Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
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 #3)
EA
- Land management planning
Expected:07/2015
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)
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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)
Coopers Creek Watershed
Project
EA
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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:
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
Alan Polk
770-297-3033
apolk@fs.fed.us
Disposal of the Toccoa Work
Center Complex in Blue Ridge,
GA
- Land ownership management
CE
Description: This conveyance authority was created to improve Forest Service operations and provide benefits to the public.
The work center site became excess several years ago due to district consolidations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35036
Location:
Dockery Creek Road FLPMA
Road Use - SUP
03/2015
Completed
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/16/2012
CE
Expected:04/2015
08/2015
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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)
FY14 Trail Re-routes
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/06/2014
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: FY14 New Trail Construction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45494
Location:
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
Jason Demas
706-745-6928 ext105
jdemas@fs.fed.us
FY15 Dormant Season
Prescribed Burn Planning
Project
- Fuels management
CE
Description: The prescribed burning would enhance forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity and reduce hazardous fuels
accumulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45267
Location:
GATC Konnarock Trail
Relocation
Completed
Actual: 01/29/2015
01/2015
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Approximately 4,414 acres of National Forest system land in Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:08/2015
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
CE
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
Kathryn Hamilton
706-745-6928 x 131
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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)
Morganton Point Electric
Expansion
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
09/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
CE
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: Morganton Point Electric Expansion
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 06/2015
04/2016
Expected:03/2016
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
CE
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 06/2015
04/2016
Expected: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:
Spring/Summer BRRD
Recreation Events
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
Completed
05/2015
Actual: 03/12/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Various recreation events occurring in spring and summer on the Blue Ridge RD.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46190
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various organizations will be participating in the spring/summer recreation events in
Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Chapman 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 01/07/2013
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
Project Contact
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:
Currahee Mountain
Communications Site
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
- Special use management
- Facility management
02/2015
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Verizon Wireless is requesting permission to make modifications to their existing antenna configuration and
associated equipment located on the SBA Properties tower located on NFS lands in Stephens County, Georgia.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46117
Location:
Currahee Mountain
Communications Site SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The project is located on National Forest System lands (Chattooga River Ranger District) in Stephens County,
Georgia.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/06/2015
02/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: The project involves the addition of three Antel BXA-70063-8CF-EDIN-2 antennas to the tower and six new coax
lines for the new antennas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46133
Location:
District-wide Trail Maintenance
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/17/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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:04/2015
05/2015
CE
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 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2013
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
CE
Janice Miller
(706) 754-6221 Ext.
105
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:
Guard Camp Road Reroute
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/22/2013
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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)
Hare Small Tracts
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Land ownership management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Hare small tracts
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34071
Location:
Ivester Access Request - SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
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:04/2015
05/2015
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
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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:04/2015
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:
05/2015
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2013
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
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
06/2015
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
CE
Expected:04/2015
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:05/2015
08/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm 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
07/2015
Expected:06/2015
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
05/2015
Expected:04/2015
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)
Divide Forest Health Thinning
Project
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
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/09/2014
CE
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
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)
Fightingtown Creek Early
Successional Habitat Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2015
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
03/2016
EA
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
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
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:
Improved Recreational Access
to Mountaintown Creek
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.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 06/16/2008
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - Conasauga 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)
Keown Falls Trail Reroute
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2014
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
05/2015
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;
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/21/2014
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
Karen Larsen
706-695-6736
kalarsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Road/trail decommissioning; trail seasonal closures
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43562
Location:
Stover Creek - Pinhoti
Connector Trail
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Fannin and Murray Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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 05/2015
Expected:12/2015
CE
03/2016
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:
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, GA.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Upper West Armuchee Creek
Watershed Project
Decision
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/05/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Watershed management
EA
Planning Status
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:
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker, Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Walker and Whitfield Counties, Georgia.
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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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