Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Chattooga River Boating
Access
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/24/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2014
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
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:
Limits of Stay at Appalachian
National Scenic Trail Shelters
and Designated Campsites
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.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 07/16/2014
EA
08/2014
Michelle Mitchell
404-347-1749
michellemitchell@fs.fed.
us
Description: The Southern Region of the Forest Service is proposing to change its limits of stay at shelters and designated
dispersed campsites along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on several forests of the Southern Region.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41489
Location:
UNIT - Cherokee National Forest All Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, Pisgah Ranger
District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia. COUNTY - Appling. Chattahoochee National Forest, Cherokee National Forest , Pisgah
National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
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R8 - Southern Region
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
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
04/25/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Project Contact
Expected:12/2014
01/2015
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)
04-172 - Civil Air Patrol Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
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.
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/07/2013
12/2013
CE
Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33076
Location:
Aska Trail Improvements
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/02/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
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.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
CY14 Fall/Winter Recreation
Event 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 07/08/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
CE
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
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
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:
DeepHole Canoe Launch
Improvements
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.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
CE
N/A
Valencia Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: Dockery Lake Canoe Launch Improvements
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44162
Location:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lumpkin
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:10/2014
11/2014
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:10/2014
12/2014
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 New Trail Construction
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Denise Bailey
706-745-6928
dabailey@fs.fed.us
Description: FY14 New Trail Construction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45494
Location:
10/01/2014 08:53 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
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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
GATC Konnarock Trail
Relocation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2014
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
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
*NEW LISTING*
Description: GATC Konnarock Trail relocation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45497
Location:
Jacks River Trail Reroute
Denise Bailey
706-745-6928
dabailey@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Konnarock Trail in Fannin and Union Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 07/24/2014
11/2014
CE
Karen Larsen
706-695-6736
kalarsen@fs.fed.us
Description: Jacks River Trail Reroute
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44938
Location:
Morganton Point Electric
Expansion
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Denise Bailey
706-745-6928
dabailey@fs.fed.us
Description: Morganton Point Electric Expansion
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45496
Location:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
06/2015
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Morganton
Point in Fannin County, 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 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
05/2015
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
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:
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).
Alan Polk
770-297-3033
apolk@fs.fed.us
Sale of Buildings and Site
Acerage for the Brasstown and
Holly Creek Work Centers
- Land ownership management
CE
Description: The operation of these two specific work center sites is becoming physically and financially inefficient. The Forest
Service no longer uses the Holly Creek Work Center.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19294
Location:
Small Whorled Pogonia Habitat
CE
*NEW LISTING*
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Gilmer/Union Counties, GA.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
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:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
Cancelled
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
06-158 - Early Successional
Habitat Improvement Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Early Successional Habitat Improvement project.
Location:
CRRD Tornado Damage WUI
Mechanical Fuels Treatment
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 07/25/2011
12/2014
CE
Michael Haisten
706-754-6221
mhaisten@fs.fed.us
Description: CRRD Tornado Damage WUI Mechanical Fuels treatment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41859
Location:
Chapman Access Request SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, White. LEGAL Not Applicable. Habersham, Rabun and White Counties, GA.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
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
CE
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
Frady Branch/Leatherwood
Creek Loop Reroute
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2013
Expected:10/2014
12/2014
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 05/22/2013
EA
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Mitchell Hardy
706-754-6221
mhardy@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 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
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:10/2014
11/2014
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:
10/01/2014 08:53 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)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
LaCount Access Request - SUP - Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
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
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 10/2014
Expected:04/2015
07/2015
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:
Pre-commercial Thinning
CE
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Pre-commercial thinning
Location:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, 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:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/30/2013
Expected:12/2014
04/2015
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
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
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/10/2013
Expected:11/2014
- 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
Location:
Stovall Small Tracts - 5.0
03/2015
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.
Soil and Water Watershed
Restoration Projects - Charlie's
Creek/Midway Road
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:06/2015
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.
- Land ownership management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
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:
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:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 01/28/2013
Expected:01/2015
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:
10/01/2014 08:53 am MT
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
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
11/2014
Expected:10/2014
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)
Cohutta Springs OutfitterGuide SUP
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
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Jerome Bennett
706-695-6736 ext 101
jeromebennett@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Cohutta Springs Outfitter-Guide SUP
Location:
Communications Site
Hazardous Fuels Reduction.
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Murray
County, Georgia.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
03/2015
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:
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Expected:12/2014
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.
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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:02/2015
Project Contact
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2014
Expected:11/2014
02/2015
CE
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:
Fightingtown Creek Early
Successional Habitat Project
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Gilmer and Murray Counties, Georgia.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
Expected:12/2015
EA
03/2016
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
03/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:02/2015
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:
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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
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:11/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@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:11/2014
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 09/2014
Expected:12/2014
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:
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Murray. 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 10/2014
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Whitfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pinhoti
Trail Connector - Stover Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/05/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2014
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
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
08/29/2014
Expected:11/2014
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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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
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
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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