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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012 - National Forests In North Carolina Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)07/01/2012 to 09/30/2012National Forests In North Carolina This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A Matthew Keyes828-652-2144mkeyes@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to cut dead and dying hemlock along FSR 482 (Curtis Creek) and 2074 (Neals Creek) and possibly daylight along a portion of Neals Creek Rd.to improve user safety, decrease road maintenance, and increase wildlife habitat.
NCREN Fiber Optic Line Expansion Project (MCNC) - Phase II of Western NC RouteCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 04/19/2012 07/2012 Linda Randolph828-622-3202lrandolph@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal would permit MCNC organization to install and maintain a buried 2-inch conduit and 144-count SM fiber optic cable within the state road rights-of-way across NFS lands.
- Recreation management - Facility management Completed Actual: 05/01/2012 05/2012 David McFee828-682-6146dmcfee@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to replace/relocate privies along the Appalachian Trail at Little Laurel, Groundhog Creek, and Jerry Cabin, and 4 secions of the AT near Hugh's Gap.
- Research and Development Cancelled N/A N/A Linda Randolph828-682-6146lrandolph@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to re-establish data collection at discontunued streamgage 345400 on the French Broad River in Hot Springs. A ladder and platform will be attached to the existing structure.
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 09/2012 Sheryl Bryan828-257-4271sbryan@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to partner with NFHAP and EBTJV to remove sediment sources along FSR 465 and restore habitat within Little Prong, in Madison County NC as part of a long term restoration plan for the Hicky Fork drainage.
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Facility management Completed Actual: 05/08/2012 07/2012 David McFee828-682-6146dmcfee@fs.fed.us Description: Phase I proposes placing rock, a gate, and closing the unauthorized access downstream near the property line. Phase II may involve a future analysis that develops a floating dock near the upstream concrete steps that access river.
Rocky Bluff Campground Maintenance and ImprovementsCE
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/27/2012 11/2012 David McFee828-682-6146dmcfee@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to remove ineffective retaining walls, decrease erosion sources, redesign some campsites, and improve accessibility.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Raymond Fox828-682-6146rfox@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to prescribe burn about 2,000 acres in the Seven Mile Ridge area to improve habitat diversity and reduce fuels.
Seven Mile Ridge Prescribed BurnCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management Completed Actual: 06/27/2012 10/2012 Raymond Fox828-682-6146rfox@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to used prescribed fire on approximately 400 acres in an area approximately 11 miles southeast of Burnsville, NC and 12 miles north of Old Fort, in Yancey County, NC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39770
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. Eleven miles southeast of Burnsville and 12 miles north of Old Fort, in Yancey County, NC.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/01/2012 10/2012 David McFee828-682-6146dmcfee@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to develop a disabled hunter area in the Victor wildlife fields with potential for daylighting.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 09/2012 David McFee828-682-6146dmcfee@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to remove, deconstruct, or burn White Pine cabin and garage.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Jeremy Waite828-479-6431 ext.4106jwaite@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to remove an existing bridge and replace it in a nearby location on the Benton Mackaye Trail in the Santeetlah area, Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, North Carolina.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 01/10/2005Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 Expected:12/2012 06/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #68 on SR 1232 over Panther Creek in Graham County.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Todd Sharkey828-837-5152 ext. 118tasharkey@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to develop boat access points for river use.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/01/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Julie Moore828-837-5152juliedmoore@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to expand a road easement to enable Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to access tribal lands in Graham County, North Carolina.
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2012 Expected:05/2013 07/2013 Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management In Progress:Scoping Start 01/10/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 David Casey828-837-5152dmcasey@fs.fed.us Description: Provide timber products and improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, fisheries restoration, and timber/wildlife stand improvements.
MCNC Fiber Optic Cable - Graham CountyCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to grant special use authorization to allow a high-speed fiber optic internet and data cable to be buried along road and powerline rights-of-way on National Forest Lands on the Cheoah Ranger District, North Carolina.
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Areas adjacent to Highway 129 near Robbinsville, Graham County, North Carolina.
Rattler Ford Angler Access ImprovementsCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/24/2012 Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to repair several user-created fishing access trails that have become steep, eroding trails and are a potential hazard for users. Six sites (7 user created trails) would be hardened using landscape timbers and crusher-run gravel. Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. Rattle Ford Group Campground near Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Graham County, North Carolina.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2012 Expected:10/2012 11/2012 Jason Farmer828-479-6431jfarmer@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to improve fishing access at two locations along Snowbird Creek at the existing Snowbird Picnic Area. Existing angler access points would be upgraded to accommodate persons with limited mobility.
- Special use management In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/29/2008Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2013 Expected:06/2014 04/2015 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to relocate US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville and widen the road to four lanes.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Completed Actual: 04/03/2012 06/2012 David Casey828-837-5152dmcasey@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal includes activities to provide timber products, and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/14/2008 Expected:07/2012 07/2012 William Dienst252-638-5628 (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.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Dennis Foster252-638-5628dfoster01@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to construct approximately 10 miles of bike trail.
- Special use management In Progress:DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/30/2011Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2012 Expected:12/2012 04/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed construction of a US 70 bypass around Havelock, NC.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Steven Maharrey252-638-5628smaharrey@fs.fed.us 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
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/18/2011 Expected:09/2012 04/2014 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed widening US 17 to four lanes from SR 1330/SR1439 south of Belgrade to Jones-Craven County lines. A portion of this project is located on National Forest system lands.
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 09/2012 Expected:12/2012 12/2014 Heather Luczak828-257-4817hluczak@fs.fed.us 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
Big Lost Bear Prescribe BurnsCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/09/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 Expected:07/2012 09/2012 Greg Philipp828-652-2144gphilipp@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action incluedes prescribed burning to improve habitat and reduce fuel loads.
- Fuels management Cancelled N/A N/A Greg Philipp828-652-2144gphilipp@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action includes mechanical fuels treatment near the Bluffs residential subdivision, Caldwell County.
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:Scoping Start 04/09/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 12/2012 Leigh Marston828-652-2144lmarston@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
- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:Scoping Start 12/20/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 Expected:12/2012 02/2013 Gary Kauffman828-257-4861gkauffman@fs.fed.us 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
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:10/2012 01/2013 Linda Randolph828-682-6146lrandolph@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to reposition the existing utility line 34 feet to the west of existing centerline, install 17 new single shaft steel poles, insulators. Old poles and materials will be removed and the corridor will be rehabilitated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37101
- Fuels management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:12/2012 01/2013 Greg Philipp828-652-2144gphilipp@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to conduct prescribed burns at Rose Mountain, Old Way Ridge, Mills Creek, Upper Creek, and Boone Fork. The proposal also includes mechanical fuel reduction along the boundary adjacent to the Bluffs subdivision.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 05/18/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 Expected:12/2012 12/2012 Gary Kauffman828-257-4861gkauffman@fs.fed.us 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.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/06/2012 Expected:10/2012 10/2012 Linda Randolph828-682-6146lrandolph@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to replace the existing septic system at Outward Bound facility near Table Rock.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/01/2007Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 Expected:12/2012 04/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@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.
- Land management planning Cancelled N/A N/A Linda Randolph828-682-6146lrandolph@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to provide an easement to private property.
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/17/2012Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Steverson Moffat504-589-7133smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to conduct silvicultural, wildlife, fisheries, and prescribed fire projects in various compartments and stands on the Nantahala Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37235
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2012 Expected:08/2013 10/2013 Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and supply timber for the local economy.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 01/01/2009Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 03/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@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.
Jones Road Use PermitCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to allow a short-term right-of-way across National Forest System Lands using a portion of the Wayehutta Off-Road Vehicle trail system in Jackson County, North Carolina.
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Jackson. Wayehutta Off Road Vehicle trail system in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- Facility management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/10/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Joan Brown828-837-5152jbrown01@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to reroute the access road to the Moss Knob Shooting Range on the Nantahala RD, NFsNC, and grade and level the area between the firing lanes and backstop.
- Facility management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 James Browning828-524-6441, Ext 429jbbrowning@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to improve the parking area and facilities at the Wayehutta OHV Area.
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Alice Cohen828-257-4258acohen@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to expand and pave the parking area at Whiteside Mountain, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 10/2012 Greg Brooks828-524-6441, x 418gbrooks01@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dormant season wildlife openings for maintenance of grasses and forbs. Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. Western side of the Nantahala Ranger District.
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 08/2012 Expected:02/2013 07/2013 Jason Rodrigue828-257-4248jarodrigue@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to implement a newsilvicultural system and continue testing an existing silvicultural system that are both based on natural disturbance patterns for their potential to regenerate oak and hickory species on moderate to high prod
- Special use management - Road management Completed Actual: 05/21/201203/19/2012 05/2012 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed to replace a deteriorating bridge on SR 3439 over Bill Moore Creek. The proposal is to replace the bridge with a bottomless culvert.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 01/01/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:11/2012 05/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #148 on SR 1326, Macedonia Church Road, in Transylvania County.
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/30/2011 12/2012 Patrick Scott828-877-3350pscott@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to reroute a portion of Buck Horn Gap Trail to reduce resource impacts.
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 09/26/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 Expected:12/2012 06/2013 Ted Oprean828-877-3265toprean@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal includes vegetation, recreation, and fuels management activities in Analysis Area 13 on the Pisgah Ranger District.
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/08/2012 07/2012 Lorie Stroup828-877-3350loriestroup@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to reroute a section of the existing trail that has sloughed off into river. The trail will be rerouted upslope from the river.
- Special use management In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 01/14/2005Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2012 Expected:05/2013 04/2014 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 215 in Transylvania County from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam.
- Road management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 04/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: The proposd action is to replace Bridge 148 on SR1326.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/24/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Linda Randolph828-622-3202lrandolph@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal would permit MCNC organization to install and maintain a buried 2-inch conduit and 144-count SM fiber optic cable within the state road rights-of-way across NFS lands. Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. Macedonia Church Road / Hwy 215, Transylvania County.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/15/2012 Expected:07/2012 09/2012 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has requested a 50 foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Shelton Road, SR 1307, in Transylvania County. Proposed improvements include grading, improving drainage, and paving across about 2100 feet of FS lands.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/08/2012 06/2012 Lorie Stroup828-877-3350loriestroup@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal includes stabilization of the streambank and removal of an old dam created for a gauging station that is inoperable.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/01/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 Expected:12/2012 04/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and proposed improvements to about 7750 feet of Upper Whitewater Road, SR 1152, in Transylvania County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage and paving.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/01/2005Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:11/2012 04/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@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.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/05/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Julie Moore828-837-5152juliedmoore@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to issue a special use permit for Blue Ridge Mountain EMC to construct a power distribution substation on approximately 2 acres of National Forest land on the Tusquitee Ranger District.
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Julie Moore828-837-5152juliedmoore@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to issue a special use permit to construct an electrical distribution substation facility on 3.3 acres of Forest Service land within the existing utility right-of-way corridor, approximately 3 miles north of Muphy on Joe Brown Hwy.
Fires Creek Fishing AccessCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/01/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to repair 9 user-created fishing/tubing access trails that have become steep, eroding trails and are a potential hazard for users. Trails would be hardened using landscape timbers and crusher-run gravel.
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. Fires Creek Area of Clay County, North Carolina.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/01/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 Expected:12/2012 05/2013 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@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.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/21/2008Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 Expected:09/2012 10/2012 Julie Moore828-837-5152juliedmoore@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to authorize access to a privately owned inholding on the Valley River Mountains rim above Fires Creek which will involve new road construction and use of existing Forest Service roads.
- Watershed management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 09/2012 Brady Dodd828-257-4214bdodd@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to restore approximately 1,000 feet of stream channel conditions and function using natural channel design techniques on a tributary between King Street and to the confluence with the Hiwassee River, by excavating and hauling.
Tusquitee Tornado SalvageCE
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Completed Actual: 05/23/2012 06/2012 Steverson Moffat828-837-5152smoffat@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to conduct salvage operations on approximately 240 acres of National Forest lands in Cherokee County, North Carolina that were impacted by a tornado in March, 2012.
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. National Forest lands adjacent to and near Cherokee Lake near Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina.
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/14/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Julie Moore828-257-4859juliedmoore@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to construct an access road to six homes in the Hyatt Creek Community. Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. Located off NC SR1379 Hyatt Creek Road and Pounding Mill, private road.
Badin Lake OHV Trail Expansion and ReroutesCE
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Watershed management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/16/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Theresa Savery910-576-6391 x 102tsavery@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to add 1 to 2 miles of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails to the existing Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.This project could include reopening & rerouting an old OHV trail that was closed in the 1990's.Reroutes of Slab Pile & Dutch John Trail.
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Beginning at Art Lilley Trailhead, going north & intersecting w/FR 516 across from intersection w/Wolf Den Trail. Reroute of Dutch John Trail near Wolf Den Trail junction & reroute of Slab Pile Trail. Badin Lake Recreation Area.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management Completed Actual: 02/13/2012 06/2012 Kelly Cagle910-576-6391kcagle@fs.fed.us Description: Proposed action is to improve wildlife habitat and plant populations, and reduce hazardous fuels through the use of prescribed fire on approximately 3,000 acres across the district.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/10/2006Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 Expected:03/2013 06/2014 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@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.
Northwest Area Watershed and Aquatice Habitat ImprovementsCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 07/2012 Expected:09/2012 03/2013 Theresa Savery910-576-6391 x 102tsavery@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action includes removal of tailings piles along Big Creek, removal of several stream crossings (either culverts or concrete fords) and restoration of stream channels and aquatic habitat and fish passage. Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. Montgomery County, East of the town of Blaine, NC.
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/05/2011 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Mark Carter910-576-6391mcarter01@fs.fed.us 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.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/12/2008Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 Expected:08/2012 12/2012 Karen Compton828-257-4230kcompton@fs.fed.us Description: NCDOT has proposed improvements to Ophir Dirt Road (a.k.a. Tower Road), SR 1134, in Montgomery County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage,and paving.
Shortleaf Progeny ThinningCE
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 Expected:07/2012 09/2012 Mark Carter910-576-6391mcarter01@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed action is to commerically thin three shortleaf progeny tests to reduce stand basal areas to improve stand health and vigor, increase diameter growth, seed production and reduce the risk of southern pine beetle infestations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38315
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Davidson. LEGAL - Compartments 10, 11 and 12, Montgomery and Davidson counties. Twenty miles northwest of the town of Troy, NC.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 03/01/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 Expected:07/2012 08/2012 Gary Kauffman828-257-4861gkauffman@fs.fed.us 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
- Land management planning Completed Actual: 05/04/2012 06/2012 Heather Luczak828-257-4817hluczak@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to revise the existing land management plan for the Uwharrie National Forest.