Projects

This page includes, in links listed below, information on projects which implement the Forest Plan. On some, public input is being sought, on others decision notices or environmental assessments on forest projects are posted.

Hoosier National Forest Project Archive

  • 2012 Emerald Ash Borer SLow Ash Mortality (SLAM)

    Proposal to expand the current emerald ash borer treatment area.

  • 4-H Tree Farm LLC Driveway Permit

    Issue a permit to construct a single lane driveway across a 200-foot length of National Forest System (NFS) land.

  • 4H Tree Farm, LLC Access Driveway Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another five years to access private property.

  • 6 AOP

    The Hoosier is proposing to replace an undersized, perched culvert with an AOP structure for the purpose of aquatic organism passage and improved hydrologic function.

  • Administrative Site Project

    The Hoosier is proposing to design and construct an administrative office complex.

  • Allan Schepers Private Road Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit to access private property.

  • Ameritech/SBC Global Permit Renewal

    Re-issuance of a fiber optic telephone line permit for another 20 years.

  • And-Tro Water Authority Permit Amendment

    Proposal to amend the existing permit to replace a water line.

  • AND-TRO Water, Inc.

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to allow AND-TRO Water, Inc. to reconstruction approximately 100 feet of buried waterline within the right-of-way along the south side of State Road 70.

  • Andtro Water Co. Waterline along French Ridge Road

    The Forest is proposing to grant a permit amendment to Andtro Water, Inc. to bury a 4" waterline across segments of NFS land in the road edge or ditch.

  • ANR Pipeline Company Short-Term Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to ANR Pipeline Company, Inc. authorizing the excavation and repair/replacement of a section of the existing gas pipeline.

  • ANR Pipeline Company Short-Term Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a temporary special use permit to ANR Pipeline Company, Inc. to authorize the excavation and repair of a section of existing gas pipeline within ANR's existing right-of-way.

  • Baker/Graber Special Use Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit authorizing a driveway and waterline.

  • Barrens Invasive Species

    Use integrated pest management to eliminate control invasive plants. Treatments: hand, mechnical, backpack propane torch, and herbicide--in 7 of 24 special areas, focusing on barrens communities. Then use native material for planting and seeding

  • Birdseye Trail U-38 Reroute

    Proposal to reroute the southwest portion of the Birdseye Trail adjacent to U-38 Lake.

  • Blevins Access Road Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize an access road to private property.

  • Blue Creek Salvage and Stream Restoration Project

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to implement salvage logging and removal of stream blockages on tornado damaged lands in Martin County, Indiana.

  • Brian and Patricia Martin Road Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private land across NFS land.

  • Buck Creek

    55 acres of single-tree and 10 acres of group selection harvests--to improve stand structure and vigor and generate small groups of declining black and chestnut oak.

  • Buck Creek AOP

    The Hoosier NF is proposing to remove a low-water crossing on Buck Creek and replace it with a portable bridge to provide aquatic organism passage and improved hydrologic function.

  • Buck Creek AOP - Geotech Investigation

    The Hoosier is proposing to authorize the subsurface and geotechnical investigation to be performed on the existing access road to facilitate the design work needed for the upcoming proposed Buck Creek AOP project.

  • Buffalo Pike

    Propose to reduce the density of trees and improve stand structure through 38 acres of single tree selection harvest and regenerate a 15 acre stand using group selection harvest.

  • Burgoon Church Drive/Entryway

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit authorizing Burgoon Church's use of an approximately 100' x 30' area of land and an approximately 25' asphalt drive.

  • Buzzard Roost Vista Clearing

    Proposal to increase the field of view at the existing overlook.

  • Bye Land Exchange

    Exchange approximately 426 acres of NFS land (2 tracts) for approximately 443 acres of private land (3 tracts).

  • Bye Temp Road

    Issue temporary road use permit to cross 150 feet of NFS land to allow Bye Real Estate to harvest on land it owns.

  • Campground Improvements

    The Forest Service proposes to make improvements to three existing campgrounds, one boat ramp, and one group campground.

  • Chandler Frye Shields Cemetery

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to the Salt Creek Township Trustee to access and maintain the Chandler Frye Shields Cemetery.

  • Charlie's Pond Head Cut Repair

    The Hoosier is proposing to buttress a head cut at Charlie's pond to alleviate erosion and avoid risking a dam breach.

  • Chastain Access Road

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit for a driveway and turn-around.

  • Chestnut Planting

    The Hoosier is proposing to plant blight resistant American chestnut trees.

  • D Trail Re-designation and Re-route

    The Hoosier is proposing to reroute approximately one mile of the D Trail and re-designate the trail to include mountain bike use.

  • Deer Creek Dam Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a short-term special use permit (5-year term) to Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District for the operation and maintenance of the Deer Creek Dam.

  • Delmar Wagler Special Use Road Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a road special use permit that authorizes the construction and maintenance of an access road through the HNF to private property.

  • Derek Knepp Special Use Road Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit that authorizes seasonal access across National Forest System land to private land.

  • Dubois REC Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to consolidate and renew all of Dubois REC's permits into a single master permit.

  • Dutch Ridge

    Propose to reduce density of trees and improve stand structure through a 46 acre single tree selection harvest and regenerate a 20 acre stand using group selection harvest. Each group would range from 0.25 to 3 acres in size.

  • East Bass Pond Trail Reconstruction

    The Hoosier is proposing to reroute the East Bass Pond trail segment of the Cope Hollow Trail in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. Approximately 1 mile of new trail would be constructed and approximately 1 mile of old trail would be decommissioned.

  • East Fork Water Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a new, replacement permit authorizing existing buried waterline.

  • East Fork Water Special Use Permit Amendment

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a permit amendment that properly authorizes rights-of-way for an existing waterline and approximately 125 feet of new waterline.

  • Emergency Cave Closure

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to continue for the next three years the emergency cave closure issued by the Eastern Region of the U.S. Forest Service. The current emergency closure order expires in April 2010.

  • Forest Plan Amendment #1

    An amendment to the Forest Plan to better protect caves and other karst resources while moving Forest ecosystems toward the desired conditions described in the Forest Plan.

  • Forest Plan Amendment #2

    The Hoosier is proposing to amend the Hoosier National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan to establish a Management Area and associated direction to existing and future communication sites. No new sites would be added or created at this time.

  • Forest Plan Amendment Camping Regulations

    The Hoosier is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plan to remove two standards pertaining to camping. Removing the standards are needed for consistency and would allow for necessary updates to the associated Forest Orders.

  • Fork Ridge Restoration

    Prescribed burning on 820 acres for reduction of fire hazard (fuel reduction) and restoration of dry oak community in Compartments 244 & 246. 4 miles of new line construction, fell 35 trees less than 9 inches dbh to create safety zone/staging area.

  • Fox Driveway/Gate Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit for a gate and driveway access to private land.

  • Francis Access Road Permit Transfer

    Proposal to issue a special use permit for twenty (20) years for an existing private access road (driveway) across National Forest System land.

  • Francis and Elizabeth Dillon Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit for a private road with a gate to access private property.

  • Francis and Elizabeth Dillon Waterline

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a new special use permit to authorize the construction and maintenance of a waterline to supply water from Brown County Water to the private residence.

  • French Driveway and Utility Permits

    A permit to construct a single lane driveway across a 34-foot length of National Forest System (NFS) land. Also includes a permit to install buried service across 440 feet by 10-foot right-of-way over NFS land.

  • Friends of Lake Monroe, Inc.

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to Friends of Lake Monroe, Inc. to place two informational signs within the road right-of-way in Monroe County and Lawrence County to advise motorists they are entering the Monroe Lake watershed.

  • Froehlich Outfitter and Guide Priority Use Special Use Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a 10-year Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit to Froehlich Outfitter and Guides Horse Trail Rides, LLC.

  • Froehlich Priority Use Outfitter Guide Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a 10-year Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit to Froehlich Outfitter and Guides Horse Trail Rides, LLC.

  • Froehlich Special Use Trail Permit Reissue

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-issue a special use permit to Froehlich Outfitter and Guides Horse Trail Rides, LLC. to use a trail located on the Hoosier National Forest.

  • Froehlich Special Use Trail Reroute

    Proposal to reroute approximately 1,400 feet of the existing Froehlich special use trail.

  • Frontier Telephone Buried Telephone Line Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another 20 years for a buried telephone line across NFS land in Jackson County, Indiana.

  • Georgia, Marchand, and Paynetown Communication Site Leases

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue replacement Communication Site Leases to the Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission (Marchand and Georgia) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Paynetown) for a new 30-year term.

  • German Ridge North Loop Reroute

    The Hoosier is proposing to reroute approximately 550 feet of the German Ridge North Loop trail.

  • German Ridge Restoration Project

    Supplement EIS. Same project: Replace non-native pine plantations with native hardwood communities; improve conditions for species associated with barrens communities.

  • Grease Gravy Road/Lick Creek Trail Proposed Parking Area

    The Hoosier is proposing a new parking area for access to the Lick Creek Trail area at the end of Grease Gravy Road/South County Road 250 East.

  • Greg Weisman Special Use Road Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private property.

  • Grubb Ridge Overflow Parking Lot Pull Through

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to add a pull through for the overflow parking lot at the Grubb Ridge Trailhead.

  • Hanner Cemetery Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Hanner Cemetery.

  • Hardin Ridge Bluegill Pond Draining

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to drain Bluegill Pond and re-establish a healthy fish population.

  • Hardin Ridge Shower House Reconstruction

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to demolish and reconstruct three toilet/shower buildings on the Eads, Holland, and Southern Point campground loops at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.

  • Haskins Prescribed Burning

    Apply fire to recently acquired acreage to restore ecological processes and control some invasive species.

  • Hetz Driveway Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit for continued access to private property via an existing driveway.

  • Hickey-Martin Dam Removal

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to remove the Hickey-Martin Dam from Henderson Creek to allow for movement of aquatic species and to restore hydraulic processes within the stream.

  • Hickory Ridge and Buzzard Roost Campground Improvements

    The Hoosier proposes to make improvements to the Hickory Ridge Campground and install a fee tube and kiosk within the Buzzard Roost Campground.

  • Hickory Ridge Dispersed Sites Proposed Project

    The Forest Service is proposing a change in how dispersed roadside camping is managed on the Hoosier National Forest.

  • Hickory Ridge Trail 10 Reroute

    The Hoosier is proposing to relocate a section of Hickory Ridge Trail 10.

  • Hickory Ridge Trail 11 Reroute

    Close approx. 200' of poorly located, non-standard trail eroding into creek and replace with 400' of trail properly located & meeting FS standards. Restore the closed section. Cut brush & trees for reroute, but cut no trees > 3" dia.

  • Hickory Ridge Trail 18 Reroute

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to reroute approximately 3/8 mile of trail 18 on the Hickory Ridge trail system to improve soil and water conditions and improve the experience for the trail user.

  • Hickory RidgeTrail 22 Construction

    Construct approximately 2 miles of trail in the Hickory Ridge Trail system. Most of the proposed trail would use an existing route. Construct approximately 2,000 feet of new trail. Cut no trees over 3" dbh during construction.

  • Highway 150 Road Widening Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to provide a Public Road Easement to Indiana Department of Transportation to widen a section of US Highway 150 by two feet.

  • Hoosier Energy Pole Replacement

    The Hoosier is proposing to authorize pole replacement work with a temporary special use permit.

  • Hoosier Energy REC, Inc. Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to consolidate Hoosier Energy REC's two permits into a single master permit and renew this permit for another 30 years.

  • Hoosier Energy Special Use Permit Amendment

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit amendment that authorizes a right-of-way for an electrical transmission line and a single pole replacement.

  • Hoosier Energy Temporary Permit

    Proposal to provide Hoosier Energy access to their transmission line for structure/pole replacement.

  • Hoosier National Forest Fish Habitat Structures

    The Hoosier is proposing to install artificial fish habitat structures into lakes and ponds throughout the Forest. The structures will mimic brush piles or fallen trees.

  • Hoosier National Forest US Gypsum Exploratory Core Drilling Project

    Proposal to issue U.S. Gypsum a special use permit to conduct exploratory drilling at four sites.

  • Hoosier Timber Stand Improvement 2009

    crop tree release, grapevine control, or both in 35 areas totaling 808 acres to increase the oak and hickory component and to improve growth and survival by reducing damage by grapevines

  • Hoosier Trails Council Access Road Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another 20 years to access the Maumee Boy Scout Camp.

  • Hoosier Trails Council, BSA New Access Road Permit

    Proposal to issue a new special use permit for twenty (20) years to provide access to the Maumee Boy Scout property for periodic and occasional use associated with forest management activities.

  • Houshour Land Exchange

    Exchange 1 acre of NFS land for 1 acre of pvt land--based on value for value; would resolve an encroachment and provide additional access to existing NFS land

  • Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project

    This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.

  • Hoyt Access Road

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a Special Use Permit to authorize the construction, use, and maintenance of a gravel-surface road across National Forest System land.

  • Hunter Creek Riparian Area Restoration

    Use earth-moving equipment to construct shallow water and wetland habitat. Leave trees that are felled on site. Slope some banks. Revegetate disturbed areas.

  • Hunters Creek Road Right-of-Way Conveyance

    The Hoosier is proposing to convey right-of-way easements to Lawrence and Monroe Counties for the realignment of Hunters Creek Road.

  • Hutcherson Special Use Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to authorize a driveway.

  • Indian Lake Picnic Parking Lot Decommission

    Decommission picnic area parking lot and FS road 1141.070. Remove all existing asphalt from road and surrounding picnic area, including the parking lot.

  • Indiana Department of Natural Resources Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the maintenance and use of two access lanes/roads across approximately 1,200 and 150 feet, respectively, of National Forest System land.

  • Indiana Gas Company, Inc. Short-Term Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to Indiana Gas Company, Inc. authorizing a temporary area in which to perform pipeline repair work.

  • Initial Point Armoring

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to armor the streambank of an intermittent stream with native rock to reduce erosion risk near the Initial Point monument.

  • IUOA 5-year Priority Use Outfitter/Guide Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a 5-year Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit to IU Outdoor Adventures to provide outfitting and guiding services on the Hoosier NF.

  • Jackson County AOPs

    Proposal to replace two low-water concrete crossings with bridges for aquatic organism passage and improved hydrologic function. Also proposing to issue a Public Road Easement to Jackson County for the sections of road that will be realigned.

  • Jackson County REMC and Jackson Connect, LLC Special Use Permits

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize the existing use and occupancy of NFS land by Jackson County REMC and authorize the rural broadband service expansion within Jackson Connect, LLC's service area.

  • Jackson County REMC Fiber Optic Permit - Amendment No. 1

    The Hoosier, in response to a request from Jackson County REMC, is proposing to amend the existing Special Use Permit to eliminate a section of previously authorized buried fiber optic cable and would authorize a new section in a different location.

  • Jackson County Waterline Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to instal a waterline along County Road 1775.

  • Joseph P. Bond Access Trail Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another five years for a trail access connector permit across National Forest System land.

  • Kenneth Carpenter and David Hammond Private Road Special Use Permit Renewal

    Proposal to reissue a special use permit for a private road.

  • Lake and Pond Habitat Improvement

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to provide improved fisheries habitat within National Forest System lands by cutting and dropping trees into lakes and ponds.

  • Little Salt Creek Group Site

    Proposal to designate a group site in the Little Salt Creek vicinity of the Hoosier National Forest near Sundance Lake. This proposal is to designate a dispersed group use area for intermittent use such as large non-commercial group use events.

  • Lost River Habitat Improvement

    Maintain permanent openings as early successional habitat using a variety of tools, including fire, mowing, chainsaws, root raking, and strip disking.

  • Lusk Private Road/Teives Private Gate Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a Special Use Permit authorizing access to private property across NFS land via an existing gravel road and to issue a Special Use Permit authorizing a private gate on NFS land.

  • Lynne E. Ellis Trail Access Connector Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another five years for a trail access connector permit across Hoosier National Forest.

  • Malan Small Tracts Act Sale

    The Hoosier is proposing to resolve an encroachment with a Small Tracts Act sale.

  • Martin Hollow Trail Reroute

    Close approximately .75 mile of poorly located, non-standard trail and replace with .25 mile of trail properly located and meeting FS standards. Restore closed section of trail. Cut brush and small trees for reroute.

  • Maumee Valley Horsecamp SU Access Trail Permit Reissue

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to Autumn and Karen Kinser, operators of Maumee Valley Horsecamp, for a trail access connector permit.

  • McKensie Ridge

    Increase stand health by implementing a single-tree and group selection harvest on approximately 70 acres.

  • Mendlesberg Small Tracts Act Sale

    The Hoosier is proposing to resolve an encroachment with a Small Tracts Act sale.

  • Mifflin Restoration

    Mow and use chainsaws, prescribed burning, strip disking, seed drilling, shrub planting, and NNIS treatments to maintain and restore approx. 186 acres of early succcessional habitat.

  • Milfoil Control via Lake Drawdown

    The Hoosier is proposing to manipulate lake water levels to control non-native Eurasian water milfoil in Celina Lake, Indian Lake and Tipsaw Lake.

  • Mingus Cemetery Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access Mingus Cemetery (private cemetery).

  • Moffatt Riparian Restoration

    Restoration of shallow-water wetlands adjacent to Lost River.

  • Mullis Waterline Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit for a new waterline across National Forest System land.

  • Murphy Waterline

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit for a waterline within an existing road easement.

  • Nebo Trail Reroute

    Close approx. 400' of poorly located, non-standard trail and replace it with 900' of trail in a different location (properly located). Restore the closed section. Cut brush and small trees on the reroute but probably no tree > 3" dbh.

  • Newkirk Land Exchange

    The Hoosier is proposing a land-for land exchange to resolve an unauthorized encroachment of private improvements located on National Forest System land.

  • Nonnative Invasive Species Plant Control Program Analysis

    Reduce populations of nonnative invasive plants species using integrated pest management tools

  • North Face Camp Loop Electric Extension

    The Hoosier is proposing to extend electricity from camp sites 28 and 30 in the North Face Camp Loop to seven more camp sites.

  • Ogala Restoration

    Close and obliterate section of trail, recontour the land, and construct a barrier gate

  • Ohio Valley Gas

    Proposal to issue a special use permit for a new gas line across approximately 0.5 mile of National Forest System land.

  • Orange County Household Waste Transfer Stations

    The Hoosier is proposing to issuing a new permit for two transfer stations for another 10 years and incorporating an O&M Plan, which will contain provisions specifically addressing leachate control and spill prevention measures.

  • Orange County REMC - Apple's Chapel

    Issue a right-of-way permit to Orange County REMC to trench and place approximately 3,500 feet of new buried powerline along County Road 750 South.

  • Orange County REMC Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to consolidate and renew all of Orange County REMC's permits into a single master permit.

  • Oriole Restoration Project

    Restore ecosystem processes--approx. 110 acres of stand improvement, approx. 2,200 acres of commercial timber harvest and approx. 3,500 acres of burning. Herbicide treatment for known populations of NNIS to reduce the potential spread.

  • Paoli Tornado Response and Research Project

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to implement salvage logging and removal of stream blockages within the Paoli Experimental Forest. Tree planting and deer exclosure fencing are also proposed for research purposes.

  • Patoka Lake Regional Water & Sewer District (PLRWSD) Water Pipeline Relocation

    The Hoosier is proposing a permit amendment to move an existing waterline along State Road 62 in Crawford County, Indiana to accommodate a road repair project by the Indiana Department of Transportation.

  • Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District Special Use Permit along Branchville Road

    Construct a buried water line along Branchville Road on NFS land. The new buried line will share the road corridor with existing and future utilities.

  • Patoka River Restoration

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to maintain existing wetlands and riparian structures bordering the Patoka River.

  • Perry County - Locust Road Bridge

    Issuance of a Public Road Easement to the Perry County Board of Commissioners for the necessary right-of-way to accommodate a replacement bridge across Theis Creek on Locust Road.

  • Perry County Board of Commissioners Old Hwy. 37 Road Slump Repair

    This project is marked "cancelled" because it falls into a categorical exclusion that does not require a Decision Memo. The project involved issuing a minor, short-term special use permit.

  • Perry Spencer Communication Fiber Optic

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to PSCI to bury fiber optic in two locations in the Uniontown area in northern Perry County.

  • Perry Spencer Communications, Inc. Amendment 1

    The Hoosier is proposing to amend the existing permit to install additional fiber optic line. This fiber optic line would be buried and installed in the same corridor as an existing and permitted buried electric line.

  • Perry Spencer R.T.C Permit Amendment

    Proposal to amend the existing permit to authorize Perry Spencer RTC, Inc. to bury new fiber optic line along segments of Forest Service roads in the Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area.

  • Perry Spencer RTC Special Use Permit

    Cancelled due to change in proposal.

  • Perry Spencer RTC Special Use Permit

    Proposal to issue Perry-Spencer R.T.C., Inc. a special use authorization to install approximately 8 miles of buried fiber optic cable along several county roads in Perry County and to place approximately 0.15 miles of aerial fiber optic cable.

  • Perry Spencer RTC Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue Perry-Spencer R.T.C.,Inc. a special use authorization to install approximately 5.8 miles of buried fiber optic cable along county roads in an effort to expand highspeed internet access to residents of rural Perry Co.

  • Perry Spencer RTC, Inc.

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize Perry Spencer RTC, Inc. to bury new fiber optic line along county and state roads and to install aerial fiber optic line on existing power poles.

  • Perry Spencer RTC, Inc. Fiber Optic Application

    Proposal to issue a special use permit amendment to Perry Spencer R.T.C., Inc. authorizing the placement of fiber optic cable on National Forest System land.

  • Perry-Spencer Rural Telelphone Cooperative Old State Road 37 Corridor

    bury an innerduct tube and fiber optic line across four segments of NFS land

  • Pleasant Run Early Successional Project

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to maintain 214 forest openings as early successional grass, forb, and shrubland habitats in the Pleasant Run area of the Brownstown Ranger District.

  • Pleasant Run Habitat Improvement

    Mow, use chainsaws, prescribed burning, and NNIS treatments to maintain 5 forest openings and 4 ROW segments in early successional habitat.Treatments in selected openings include construction of a small wetland, planting shrubs, and removing redcedar

  • Pleasant Run Road Decommissioning

    The Hoosier is proposing to decommission 13 roads in their entirety and segments of 52 roads for a total of approximately 22 miles. The roads and segments proposed for decommissioning are closed to motorized vehicles and no longer needed.

  • PLRW&SD Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to consolidate Patoka Lake Regional Water & Sewer District (PLRW&SD) waterline permits into a single master permit to be issued for a 30-year time period along with incorporating an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plan.

  • Polk Township Trustee Permit Amendment

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to the Polk Township Trustee in Monroe County to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Old Allen's Creek Cemetery.

  • Prescribed Fire Evaluation Project

    The Hoosier is proposing to use prescribed fire on approximately 370 acres as a restoration tool at three project areas which have ongoing activities.

  • Ransburg Scout Reservation Private Road/Trail SU Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to the Ransburg Scout Reservation for a road and a recreation trail.

  • Redhorse TS and Hemlock Cliffs Small Stream Headcut Repair

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to repair two areas of severe erosion in Crawford County.

  • Richard Hensell Private Road Permit Renewal

    Proposal to reissue a special use permit for a private road.

  • Rinker and O'Brien Woods LLC Special Use Road Easements

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue two special use road easements to private land owners that properly authorizes access to private land.

  • ROAM Four, LLC - Driveway

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize an existing driveway on NFS land and to authorize construction to widen the private driveway.

  • Roberts Road Cemetery Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to the Polk Township Trustee in Monroe County to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Roberts Road Cemetery.

  • Roland Entrance and Moffatt Extension Riparian Restoration

    Restoration of 1.5 to 5 acres of shallow-water wetlands adjacent to Lost River.

  • Roland Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a five-year special use permit to French Lick Resorts to authorize tree planting and subsequent restoration work within the Roland Riparian Restoration Area.

  • Roland Wetland Mitigation

    The Hoosier proposes to permit French Lick Resorts to complete a rehabilitation project that includes planting approximately 366 native trees and 900 native shrubs within the Roland Riparian Restoration Area.

  • Ronnie Wright Access Road Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another five years to access private property.

  • RTC Communications Buried Telephone Line Permit Renewal

    Renewal of a special use permit to RTC Communications for a buried telephone line.

  • Saddle Creek Bottom Trail Closure

    Proposed closure of the approximate 0.5 mile trail segment identified as Saddle Creek Bottom Trail to protect soil and water resources and to ensure trail user safety.

  • Saddle Creek Bottom Trail Relocation

    This project proposes to reroute the Saddle Creek Bottom trail within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness to mitigate resource damage from poor location of the existing trail.

  • Saddle Lake Aquatic Organism Passages

    The Hoosier is proposing to remove a road/stream crossing structure at Albany Road and stabilize the stream bank at a structure on Saddle Creek Road to allow for movement of aquatic species and to restore hydraulic processes within the stream.

  • Saddle Lake Reroute

    Proposal to relocate the Saddle Lake trail out of the floodplain of Saddle Lake.

  • Salt Creek Services, Inc. Special Use Private Road Permit

    Proposal to issue a new special use permit to Salt Creek Services, Inc. to properly authorize the use and maintenance of the road located on NFS land to access the Salt Creek Estates private development.

  • Sanders Private Road Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private property.

  • Schepers Waterline

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize the installation of a waterline on an existing permitted private driveway.

  • Sell Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private property and a temporary log landing area approximately 100' x 50' in size.

  • Shirley Creek Trail Re-Routes Project

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-route two trail segments within the Shirley Creek Trail System.

  • Shirley Creek Trail Reroute

    The Hoosier is proposing to reroute a short section of the Shirley Creek trail along County Road 775.

  • Shirley Creek Trail Reroute

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-route a section of the Shirley Creek Trail System.

  • SIP Permit Consolidation

    Proposal to consolidate 17 individual Southern Indiana Power special use permits into one master permit.

  • SIP/PSCI-Larry Wilson Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit for Southern Indiana Power and Perry Spencer Rural Telephone to place an electric and telephone line along an existing permitted access road.

  • Sixty-Six Prescribed Fire Addition

    The project proposes to promote regeneration of oak and hickory by conducting prescribed fire in a research study being conducted by the US Forest Service Northern Research Station and Purdue University.

  • Small Pond Maintenance

    The Hoosier is proposing a ponds maintenance project for habitat and recreational improvement, as well as preserving the integrity of the structures constructed to maintain the waterbodies.

  • Smith Special Use Road Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize the use of a portion of NFS land for driveway access.

  • Smithville Fiber Telecommunications Special Uses Permit

    Authorize use and occupancy of NFS land for an existing facility owned by a local utility provider.

  • Smithville Telephone Cooperative Right-of-Way

    permit for a 10-foot right-of-way for a buried fiber optic line to close a loop on a Smithville Telephone Company (STC) line, to be buried about two feet deep

  • Southern Indiana Horseman Club Access Trail Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to reissue the Southern Indiana Horseman Club special use trail permit for an additional year.

  • Southern Indiana Power - German Ridge Hoffman Residence

    Authorizing Southern Indiana Power to bore under German Ridge Road and place buried powerline.

  • Southern Indiana Power - Phase I

    Issue a right-of-way (ROW) permit to Southern Indiana Power, Inc (SIP) to allow SIP to set two poles, side trim along county road, and remove approximately 250 feet of aerial line and poles.

  • Southern Indiana Power IN 70

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit amendment to Southern Indiana Power to construct a 3-phase overhead power line along the south side of Highway 70 and to relocate an existing power line in the same vicinity.

  • Southern Indiana Power Inc. Tiger Road Project

    Proposal to issue a right-of-way permit to Southern Indiana Power to relocate an existing cross-country aerial electric line to the roadside.

  • Southern Indiana Power Line Connect Aster Road

    The Hoosier is proposing to grant a permit amendment to Southern Indiana Power to construct a new aerial power line across NFS land. The line would connect two existing dead-ends on each side of NFS land.

  • Southern Indiana Power Line Replacement

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit authorizing Southern Indiana Power to install approximately 1,000 feet of buried power cable on NFS land.

  • Southern Indiana Power Locust Road Aerial Line

    Southern Indiana Power is proposing to move an existing cross-country aerial line out of the county road (Locust Road) in a short segment and remove leaning trees from another segment. This will facilitate repair in the event of storm damage.

  • Southern Indiana Power Permit Amendment

    Proposal to amend the existing permit to Southern Indiana Power to remove approximately seven power poles and line and place approximately eight new overhead power poles and line within the road right-of-way.

  • Southern Indiana Power Permit Amendment

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit amendment to Southern Indiana Power to install and maintain approximately 581 feet of buried electrical line in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area.

  • Southern Indiana Power Special Use Permit Amendment

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a permit to authorize Southern Indiana Power to remove existing aerial powerline and place the immediately adjacent to State Highway 70.

  • Southern Indiana Power-Phase II

    Placing an underground powerline along German Ridge Road and Bear Creek Road within the right-of-way. Removal of a decommissioned aerial powerline.

  • Southern Indiana Powerline Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit for a buried powerline across 200 feet of National Forest System land.

  • Springs Valley Conservancy District

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a new replacement permit authorizing a dam and reservoir at Springs Valley Lake.

  • Springs Valley Recreation Area Rehabilitation

    Decommision unused road at rec. area and prepare for installation of an SST. Remove approx. 2,000 feet of asphalt road and restore bed to contour. On 500 feet, remove only half of road bed and asphalt to allow access for trail maintenance.

  • SR62-Temporary Permit for Geotechnical Work

    The Hoosier is proposing to authorize the subsurface and geotechnical investigation to gather data regarding the rate of surface movement in two locations along State Route 62.

  • State Road 62 Bridge and Culvert Replacement Project

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to allow the State of Indiana to replace a deteriorating bridge and culvert and to convey a right-of-way easement for ongoing maintenance purposes.

  • Tell City Barrens Restoration

    Proposal to restore fire-dependent barrens communities using prescribed fire while considering additional treatments to reduce woody species encroachment and plant succession.

  • Tell City Openings

    Maintain openings as early successional habitat using a variety of tools. Project cancelled to focus on other priority projects.

  • Tell City Openings Project

    The Hoosier is proposing to maintain openings as early successional habitat using a variety of tools.

  • Tell City Windthrow 2004

    About 3,100 acres of salvage logging and 5,590 acres of prescribed fire, the need arising from the July 2004 storms that affected the southern Indiana area. Approximately 27 miles of road work is anticipated.

  • Tipsaw Primrose CXT Single Vault Toilet Installation

    The Tell City Ranger District is proposing to install a new precast vault toilet adjacent to the entrance of Primrose Group campsite in Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area.

  • Todd Davis Gate Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to install a Forest Service approved special use gate near the entrance of a private road easement.

  • Tolbert Special Use Permit

    Proposal to issue a special use permit to authorize a driveway.

  • Tree Planting 2009

    In spring 2009 plant native hardwood tree species on 49 acres, in two locations.

  • Uniontown North Restoration

    Proposal to implement the 2006 Land and Resource Management Plan by increasing the amount of early successional habitat available.

  • Uniontown South Restoration

    Proposal to implement the 2006 Land and Resource Management Plan by increasing the amount of early successional habitat available.

  • Utilities District of Western Indiana Buried Power Line Permit Renewal

    The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another twenty (20) years for a buried power line across NFS lands.

  • Waupaca Foundry, Inc. Albany Road Special Uses Permit

    The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize use of a road through National Forest System land.

  • Way Cemetery Special Use Permit

    The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Way Cemetery.

  • Wright Land Exchange

    Exchange 130 acres (one parcel) of Federal land for 180 acres (one parcel) of non-Federal land, acreages approximate.

  • Youngs Creek Connector Trail

    Construct about 2900 feet of trail. Currently, users must use two county roads to connect from the southern segment of the trail to the northern segment. The new trail will provide a safer option and also proivde a shorter loop option for users.

  • Youngs Creek Trail Re-Route Project

    The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-route a short trail segment within the Youngs Creek Trail System.

  • Youngs Creek Trail Reroute

    Reroute the southwestern segment of the Youngs Creek Multiple Use Trail through the recently aquired Shine property.