracts Sale - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Doris Doster CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 828-524-6441 415 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to sell approximately 0.11 acrres to clear an encroachment on National Forest System Lands on the Nanthala 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. Jackson County Prescribed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 02/2014 Greg Brooks Burns Project - Fuels management 215 Comment Period Legal 828-524-6441, x 418 CE Notice 08/17/2012 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal is to conduct prescribed burns on three units 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Nantahala Ranger District - - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/10/2013 11/2013 Greg Brooks Future Prescribed Burns - Fuels management 828-524-6441, x 418 CE [email protected] Description: This project would add eight units in Macon, Jackson and Swain Counties to the prescribed burn rotation, beginning in the year 2013. These units would total 4,927 acres of National Forest and private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40046 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. Multiple areas in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties, North Carolina, on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest. Nantahala River Fishing - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/16/2013 09/2013 Thomas Saylors Parking 828-524-6441 ex.424 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal is to construct six parking and put-in areas for fishing and paddler access on the Nantahala River at river miles 16.4, 16.7, 17.2, 17.6, 17.8 and 19.0 on Forest Service lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40338 Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Nantahala River at river miles 16.4, 16.7, 17.2, 17.6, 17.8 and 19.0 on Forest Service lands on the Nantahala Ranger Distri. 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 In Progress: Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Alice Cohen CE Scoping Start 04/10/2011 828-257-4258 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 06/2014 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 In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Alice Cohen Area Improvements 215 Comment Period Legal 828-257-4258 CE Notice 07/06/2012 [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 In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Steverson Moffat Lake Fisheries Improvement - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 Project Notice 05/29/2013 [email protected] CE Description: The proposal is to provide cover and spawning habitat for reservoir fish by felling trees into the lake along two *NEW LISTING* miles of Wolf Creek Lake shoreline and by installing artificial structures and/or brush piles near fishing piers at Cliffside Lake. 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:08/2013 10/2013 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 07/2013 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. 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Bridge #148 Replacement, B- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton 4989, NCDOT Project Scoping Start 01/01/2011 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 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. Courthouse Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2013 05/2014 Jason Herron Management - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 828-689-9694 EA (other than forest products) Notice 12/19/2012 [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.
Haywood EMC - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/11/2013 07/2013 Linda Randolph CE 828-622-3202 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal is to relocate 11 utility power poles in three sections totaling less than 1000' along Hwy. 281.
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Reid. 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region 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 01/2014 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 Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 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:11/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton 1313, NCDOT Project Scoping Start 10/01/2005 828-257-4230 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 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 In Progress: Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Julie Moore Substation 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 CE Notice 09/20/2012 [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 Completed Actual: 06/03/2013 12/2013 Steverson Moffat Project - 2012 828-837-5152 EA [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:08/2013 09/2013 Chad Cook Adjustments Project 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 CE Notice 06/26/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. 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:08/2013 09/2013 Bill Champion Connector Trail 215 Comment Period Legal 828-837-5152 CE Notice 07/12/2012 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: 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. 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. Laurel Creek Property Owners - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/25/2013 09/2013 Julie Moore Association Access Across 828-837-5152 National Forest System Lands [email protected] EA Description: The proposed action is to authorize access to a privately owned inholding on the Valley River Mountains rim above Fires Creek which will involve new road construction and use of existing Forest Service roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25341 Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Tusquitee Ranger District. Tusquitee Ranger District.
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National Forests In North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Tributary to Hiwassee River - Watershed management Completed Actual: 06/06/2013 07/2013 Brady Dodd Stream Rehabilitation Project 828-257-4214 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to restore approximately 1,000 feet of stream channel conditions and function using natural channel design techniques on a tributary between King Street and to the confluence with the Hiwassee River, by excavating and hauling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27001 Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Tusquitee Ranger District. Tusquitee District Office. Tusquitee Ranger District 2014- - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2013 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] *NEW LISTING* - 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. Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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
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National Forests In North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Greg's Loop Trail Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Theresa Savery CE - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 910-576-6391 x 102 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 06/26/2013 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 Badin Lake Recreation Area, approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Badin Lake Road (FR597) and FR597A and about 10 miles north of Troy, NC. NC 24/27 Widening Project, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 11/2014 Karen Compton NCDOT Project Scoping Start 07/10/2006 828-257-4230 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 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:12/2013 04/2014 Mark Carter EA - Heritage resource Scoping Start 12/15/2010 910-576-6391 management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice 10/2013 - 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.
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National Forests In North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R8 - Southern Region Reconstruction/Paving of - Road management On Hold 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 On Hold 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 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. Uwharrie District Non-native - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2013 06/2014 Gary Kauffman Invasive Plant Treatment - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/01/2011 828-257-4861 EA (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the Uwharrie National Forest using a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34643 Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Randolph, Davidson, Macon. Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties.
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