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.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Chattooga River Boating
Access
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
EA
James Knibbs
803-561-4078
jknibbs@fs.fed.us
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.
R8 - Southern Region
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Revised LRMP Amendment
Updating Standards for
Federally Listed Bat Species
(LRMP Amendment #4)
EA
*UPDATED*
- Land management planning
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Michael Joyce
770-297-3032
mjoyce@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal would include the addition of eight new standards and modifications to two existing standards in the
LRMP.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44342
Location:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/21/2014
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.
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R8 - Southern Region
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Appalachian Trail Relocation
Project
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2015
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:01/2016
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: Byron Herbert Reece Trail Connector
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47371
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Kevin Bridges
706-745-6928
kbridges@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns, Union. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Project is located in Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns & Union Counties, Georgia.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
02/2016
Description: Vegetation management, commercial thinning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47850
Location:
Byron Herbert Reece Trail
Connector
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
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:
BRRD Farm Bill Forest Health
Project Contact
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Coopers Creek Watershed
Project
EA
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/30/2015
Expected:12/2015
02/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/16/2012
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928
jcowart@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
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:
Dockery Creek Road FLPMA
Road Use - SUP
Project Contact
James Wentworth
02/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
706-745-6928
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
06/03/2014
(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:
Dicks Creek Dispersed
Camping Improvements
Planning Status
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Fall 2015 Recreation Events.
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/15/2015
09/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Various location in Dawson, Gilmer and Lumpkin Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:02/2016
05/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Konnarock Trail in Fannin and Union Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2015
Expected:12/2015
02/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Kevin Bridges
706-745-6928 ext 112
kbridges@fs.fed.us
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:
Jake Bull New Trail
Construction
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: GATC Konnarock Trail relocation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45497
Location:
Hawk Mountain Improvement
Project
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use permits for fall recreation events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47553
Location:
GATC Konnarock Trail
Relocation
Project Contact
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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/22/2014
CE
Expected:10/2015
12/2015
Kathryn Hamilton
706-745-6928
kthamilton@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
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
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Rich Mountain WMA Habitat
Improvement
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Rich Mountain WMA Habitat Improvement
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42538
Location:
Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat
Project Contact
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer
County, Georgia.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:02/2016
03/2016
James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat Improvement
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45495
Location:
Summer Recreation Events CE
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/28/2015
12/2015
CE
*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:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928
jcowart@fs.fed.us
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.
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R8 - Southern Region
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Astronomy Observation Site for - Special use management
Use of Wildlife Opening
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/17/2015
Expected:10/2015
12/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/17/2015
Expected:11/2015
01/2016
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit - Chapman Access Request
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32494
Location:
District-wide Trail Maintenance
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
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:
Chapman Access Request SUP
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
R8 - Southern Region
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:
Astronomy Observation Site.
Project Contact
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
Actual: 05/26/2015
08/2015
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
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
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Energy Way Corporation
Access Request - SUP
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:11/2015
02/2016
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Trail re-route and maintenance for Frady Branch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47370
Location:
Guard Camp Road Reroute
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
R8 - Southern Region
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:
Frady Branch Trail Re-route
and Maintenance
Project Contact
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
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:
Ivester Access Request - SUP
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit - Ivester Access Request
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32493
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
CE
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: LaCount Access Request - Special Use Permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33218
Location:
Locust Stake OHV Trail Mtce. &
Reconstruction Project
Decision
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
LaCount Access Request - SUP - Special use management
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/21/2014
Expected:11/2015
02/2016
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
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.
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
National Modular Airborne Fire
Fighting System (MAFFS)
Training Exercise
- Special use management
CE
Description: The exercise would involve training and certifying flight crews to attack wildfires by releasing water from a C-130
tanker airplane to hit a specific target, or drop zone.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47400
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Completed
Actual: 04/24/2015
05/2015
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.
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Rabun County Board of
Commissioners Coleman River
Road Paving
- Road management
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Rabun County Board of
Commissioners Sandy Ford
Road Paving
- Special use management
CE
Description: Rabun Co. Board of Commissioners Sandy Ford Road Paving
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42998
*UPDATED*
Location:
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Soil and Water Watershed
Restoration Projects - Charlie's
Creek/Midway Road
- Watershed management
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:
Completed
Actual: 05/15/2015
10/2015
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.
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Two Small Tract Act cases on
the Chattooga River Ranger
District
- Land acquisition
CE
Description: The Forest Service is in the process of considering 2 applications that request conveyance of small tracts of
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Upper Warwoman Vegetation
Management.
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/21/2015
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Expected:11/2015
02/2016
Mike Brod
706-754-6221
mbrod@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
12/2015
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.
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, GA.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Walker Access Request - SUP
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
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 rightof-way is approx. 365' x 10'.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42512
Location:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
American Competitive Trail
Horse Assoc. Event
Decision
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
CE
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2015
09/2015
CE
Jerome Bennett
706-695-6736
jeromebennett@fs.fed.u
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:
Divide Forest Health Thinning
Project.
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.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
10/2015
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Actual: 08/28/2015
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
FY16 Conasauga Prescribed
Burn Planning Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Jeffrey Schardt
12/2015
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
706-695-6736
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 07/28/2015
jrschardt@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
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:
Fightingtown Creek Early
Successional Habitat Project
Planning Status
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/17/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2015
Expected:06/2016
07/2017
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Fightingtown Creek Early Successional Habitat Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44961
Location:
Fishers Chapel Project
CE
Danny Skojac
08/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 07/02/2015
706-695-6736
- Vegetation management
dskojac@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
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:
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Chattooga County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Improved Recreational Access
to Mountaintown Creek
Decision
- Recreation management
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 06/16/2008
Expected:01/2016
R8 - Southern Region
02/2016
Karen Larsen
706-695-6736
kalarsen@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer
County, Georgia.
Johns Mountain TSI and
Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Project
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
CE
Description: Timber Stand Improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45925
Location:
Keown Falls Trail Reroute
Project Contact
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:
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
EA
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
05/2016
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, GA.
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/07/2015
11/2015
Karen Larsen
706-695-6736
kalarsen@fs.fed.us
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:
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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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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Stover Creek - Pinhoti
Connector Trail
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:12/2015
02/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pinhoti
Trail Connector - Stover Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Expected:11/2015
07/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
Kevin Vasalinda
706-695-6736
kvasalinda@fs.fed.us
Description: Stover Creek - Pinhoti Trail Connector
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45432
Location:
Upper West Armuchee Creek
Watershed Project.
Project Contact
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Upper West Armuchee Creek Watershed Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44242
Location:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker, Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Walker and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.
Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R8 - Southern Region
Melissa Anderson
706-485-1776
mcanderson@fs.fed.us
Proposed Changes on Oconee
Ranger District Motor Vehicle
Use Map.
- Road management
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:
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Completed
Actual: 07/28/2015
10/2015
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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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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