Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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 06/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/16/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
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:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
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.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Southern Region Caves and
Mine Closures
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Dennis Krusac
404-347-4338
dkrusac@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose
syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species.
Location:
UNIT - Cherokee National Forest All Units, National Forests In Florida All Units, Kisatchie National Forest All
Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, National Forests In North Carolina All Units, Savannah
River Natural Resource Management and Res All Units, National Forests In Mississippi All Units, Ouachita
National Forest All Units, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units, National Forests In Texas All Units,
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area All Units, Daniel Boone National Forest All Units, George
Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units, National Forests in Alabama All Units, Ozark-St. Francis
National Forest All Units. STATE - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Lake, Okaloosa,
Santa Rosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Covington, Hale, Lawrence, Macon, Ashley, Benton, Montgomery, Murray,
Oglethorpe, Chickasaw, Randolph, Pontotoc, Jackson, Morgan, Whitley, Natchitoches, Vernon, Winn, Roanoke,
Berkeley, Edgefield, Newberry, Cocke, Monroe, Unicoi, Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Craven,
Botetourt, Charlotte, Roanoke, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest Systems lands: KY, VA,
TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, LA, TX, AR, OK.
R8 - Southern Region
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@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:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer, Union. Gilmer/Union Counties, GA.
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)
04-102 - Special Use Road
Easement (Thomas Dyer)
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
CE
Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit - road easement.
Location:
04-163 - Forest Health
Stewardship
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. Lumpkin County, GA.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 02/26/2014
03/2014
EA
James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Contribute to maintenance or restoration of native tree species whose role in forest ecosystems: (a) has been
reduced by past land use; or (b) is threatened by insects and disease, fire exclusion, forest succession or other
factors.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30529
Location:
04-172 - Civil Air Patrol Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Union. District Wide.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2013
Expected:11/2013
12/2013
CE
Joni Wheeler
770-297-3063
jwheeler@fs.fed.us
Description: Civil Air Patrol - Repeater at Black Mtn. - SUP
Location:
04-180 - Staten Boat Dock Special Use Permit
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/03/2010
CE
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Request for an authorization to use NFS lands for mooring of and access to a single slip boat dock and attached
sun deck extension with electrical service located within the Skytop subdivision in Fannin County, Georgia on Lake
Blue Ridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34210
Location:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
04-182 - 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:03/2014
Project Contact
04/2014
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:
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.
Alton Foster
770-297-3062
altonfoster@fs.fed.us
04-183 - 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:
04-197 - Surf Blue Ridge LLC
Outfitter/Guide Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2011
Expected:09/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2011
Expected:05/2014
CE
06/2014
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use permits on the Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35903
Location:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. Fannin County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
04-214 - A Step Above Stables
Equestrian Guide Permit
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:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
CE
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: A special use permit for the use of NFS lands in the Mauney Rd area in Union County to conduct guided
equestrian trips.The activity would consist of groups of up to 10 individuals riding directly from the stable to NFS
land via South Mauney Rd.
04-219 - Rich Mountain WMA
Habitat Improvement
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38404
Location:
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Union. Union County, Georgia.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
CE
James Wentworth
706-745-6928
jwentworth@fs.fed.us
Description: Rich Mountain WMA Habitat Improvement
Location:
04-222 GADNR Chestatee WMA
Well and Fence - SUP
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gilmer
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/27/2013
12/2013
CE
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: A proposal to install a drilled water well and fence at the Chestatee WMA Check Station. A well is needed due to
the poor quality of the water from the existing system. A fence is needed to protect the facilities and equipment
from theft/vandalism.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42609
Location:
04-223 Fishhook Point Boat
Dock Permits
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lumpkin
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/03/2010
Expected:03/2014
CE
04/2014
Jake Cowart
706-745-6928 ext 119
jcowart@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit for Boat Dock at Fishhook Point.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43038
Location:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
04-224 FY 2014 Prescribe
Burning Project
CE
04-225 Appalachian Trail
Reroute - Grassy Gap
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Decision
R8 - Southern Region
Blueridge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
- Fuels management
Description: FY 2014 Prescribe Burning Project
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
Jason Demas
706-745-6928 ext105
jdemas@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43039
Location:
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Lumpkin and Union Counties, Georgia.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2013
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
CE
Virgil Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to reduce impacts that residential development have made to the view shed along
the trail corridor and provide for a more enjoyable trail experience.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43175
Location:
04-226 Dockery Lake Canoe
Launch Improvements
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin, Union. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Lumpkin and Union Counties, GA.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Dockery Lake Canoe Launch Improvements
Location:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
Virgil Morris
706-745-6928
vcmorris@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Blueridge Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Lumpkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lumpkin
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)
05-165 - 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)
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 01/28/2013
EA
Expected:10/2014
02/2015
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:
06-132 - Pre-commercial
Thinning
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, GA.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2013
Expected:11/2013
12/2013
CE
John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Pre-commercial thinning
Location:
06-142 - Hare Small Tracts
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, Stephens.
Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia.
- Land ownership management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2014
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Hare small tracts
Location:
06-144 - Ivester Access
Request - SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. Stephens County, Georgia.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 01/28/2013
Expected:10/2013
12/2013
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:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County,
Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
06-145 - 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:03/2014
05/2014
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:
06-147 - LaCount Access
Request - SUP
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County,
Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2013
Expected:03/2014
05/2014
CE
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:
06-158 - Early Successional
Habitat Improvement Project
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. Habersham County,
Georgia.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
CE
John Westbrook
706-754-6221
jdwestbrook@fs.fed.us
Description: Early Successional Habitat Improvement project.
Location:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
06-161 - Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp. Access
Request-SUP
- Special use management
CE
Description: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. access request -SUP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40459
Location:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
06-162 - 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:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 05/22/2013
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Habersham County, Georgia.
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
06-164 - 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:08/2014
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. Rabun County, Georgia.
06-165 - CRRD Tornado
Damage WUI Mechanical Fuels
Treatment
- Fuels management
CE
Description: CRRD Tornado Damage WUI Mechanical Fuels treatment.
Location:
06-166 - Frady
Branch/Leatherwood Creek
Loop Reroute
10/2014
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/06/2011
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
Michael Haisten
706-754-6221
mhaisten@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Rabun, White.
Habersham, Rabun and White Counties, GA.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2013
CE
Expected:07/2014
10/2015
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:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. Stephens County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
06-167 Tallulah River Handicap
Fishing Pier Construction
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 01/10/2014
02/2014
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Patrick Hopton
706-754-6221, x154
phopton@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a handicap-accessible fishing pier, with paved parking area on the Tallulah River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42054
Location:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Towns. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Towns County, Georgia.
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
06-168 Energy Way
Corporation Access Request SUP
- Special use management
CE
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:
06-169 Walker Access Request
- SUP
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
Expected:03/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2013
Expected:03/2014
05/2014
CE
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:
06-170 Stovall Small Tracts 5.0
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2014
CE
Expected:06/2014
09/2014
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Stovall Small Tracts - 5.0
Location:
04/01/2014 04:46 am MT
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
06-171 Warwoman WMA Check
Station - SUP
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/27/2013
12/2013
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: A proposal to install a drilled water well at the Warwoman WMA Check Station. A well is needed due to poor
quality (not potable)of the water from the existing system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42608
Location:
06-172 Country Boy Outdoors
Outfitter/Guide Permit
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 03/10/2014
04/2014
CE
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
Description: Conduct guide services for hunting/fishing. Hunting services would include the use of several designated Wildlife
Management Areas administered by the Georgia DNR that are on NFS lands, including the Chattahoochee, Lake
Russell, and Swallow Crk WMAs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42758
Location:
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun,
Stephens, Towns, Union, White. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union
and White Counties, Georgia.
06-173 Rabun County Board of
Commissioners Sandy Ford
Road Paving
- Special use management
CE
Description: Rabun Co. Board of Commissioners Sandy Ford Road Paving
Location:
06-174 Pinnacle Trail Reroute
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/12/2013
Expected:03/2014
05/2014
Blaine Boydstun
706-754-6221
bboydstun@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
CE
N/A
N/A
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Reroute of the Pinnacle Trail.
Location:
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UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rabun County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
06-175 WMA Check Station
Improvements
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Chattooga River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Facility management
Completed
05/2014
Actual: 03/14/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/24/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2014
06/2014
Expected:04/2014
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:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
01-123 - Hidden Creek Pine
Thinning Project
Janice Miller
706-754-6221
janicepmiller@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Rabun, Stephens, Towns. LEGAL Not Applicable. Rabun, Stephens and Towns Counties, Georgia.
EA
*NEW LISTING*
R8 - Southern Region
Description: WMA Check Station Improvements
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43593
Location:
06-176 Locust Stake OHV Trail
Mtce. & Reconstruction
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Chattooga River Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Stephens. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Stephens County, Georgia.
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 03/14/2014
04/2014
CE
Danny Skojac
479-964-7574
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Description: Stands found in Hidden Creek were once cleared to harvest timber products and then planted
back to loblolly pine. Today, these stands are very dense and over crowed which leads to
competition among the trees for water and nutrients.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40461
Location:
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gordon. Gordon County, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
01-131 - Fishers Chapel
Project
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Danny Skojac
01/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
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:
01-132 North Georgia EMC
Underground Powerline - SUP
Planning Status
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Chattooga. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Chattooga County, Georgia.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/09/2013
04/2014
CE
Jerome Bennett
706-695-6736 ext 101
jeromebennett@fs.fed.u
s
Description: North Georgia EMC Underground Powerline - SUP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42459
Location:
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Walker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Walker
County, Georgia.
01-133 Road/trail
decommissioning; trail
seasonal closures
- Recreation management
EA
Description: Road/trail decommissioning; trail seasonal closures
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43562
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
01-134 2014 TSI Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/03/2014
Expected:03/2014
05/2014
Karen Larsen
706-695-6736
kalarsen@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin, Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Fannin and Murray Counties, Georgia.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: 2014 TSI Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/06/2014
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
Danny Skojac
706-695-6736
dskojac@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43564
Location:
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Floyd, Gordon. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Floyd and Gordon Counties, Georgia.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
District)
01-135 Cohutta Springs
Outfitter-Guide SUP
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Conasauga Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2014
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Murray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Murray
County, Georgia.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/13/2014
Expected:02/2014
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jerome Bennett
706-695-6736 ext 101
jeromebennett@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Back Country Horsemen of North Georgia Benefit Poker Ride - SUP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43566
Location:
01-85 - Improved Recreational
Access to Mountaintown Creek
Jerome Bennett
706-695-6736 ext 101
jeromebennett@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Cohutta Springs Outfitter-Guide SUP
Location:
01-136 Back Country
Horsemen of North Georgia
Benefit Poker Ride - SUP
Project Contact
UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Fannin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fannin
County, Georgia.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 06/16/2008
Expected:03/2014
07/2014
Larry Thomas
706-695-6737
lrthomas@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:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
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UNIT - Conasauga Ranger District. STATE - Georgia. COUNTY - Gilmer. Gilmer County, Georgia.
Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R8 - Southern Region
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
08-104 - Oconee Range
Allotment - EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Oconee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
EA
Planning Status
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 03/30/2013
Expected:09/2013
10/2013
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Daryl Hodges
706-485-7110, Ext.
103
dhodges@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:
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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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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