Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
10/08/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2015
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)
- Land management planning
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/21/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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)
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
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)
Aska Trail Improvements
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 10/07/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
CE
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: Decommissioning 1.3 miles of trail at Upper Green Mountain, approx. 8 miles of new trail construction to create
loop opportunities around Blue Ridge Lake and near Turkey Farm, and other improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45492
Location:
CY14 Fall/Winter Recreation
Event SUP
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper
Green Mountain Trail, Blue Ridge Lake near Turkey Farm, Stanley Gap, Flat Creek Loop, Lower Green Mountain
Trail, Long Branch Trail, and Deep Gap Parking area.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/08/2014
CE
01/2015
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: CY14 Fall/Winter Recreation Event SUP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44820
Location:
Coopers Creek Watershed
Project
EA
James Wentworth
09/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:08/2015
706-745-6928
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
06/03/2014
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Fuels management
Notice 01/2015
- 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:
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
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)
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Alan Polk
770-297-3033
apolk@fs.fed.us
Disposal of the Toccoa Work
Center Complex in Blue Ridge,
Georgia
- 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2011
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/16/2012
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
CE
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:
FY14 Trail Re-routes
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union
County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:04 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)
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2014
Expected:01/2015
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:11/2015
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:
Morganton Point Electric
Expansion
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Konnarock Trail in Fannin and Union Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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:
New Trail Construction
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
Kathryn Hamilton
706-745-6928 x 131
kthamilton@fs.fed.us
Description: New trail construction.
Location:
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Morganton
Point in Fannin County, Georgia.
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 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
10/2015
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:
Ricketts Special Use Permit
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: David and Rosemary Ricketts have requested a special use permit to use NFS lands in order to provide foot
access to their boat dock.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45258
Location:
Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat
CE
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The location
is 456 Lake Vista Drive in Union County , Georgia on Lake Nottely. This access to Lake Nottely (TVA property)
would consist of a short walking path (four ft long by four ft wide).
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
10/2015
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:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
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)
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:01/2015
03/2015
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:
Energy Way Corporation
Access Request - SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
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:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
Frady Branch, Willis Knob, 3
Forks, Bartram and Lake
Russell Trail Re-routes
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Various trail re-routes.
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
06/2015
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Frady Branch/Leatherwood
Creek Loop Reroute
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, GA.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2013
CE
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:04 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
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/22/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
EA
Expected:03/2015
04/2015
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:
Hare Small Tracts
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
- Land ownership management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
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:01/2015
03/2015
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:01/2015
03/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:04 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)
Locust Stake OHV Trail Mtce. &
Reconstruction Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/21/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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
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:01/2015
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:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2013
Expected:01/2015
- Watershed management
CE
Description: Watershed restoration at Charlie's Creek/Midway Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45399
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
03/2015
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
Soil and Water Watershed
Restoration Projects - Charlie's
Creek/Midway Road
Location:
03/2015
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
03/2016
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
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.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Stovall Small Tracts - 5.0
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Land ownership management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
08/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
Upper Warwoman Vegetation
Management.
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/28/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
02/2016
Expected:03/2015
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
03/2015
Expected:01/2015
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)
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
Conasauga 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)
Communications Site
Hazardous Fuels Reduction.
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 12/09/2014
Project Contact
03/2015
CE
Dequincy Gordon
770-297-3096
djgordon@fs.fed.us
Description: Communication sites at both locations contain infrastructure supporting emergency response systems critical for
public safety. Current maintenance of these sites is confined to areas immediately adjacent to the communication
system structures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45216
Location:
Divide Forest Health Thinning
Project
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
project is located on National Forest lands along Dug Gap Mountain in Whitfield County and along Taylors Ridge
south of Mack White Gap in Chattooga County on the Conasauga RD.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/09/2014
Expected:02/2015
04/2015
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:
FY15 Prescribed Burning
Project
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, Georgia.
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 10/20/2014
CE
02/2015
Jeffrey Schardt
706-695-6736
jrschardt@fs.fed.us
Description: FY15 Prescribed Burning Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44937
Location:
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Gilmer and Murray Counties, 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 02/2015
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:02/2015
03/2015
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:03/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:04 am 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:01/2015
Project Contact
03/2015
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
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
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 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
CE
05/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:04 am MT
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pinhoti
Trail Connector - Stover Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Timber Stand Improvement
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)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:12/2015
03/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Timber Stand Improvement.
Location:
Upper West Armuchee Creek
Watershed Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, GA.
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/05/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:07/2015
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:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Oconee Range Allotment
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)
- Grazing management
Completed
EA
Actual: 10/30/2014
12/2014
R8 - Southern Region
Elizabeth Caldwell
706-485-7110, ext 105
edcaldwell@fs.fed.us
Description: The primary purpose of this action is to provide range forage, maintain open pasture, improve pasture conditions,
and provide grazing opportunities for interested local farmers.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41436
Location:
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UNIT - Oconee Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Greene, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Morgan,
Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Greene, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee,
Oglethorpe and Putnam Counties, GA.
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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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