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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sage-steppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within approximately 65,000 acre project boundary
Multi-Year minerals exploration project with a maximum total area of new disturbance of 42.94 acres on USFS lands and 5.84 acres on private lands (49 acres). Additional 1.22 acres of existing unreclaimed area used for staging equipment.
Construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of a 500kV transmission line between Clover Substation in Juab County, Utah, and Robinson Summit Substation in White Pine County,Nevada
Reduce hazardous fuels on Forest Service land surrounding the Kyle Condos to
reduce the risk of fire to the properties. Vegetation thinning will be used to create defensible spacing on FS lands adjacent to Kyle Condos.
202 acres of salvage harvest. 101 acres of roadside hazard tree removal. 303 acres of prescribed burning. 202 acres of planting. 1,815 acres of seeding
Timber restoration and hazardous fuels reduction near Jarbidge, NV. Proposed treatments include mechanical, prescribed fire, biomass utilization of firewood through the local community, prescriptive grazing and fuel breaks.
This project is designed in improve sage brush habitats for BSSG, as well as reduce fuels within the WUI, and improve forest health through removing expanding PJ woodlands and thinning established PJ forests.
The Forest Service plans to use mechanical equipment, hand thinning, prescribed fire, prescriptive and targeted grazing to implement up to approximately 20,000 acres per year across the approximate 245,500-acre project area.
The project proposes locatable mineral exploration drilling from approximately 17 drill sites within the Project Area. Reclamation would be completed to the standards described in 36 CFR 228 and NAC 519. Project disturbance would be less 5 acres.
The Forest Service is proposing an expansion of the existing non-motorized groomed winter trail system established on Buckeye Road (FS Road No. 32017), including the Buckeye Campground Loop Road, which was first piloted in 2021.
We propose to apply prescribed fire on up to 30,000 acres of national forest system lands per year to improve native vegetation and wildlife habitats and to reduce risk of uncharacteristic wildfire.
Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Decommissioning of 550kV Transmission Line between Robinson Summit Substation in White Pine County, NV and Fort Churchill Substation in Churchill County, NV.
Development of Wilderness Management Plans for Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak, Alta Toquima, Arc Dome and Table Mountain Wilderness areas and amendments to Humboldt National Forest LRMP and Toiyabe National Forest LRMP.
The purpose of this analysis is to update current management to provide for integrated and timely management of invasive species, now and in the future, with the goal of promoting healthy and thriving native plant communities across the HTNF.
Current ground-based treatment options are limited by reach (hose length), access, topography, and cost. The Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest proposes to expand current integrated pest management to include Aerial Applicaiton of Herbicide.
Locatable mineral exploration project located in the Toquima Range. Construction of 19 drill sites with sump pits, construction of temporary exploration access roads, and a laydown yard. Some trees will be cut as part of road construction.
Construct new 71' monopole to replace 40' lite site tower to support AT&T FirstNet communications for emergency responders. Add new 35'x12'equipment shelter.
Upgrade County Road access to Bald Mountain Mine. Approximately 14 miles of road along Elko County Road #719 and White Pine County Road #1000. Approximately 4 miles will be on National Forest System Land.
Renew existing transmission and distribution powerlines and consolidate into a master special use permit and operating plan for the operation and maintenance of for five electrical circuits at Mt. Charleston.
The Leviathan LEX would exchange NFS lands that are either part of or adjacent to a Superfund site. Land uses related to those lands will remain the same with a focus on remediation of the site. Lands acquired are native forest.
The project proposes a locatable mineral exploration drilling program consisting of approximately 43 constructed drill pads and 0.9 miles of constructed new temporary road. Disturbance is estimated at approximately 12 acres.
Reduce Fuels and enhance wildlife habitat on approximately 700 acres within the wildland urban interface in Alpine County Clifornia near the town of Woodfords. The project area is within the old Acron Fire of 1987.
The proposed action is to authorize cattle grazing within the McKinney, Meadow Canyon, Monitor Valley East, Monitor Valley West, Silver Creek, and Table Mountain allotments in a manner that will not hinder attainment of LRMP desired condition
The Forest Service will update the Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory Management Plan to include strategies to maintain the herd into the future at AML and to compliment the BLM's management of the Pancake Wild Horse and Burro Complex.
Construction project to provide a fire-fighting facility for a more rapid and effective response to wildland fires in the southern and western portions of the SMNRA as well as the southern portion of the Las Vegas Interagency Reponse area.
The project proposes locatable minerals exploration drilling from approximately 6 drill sites within the Project Area. Subsequent phases could include up to an additional 9 drill sites. Total project disturbance would not exceed 15 acres on NFS lands
The Pearl Peak Research Project would allow a University of Idaho graduate student to study ecology and biogeochemisty for his dissertation by collect bristlecone pine core samples along with soil samples within the Pearl Peak Research Natural Area.
Project involves drilling of 5 ground water monitoring wells, 9 condemnation drill holes, 6 geotechnical augur holes, and excavation of 9 test pits to determine soil properties.
Project consists of the temporary construction of up to 25 miles of new and/or reconstruction of previously reclaimed roads; construction of 250 drill sites; exploration drilling activities, and reclamation of all proposed disturbances.
Implementation of new fence to facilitate better recreational opportunity on the Summit Trail and livestock management within the Rebel Creek Allotment.
This project would replace an existing non-functional diversion structure with a new structure that will function as a diversion for irrigation. The proposal would also close an existing access road that enters the Arc Dome Wilderness.
The project proposes locatable mineral exploration drilling from approximately 14 drill sites within the Project Area. Reclamation would be completed to the standards described in 36 CFR 228 and NAC 519A. Project disturbance would be less 5 acres.
NV Energy proposes replacement of three electrical transmission lines (101, 102, and 133) with modernized electrical design line, using existing alignment (right of way) to significantly improve reliability within the electric power grid.
This is a motorcyle touring type of ride on National Forest System Lands. It will take place on approved motor vehicle routes as identified in the approved Motor Vehicle Use Maps
The purpose for this project is to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, promote under story regeneration in sage-steppe, mountain shrub, mixed conifer, and aspen communities and imrpove wildlife habitat and help create defensiable space.
The Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt Toiyabe (HT) National Forest is proposing improvements to the Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail, a 1.3-mile loop, in Washoe County, Nevada approximately 10 miles north of Incline Village. The proposed action
Issuance of a temporary use outfitter and guide permit to Toiyabe Heli Adventuresfor Heliskiing in the Sweetwater Mountains. Skiing would be from December 15 to March 31.
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest proposes to reduce forest fire hazard by using mechanical methods and/or prescribed fire to reduce tree density, fuel loading both live and dead and reduce ladder fuels on National Forest Systems Lands.
Applicant to dig 2 soil pits (3'long x 3' wide x 5' deep) for earthquake research near the Thomas Creek trail head (39.396147 -119.836572 and 39.393938 -119.836237). Samples taken over 2 days, pits will be backfilled once samples are complete.
Improve the Upper Kyle Canyon Trail System by reconstructing the Mary Jane Falls Trail and parking complex to include surveying authorized and unauthorized trails to determine areas of the Mary Jane Falls trail to reconstruct, re-route, or restore.
USFS proposal to issue new term permit to replace expired permits for both Virginia Lake Pack Outfit and Leavitt Meadows Pack Station Permits. Project on hold while Forest Service conducts a needs assessment.
