Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
National Forests In North Carolina
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 07/2014
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
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
03/31/2014
EA
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:
07/01/2014 03:37 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
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Southern Region Caves and
Mine Closures
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 06/02/2014
07/2014
CE
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44053
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
National Forests In North Carolina, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Plan
Revision
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
03/12/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2015
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
Heather Luczak
828-257-4817
NCplanrevision@fs.fed.
us
Description: Revision of the Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan)
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/nfsnc/nprevision
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District,
Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Swain,
Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 18-county area in Western North
Carolina.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Appalachian RD Special Uses
CE/DM
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/08/2007
Expected:09/2012
Project Contact
09/2012
CE
Linda Randolph
828-682-6146
lrandolph@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to issue district-wide special use permits, typically for research and filming.
Location:
Black Mtn Crest Trail
Relocation
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe,
Haywood, Madison. Appalachian Ranger District.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to relolocate about one mile of the northern portion of the Black Mountain Crest trail and
develop a new trailhead to accomodate users. The existing portion of the trail would be rehabilitated.
Location:
Hughes Gap Road, SR 1330,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Hughes Gap Road, in Mitchell
County. Proposed improvements include grading, improving drainage, and paving across about 2600 feet of FS
lands.
Location:
NCDOT Bridge #84/SR1349
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. Hughes Gap Road, SR
1330, at Hughes Gap just south of Little Rock Knob.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/02/2014
Expected:09/2014
05/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #84 on SR 1349
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #84 over Pigeon Roost Creek on SR 1349 (Pigeon Roost Road).
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Slope Stabilization on I-40,
NCDOT Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/02/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
05/2015
CE
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested authorization to conduct slope stabilization activities including rock bolting, blasting, and
installation of a rock-fall barrier fence.
Location:
White Pine Cabin Removal
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Interstate 40 at Mile Marker 7 along the west bound lane, in Haywood County.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2013
Expected:07/2013
07/2013
David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to remove, deconstruct, or burn White Pine cabin and garage.
Location:
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Appalachian Trail Relocation at
Grassy Gap
UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Appalachian RD, FSR 472.
R8 - Southern Region
Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2012
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Jeremy Waite
828-479-6431
ext.4106
jwaite@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to reroute two short sections of the Appalachian Trail (0.4 miles and 0.25 miles) near
Grassy Gap, approximately 2.9 miles north of Wesser/Nantahala Gorge on the Cheoah Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42454
Location:
Cheoah River Gravel Additions
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jason Farmer
828-479-6431
jfarmer@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to improve the gravel component of the Cheoah River to accommodate the federally
endangered Appalachian elktoe (a freshwater mussel) and the native fish spawning habitat.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Graham County.
Cheoah River/ CheoahRanger District.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Fontana Multiple Resource
Management Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Steverson Moffat
- Land management planning
Completed
Actual: 06/20/2014
07/2014
828-837-5152
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation
communities, and provide timber for the local economy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38849
Location:
NC 143, NCDOT Project
Planning Status
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest lands near Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/29/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 10/2015
Expected:12/2016
03/2021
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville in
Graham County. Portions of this project are located on National Forest system lands.
Location:
Town of Robbinsville Raw
Water Intake
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NC
143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
08/2014
Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to grant a right-of-way to the town of Robbinsville, Graham County, NC for below-ground water
intake pipes on National Forest System land.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
Expected:08/2014
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest System Lands in Graham County, NC, near Lake Santeetlah.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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US Highway 74 (A-9) Project
Sections BA and CA, NCDOT
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/29/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 06/2015
Expected:06/2016
Project Contact
12/2017
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to relocate US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville and widen the road to four lanes.
Location:
National Forests In North Carolina
Big Circle Project
UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US
Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville.
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/14/2008
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
William Dienst
252-638-5628 (ext.
4010)
wedienst@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to thin and restore longleaf pine for red cockaded woodpecker habitat on 625 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24630
Location:
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. District-wide.
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Carolina T&T
(CenturyLink)Existing Special
Use Permit Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Carolina T&T (CenturyLink) permit is for the operation and maintenance of overhead and buried phone lines
crossing various sections of the Croatan National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44543
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Croatan National Forest in Craven, Carteret and Jones Counties. Various locations throughout.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Cedar Point Campground
Wastewater System
Rehabilitation and Energy
Conservation Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/05/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
Sonny Paz
252-638-5628
spaz@fs.fed.us
Description: Project to replace the currently failing waste water treatment facility, move thedump station, renovate the bath
house, move the host site, move potentially two camp sites, upgrade electrical and other associated tasks within
the existing campgrond.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44540
Location:
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cedar
Point Campground, Croatan National Forest near Cape Carteret, NC.
Church Sign for Calvary Church - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow the Calvary Church to place a sign in a road rightof-way the Forest Service owns near the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County,
North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42426
Location:
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina.
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Coastal Carolina Regional
Airport Runway Safety
Improvement Project
- Special use management
EA
Description: The proposal is to ammend the special use permit with the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to allow removal of
vegetation obstructions in the glide path approack of the runway.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40283
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 10/18/2013
Expected:01/2014
02/2014
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This
project occurs on the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, NC in the Perrytown Community. More
sepcifically it occurs between Brice's Creek and FS Road 121A.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Green River Preserve Outfitter
Guide Special Use Permit
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/18/2014
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
04/2014
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: Project to permit the Green River Preserve organizaiton to guide canoing and kayaking on the Croatan National
Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44014
Location:
Havelock Bypass, US 70,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Primarly on the White Oak River.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/30/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 12/2014
Expected:03/2015
02/2016
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed construction of a US 70 bypass around Havelock, NC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21694
Location:
Newport Project
EA
Steven Maharrey
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
10/2014
252-638-5628
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 03/28/2014
smaharrey@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 05/2014
- Fuels management
Description: The proposed project consists of various timber, wildlife and fire related treatments to move toward the desired
future condition of Longleaf pine and provide improved habitat for the Federally Endangered Red-cockaded
Woodpecker
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37454
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Havelock Bypass, US 70, near the city of Havelock, NC.
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Croatan National Forest just to the west of Newport, NC.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Old Church Road Project
CE
Piedmont Natural Gas Existing
Special Use Permit Renewal
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Steven Maharrey
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 04/28/2014
05/2014
252-638-5628
- Forest products
smaharrey@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: This project consist of thinning one 22 acre stand in Compartment 36 on the Croatan National Forest.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43536
Location:
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This
project is located on Old Church Road off of HWY58 in Carteret County NC in Compartment 36.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Croatan National Forest, primarily along US Hwy 70 and then County Line Road.
Heather Luczak
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
540-839-2521
- Vegetation management
hluczak@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The proposed action is to control outbreaks of southern pine beetle on pine stands using Integrated Pest
Management techniques.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26350
Location:
US 17, NCDOT Project
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit renewal for Piedmont Natural Gas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44544
Location:
Revised EA for Control of the
Southern Pine Beetle on
Croatan National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. On various sites
of the Croatan National Forest.
- Special use management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014
Expected:01/2015
07/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed widening US 17 to four lanes from SR 1330/SR 1439 south of Belgrade to the JonesCraven County lines. Approximately 2.1 miles of the project is located on FS lands. FS property only located on
the east side of US 17.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US 17
from just north of Maysville to just north of Forest Service Road 204.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Water Well Replacement for
Recreational Residence Lot #1
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/16/2013
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace an existing water well at a recreation residence (Lot 1) on the Croatan Ranger
District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42679
Location:
West Carteret New Water Well
Installation
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Holland Point Road near Cedar Point Campground on the Croatan Ranger District. Recreation Residence #1.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/09/2013
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: Allow the West Carteret Water Corporation to place 2 more water wells and approximately 4000 feet of additional
waterline with power on the Croatan Ranger District in the locations identified in their existing permit issued in
August of 1989.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42677
Location:
West Carteret Water Corp.
Water Line Extension Project
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From
Pringle Road proceeding along Forest Route 155, Deep Sand Road, on the Croatan Ranger District.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Donald Simon
910-576-6391
dwsimon@fs.fed.us
Description: This project provides potable water mains to serve existing single family homes. Existing homes and structures
within the park cannot be reached without crossing Federal Lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44542
Location:
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07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
10/2014
UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Primarily within the right-of-ways of Nine Foot Road, Nine Mile Road and Gale's Creek Road in Carteret County,
North Carolina.
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R8 - Southern Region
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Armstrong Creek Project
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ted Oprean
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
828-877-3265
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2014
toprean@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The proposed action includes vegetation management and wildlife habitat improvement activities in the Armstrong
Creek area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37809
Location:
Catawba Falls Phase II: Trail
Improvements & Dam Removal
Planning Status
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
McDowell County.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Leigh Marston
828-652-2144
lmarston@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to improve and/or relocate trail between the parking lot and upper falls, and construct a
viewing platform(s). In addition, a dam and old building will be removed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36081
Location:
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Catawba Falls.
Gary Kauffman
828-257-4861
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
Control of Non-Native Invasive
Plant Species in the Linville
Gorge Wilderness
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plant species in the Linville Gorge Wilderness using a
combination of manual and chemical treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37735
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, McDowell. Linville Gorge
Wilderness.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Grandfather District
Restoration Burns
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/31/2012
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
05/2015
Greg Philipp
828-652-2144
gphilipp@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to burn six separate areas in Burke and Caldwell counties to reduce fuel loads, improve wildlife
habitat, and promote fire dependent and fire adapted species. Individual burns would be implemented over multiple
years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40077
Location:
Linville Gorge Wilderness
Prescribed Fire
EA
Gary Kauffman
- Vegetation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
828-257-4861
(other than forest products)
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: The proposal includes the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness to restore the natural fire regime,
to manage unnatural buildups of fuels, and to restore fire dependent communities and woodlands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37966
Location:
NCDOT Bridge #203/SR1405
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke, Caldwell. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Burke and Caldwell Counties, NC.
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Linville Gorge Wilderness.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
Expected:07/2014
10/2014
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #203 on SR1405.
Location:
NCDOT Bridge #237/SR 1362
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #203 over Carroll Creek on SR 1405.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2013
Expected:08/2014
05/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace Bridge #237 on SR 1362.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #237 over Woodruff Branch on SR 1362.
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Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Pilot Ridge Road, SR 1515,
NCDOT Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2007
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
05/2015
CE
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to about 0.5 mile of Pilot Ridge Road,
SR 1515, in Avery County across FS lands. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improving
drainage and paving.
Location:
Roseboro Road, SR 1511,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pilot
Ridge Road, SR 1515, beginning at the intersection with US 221 near the Gragg community.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2007
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:05/2015
08/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed a 50 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to about 2.8 miles of Roseboro Road,
SR 1511, across FS lands. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improved drainage and paving.
Location:
Simpson Creek Watershed
Improvement
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Avery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Roseboro Road, SR 1511, beginning at the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Roseboro community.
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 06/25/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Simpson Creek and tributaries.
Greg Philipp
- Vegetation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
828-652-2144
(other than forest products)
gphilipp@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: Proposal is to mulch vegetation established on the dozer lines cut during suppression of the 2008 wildfire. The
dozer lines would be maintained over time to provide long-term fuel breaks between NFS and private lands.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
Brady Dodd
828-257-4214
bdodd@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide aquatic organism passage and reduce erosion and sedimentation
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44362
Location:
Sunrise Wildfire - Dozer Line
Mulching
07/2014
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. Grandfather RD.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Thunder Hole & China Creek
Trail Relocation
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Leigh Marston
828-652-2144
lmarston@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to relocate sections of a multi-use trail to improve user access and to develop a new
trailhead near Blowing Rock.
Location:
National Forests In North Carolina
BBQ Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Steverson Moffat
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
828-837-5152 x 108
- Recreation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Heritage resource
management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to implement forest plan goals for National Forest
System lands in Macon County, NC.
Location:
Bridge #135, on SR 1740,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. Grandfather RD, Thunder
Hole & China Creek.
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest System Lands east of the Nantahala Mountains and north of Trimont Ridge in Macon County,
North Carolina.
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/02/2014
Expected:09/2014
CE
04/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge #135 in Jackson County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43369
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #135, on SR 1740 (Moses Creek road) in Jackson County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Bull Pen Bridge Replacement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Bryan Killian
828-524-6441
bkillian@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace the existing bridge on Bull Pen Road with a new standard weight bridge.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Bull Pen
Road # 1178. Nantahala Ranger District.
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Bull Pen and Journ McCall
Roads, SR 1100 and SR 1101,
NCDOT Project
- Special use management
EA
Description: NCDOT has proposed widening, paving and improving drainage on 2.2 miles of FS road. Improvements are
proposed on 1.4 miles of Bull Pen road and 0.8 miles of Journ McCall road across FS property.
Location:
Cane Pole Multiple Resource
Management Project
EA
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. South of Brushy Mtn,
Compartments 35 and 36.
Steverson Moffat
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
828-837-5152
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 04/01/2014
smoffat@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 07/2014
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation
communities, and supply timber for the local economy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38856
Location:
Flat Mountain Road, SR 1544,
NCDOT Project
On Hold
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest System lands in Jackson County, North Carolina, near Rich Mountain.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2009
CE
Expected:10/2014
03/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way to make improvements to approx. 7,000 feet of Flat Mountain Road,
SR 1544, including grading, widening, drainage, and paving.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flat
Mountain Road, SR 1544.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Hewitt Small Tracts Sale
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/06/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Doris Doster
828-524-6441 415
ddoster@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to sell approximately 0.11 acres to clear an encroachment on National Forest System
Lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina.
Location:
Hurricane Creek Campground
Site Improvement
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Alice Cohen
828-257-4258
acohen@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to designate 5 to 10 campsites for the primitive campground and horse campground at
Hurricane Creek. Replace existing vault toilet. Construct a community shelter.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Hurricane Creek
Campground. Macon County.
Joan Brown
828-524-6441
jbrown01@fs.fed.us
Nantahala Ranger District Crop
Tree Release Project - 20142016
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
CE
Description: The proposed action is to release crop trees on 44 stands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson, Macon,
and Swain Counties in areas stocked with trees in the 7-18 year age class.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43353
Location:
Completed
Actual: 04/04/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Select forest stands on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson,
Macon, and Swain Counties, North Carolina.
Joan Brown
Nantahala Ranger District Post- - Forest products
Completed
Actual: 06/17/2014
07/2014
Harvest Vine Control Project
828-524-6441
- Vegetation management
jbrown01@fs.fed.us
(other
than
forest
products)
EA
Description: The proposal is to conduct treatments on the Nantahala Ranger District to control the amount and extent of grape
and other woody vines to provide growing conditions favorable for high quality hardwood timber.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43355
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Select forest stands on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson,
Macon, and Swain Counties, North Carolina.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Panther Ridge Homeowners
Easement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Doris Doster
828-524-6441 415
ddoster@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to provide an easement across National Forest lands to access private property.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Nantahala Ranger District.
Doris Doster
828-524-6441 415
ddoster@fs.fed.us
Town of Highlands Powerline
Construction on Horse Cove
Road
- Special use management
CE
Description: The proposed action is to install 3,752 feet of single phase electric distribution lines along Horse Cove Road,
including placement of 15 wooden power poles, and removal of an old existing overhead line running overland
across NF lands.
Location:
Wasilik Poplar Removal
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Nantahala Ranger
District. Macon County, North Carolina.
- Special area management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Alice Cohen
828-257-4258
acohen@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to use explosives to remove the upper portion of the Wasilik Poplar for public safety. The
Wasilik Poplar was at one time the national champion poplar. Now dead, the tree presents a danger to visitors.
Location:
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Macon County, NC.
Doreen Miller
Wetlands Restoration at Ranger - Recreation management
N/A
On Hold
N/A
Falls
828-524-6441
- Special area management
dmiller05@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
CE
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed action is to enhance the Ranger Falls recreation area by restoring wetland processes and functions.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Ranger Falls recreation site,
Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Wildlife Opening Prescribed
Burns
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Greg Brooks
09/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:09/2014
828-524-6441, x 418
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
gbrooks01@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dormant season wildlife openings for maintenance of
grasses and forbs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33095
Location:
National Forests In North Carolina
Bentley/Wells - Small Tracts
Act
Planning Status
UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Western side of the Nantahala
Ranger District.
R8 - Southern Region
Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Dan Belanger
828-257-4242
dbelanger@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to resolve a trespass case as a result of the Forest Service landline boundary
refurbishment.
Location:
Big Creek Lodge Easement
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. The property is located in the
Cruso community of Haywood county along Crawford Creek Rd.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Raymond Johns
828-257-4859
rayjohns@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to provide a reciprocal Right-Of-Way access to private in-holding and NFS lands.
Location:
Bridge #148 Replacement, B4989, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Pisgah Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2011
CE
Expected:01/2015
05/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, in Transylvania County.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, over Lamance Creek.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Hellbender Nest Box
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/01/2014
Project Contact
04/2014
CE
Linda Randolph
828-689-9352
lrandolph@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to install 9 nest boxes for Hellbenders. Boxes will be in place for 10 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43260
Location:
Little East Fork Trail Reroute
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
South Mills River, Upper Section and Turkey Pen.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Patrick Scott
828-877-3350
pscott@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to reroute about 75 yards of existing trail to bypass washout caused by September 2004
tropical storms.
Location:
NC 215, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. Pisgah RD.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
01/14/2005
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2019
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 215 in Transylvania County from US 64 to SR 1326 south of
Balsam.
Location:
National Forests In North Carolina
Bear Paw Church Road, SR
1313, NCDOT Project
UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
NC 215 from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam.
R8 - Southern Region
Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2005
CE
Expected:01/2015
05/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313.
Proposed improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Hibbert Branch Road Easement - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Julie Moore
828-837-5152
juliedmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to provide a 4200 foot road easement fon Hibbert Branch Road (FS # 650) for a private
property owner to gain access to property.
Location:
Jackrabbit Mountain Bike
Connector Trail
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Cherokee
County. Hibbert Branch Road.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2012
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
Bill Champion
828-837-5152
bchampion@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to construct a bicycle trail connecting the Jackrabbit Mountain camping area with the
Jackrabbit Mountain Mountain Bike Trail System on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Clay
County, North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42462
Location:
Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Joe Brown Highway, SR 1452.
Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage, and paving.
Location:
Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C,
NCDOT Project
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Joe Brown Highway, SR
1452 (a.k.a. SR 1326D).
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2010
CE
Expected:12/2014
04/2015
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Joe Brown Road. Proposed
improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening, grading, drainage improvement, and paving.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Joe Brown Road, SR 1326C.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Julie Moore
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us
Laurel Creek Property Owners
Association Access Across
National Forest System Lands
- Special use management
EA
Description: The proposed action is to grant an easement to the Laurel Creek Property Owners Association to access their 50
acre inholding in Clay and Cherokee Counties, North Carolina.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Headwaters of Laurel Creek in the Fires Creek watershed in Clay County, North Carolina.
Steverson Moffat
Tusquitee Ranger District 2014- - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
2019 Prescribed Burns
828-837-5152
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 06/18/2013
smoffat@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
CE
- Fuels management
Description: The proposal is to conduct prescribed burning on 27 separate units totaling 16,776 acres on the Tusquitee Ranger
District on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42465
Location:
Walker Fields Wildlife
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Various locations across the Tusquitee Ranger District - see attached maps.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Doreen Miller
828-524-6441
dmiller05@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to remove encroaching woody vegetation from wildlife food plots at Walker Fields.
Location:
National Forests In North Carolina
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Walker Fields, Tusquitee
Ranger District, Cherokee County, NC.
Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Project Name
Project Purpose
National Forests In North Carolina
NC 24/27 Widening Project,
NCDOT Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2006
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
03/2019
Karen Compton
828-257-4230
kcompton@fs.fed.us
Description: NC DOT has proposed widening from two lanes to four lanes of NC 24/27 from NC 73 to the Troy Bypass.
Approximately 2.7 miles of this 11 mile project are located on Forest Service lands.
Location:
Northwest Restoration Project
EA
Mark Carter
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
910-576-6391
- Heritage resource
Objection Period Legal Notice
mcarter01@fs.fed.us
management
06/25/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Description: The proposal includes projects for ecosystem restoration, heritage resource, wildlife, and recreation improvement.
The analysis area includes approximately 14,933 acres within compartments 9 - 16 and 21 - 25.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29624
Location:
Uwharrie District Non-native
Invasive Plant Treatment
EA
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Compartments 9
- 16 and 21 - 25. The analysis area is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Troy, NC in Montgomery
County.
Gary Kauffman
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
828-257-4861
- Vegetation management
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the Uwharrie National Forest using a combination of
mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34643
Location:
07/01/2014 03:37 am MT
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
NC 24/27 from the Troy Bypass to NC 73.
UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Randolph, Davidson, Macon.
Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial
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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