Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2016 to 03/31/2016
Wayne National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Wayne National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Athens Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2016 Gypsy Moth Slow the
Spread Project
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2016
Expected:04/2016
Project Contact
04/2016
Rachel Orwan
740-753-0101
rorwan@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is intended to authorize gypsy moth treatments in 2016 and the future using mating disruption
pheromone or Gypchek. Treatments could occur on the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48354
Location:
Wayne National Forest
Ironton Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Buckeye Habitat Improvement
Project
EA
*UPDATED*
R9 - Eastern Region
Patrick Mercer
- Special area management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
740-534-6500
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
pamercer@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Road management
Description: This project will create habitats that are missing or under-represented in the project area, including young forest
and grassy/shrubby areas. It will maintain oak-hickory forests and native pine forests. Work will be commercial
and non-commercial.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46734
Location:
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UNIT - Athens Ranger District. STATE - Ohio. COUNTY - Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, Vinton. LEGAL Not Applicable. The project area is within portions of Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties.
UNIT - Ironton Ranger District. STATE - Ohio. COUNTY - Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The project is located on the Wayne National Forest in Lawrence, Gallia and Jackson Counties.
Scoping extension - June 30, 2015.
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Project Name
Wayne National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Ironton Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Pine Grove ATV Connector Trail - Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/11/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
Carol Boll
740-534-6500
ceboll@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to construct approximately 5 miles of trail including bridges. The goal is to connect the
Hanging Rock ATV trails south of SR 650 to the Superior ATV trails north of CR 27.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38518
Location:
UNIT - Ironton Ranger District. STATE - Ohio. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The location is
Lawrence County, Elizabeth Township, Sec 10, 16, 17, & 19 T2N R18W.
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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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