Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
10/08/2014
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
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
- Land management planning
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
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)
07/01/2015 04:34 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:07/2015
09/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
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.
James Wentworth
12/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:11/2015
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
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/30/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
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:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
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:
Coopers Creek Watershed
Project
Project Contact
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.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Dockery Creek Road FLPMA
Road Use - SUP
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/16/2012
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
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:
FY 2015 Road Stream Crossing
Improvement Projects
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 06/29/2015
08/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The purpose of this project is to enhance stream habitat conditions for trout and other aquatic species, which will
move these areas toward the desired conditions in the Forest Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47278
Location:
FY14 Trail Re-routes
James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is
located in the Cooper Creek Watershed in Union County on FDR #4 (Mulky Gap Road) and FDR #39 (Pretty
Branch Road).
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
Actual: 12/08/2014
06/2015
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: The District is considering trail relocation on the Jacks Knob Trail and Falls Branch Trail in Union and Fannin
Counties, GA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45494
Location:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
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)
GATC Konnarock Trail
Relocation
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
12/2015
CE
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:
Jake Bull New Trail
Construction
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 12/22/2014
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
CE
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:
Morganton Point Electric
Expansion
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Completed
Actual: 01/09/2015
06/2015
CE
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: The District would like to expand existing utilities and improve the campground to meet user demand and needs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45496
Location:
Rich Mountain WMA Habitat
Improvement
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Morganton
Point in Fannin County, Georgia.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:03/2016
CE
04/2016
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:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer
County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat
CE
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 08/2015
Expected:03/2016
Project Contact
04/2016
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
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928
jcowart@fs.fed.us
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)
Chapman Access Request SUP
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2015
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
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:08/2015
CE
09/2015
R8 - Southern Region
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:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
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)
District-wide Trail Maintenance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/17/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
Energy Way Corporation
Access Request - SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, GA.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
CE
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
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/Leatherwood
Creek Loop Reroute
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/15/2013
05/2015
Janice Miller
(706) 754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to redirect the trail to a sustainable grade and condition-avoiding the area where the
trail bridge was washed out during the heavy rain event of September 2009.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41595
Location:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Guard Camp Road Reroute
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/22/2013
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
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:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
LaCount Access Request - SUP - Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
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
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
12/2015
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:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
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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
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/30/2013
Expected:10/2015
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
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
Location:
11/2015
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2013
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
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:
Stovall Small Tracts - 5.0
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2015
Expected:09/2015
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.
- Land ownership management
Cancelled
N/A
CE
N/A
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Stovall Small Tracts - 5.0
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42513
Location:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Upper Warwoman Vegetation
Management.
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/28/2013
09/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
Walker Access Request - SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, GA.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
12/2015
Expected:10/2015
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
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
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:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Divide Forest Health Thinning
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/09/2014
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
10/2015
CE
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:
Fightingtown Creek Early
Successional Habitat Project
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, Georgia.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
Expected:06/2016
EA
07/2016
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
10/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
706-695-6736
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 05/28/2013
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:
07/01/2015 04:34 am MT
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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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Improved Recreational Access
to Mountaintown Creek
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 06/16/2008
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
12/2015
Karen Larsen
706-695-6736
kalarsen@fs.fed.us
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:
Keown Falls Trail Reroute
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer
County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2014
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
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:
Road/trail decommissioning
and trail seasonal closures
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.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 06/12/2015
EA
07/2015
Ruth Stokes
706-695-6736
rbstokes@fs.fed.us
Description: Road/trail decommissioning and trail seasonal closures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43562
Location:
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Murray, Walker. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Fannin and Murray Counties, Georgia.
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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 08/2015
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
11/2015
CE
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:
Timber Stand Improvement
Project
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pinhoti
Trail Connector - Stover Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:12/2015
03/2016
CE
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber Stand Improvement.
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.
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Upper West Armuchee Creek
Watershed - Soil and Water
Improvement Project - CE
- Watershed management
CE
Description: The purpose of this project is to restore and/or maintain oak, shortleaf pine, and mountain longleaf pine
communities, and associated open woodland habitats.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46740
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Upper West Armuchee Creek
Watershed Project.
Actual: 06/26/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker, Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Primarily within the Upper West Armuchee Creek watershed, approx. 8,912 acres of NFS lands located in
Compartments 904, 905, 919, 920, 921, 922 and 923.
- Watershed management
EA
Completed
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/05/2014
Expected:09/2015
03/2016
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:
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker, Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Walker and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/18/2015
Expected:09/2015
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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status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
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is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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