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Project Highlights
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Schedule of Proposed Actions
The quarterly Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) is our way of keeping the public informed and involved in the planning and environmental analysis of national forest projects. Site-specific projects include activities such as reconstructing developed recreation sites, prescribed burning, and harvesting timber to increase habitat for wildlife.The SOPA gives early notice of upcoming projects that may interest you and gives status updates of projects currently undergoing environmental analysis. If you find a project that you are interested in, please contact the Project Lead or contact person so you can become involved in the environmental analysis and documentation process.
National Forests In North Carolina Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Camp Patterson CCC Interpretative Trail
The Croatan NF proposes the Camp Patterson CCC Interpretive Trail project which aims to preserve and showcase the rich history of the CCC camp while providing an educational and immersive experience for visitors.
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City of Havelock McCotter Canal SUP
The Croatan Ranger District proposes to permit the City of Havelock to perform bank stabilization and road maintenance work on McCotter Canal and the adjacent access road on National Forest System lands.
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Duke Energy Distribution Powerline Relocation and Decommissioning Project
The proposal requests to relocate approximately 10,990 feet of the Havelock 23kV Feeder (along existing maintained roads) and decommission approximately 8,200 feet of existing inaccessible overhead distribution line within Croatan National Forest.
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Groundhog Creek Trail and Rube Rock Trail Decommission
Remove these trails from system as they are unmaintained, are not utilized, in disrepair, and are on unsustainable layout.
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Jackrabbit Bike Trail Reroute and Culvert Removal Project
This project will construct an approximately 550 foot reroute of the Central Loop Trail (TR750) connecting the bicycle trailhead to the main trail system. Culvert removal will occur where existing trail lies and site will be recontoured.
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Mill Ridge AT Reroute
Relocation of Appalachian Trail from road into treeline.
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NCDOT Project - Replace Bridge 159 on SR 1326, Joe Brown Highway, over Hanging Dog Creek
The proposed action is to replace the one-lane bridge on SR 1326, Joe Brown Hwy, over Hanging Dog Creek, with a 2-lane bridge. This would also straighten the curve on the western bridge approach.
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North Little Project
The Croatan NF is proposing to improve forest health and maintain wildlife habitat through timber management activities.
Under Analysis
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Alarka WRAP Watershed Improvement Project
Decommission approximately 0.5 miles of western portion of FSR 86E and non-system road. Place approximately 0.9 miles of FSR 86E into storage. Install features around perimeter (approximately 0.25 miles) of wildlife opening. Culvert replacements.
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Appalachian Trail Relocation at Log Cabin
The proposed action is to relocate approximately 1.13 miles of trail to avoid private property.
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Big Ivy Road Repairs
Repair of road damage that occurred during Tropical Storm Fred including replacing several culverts with structures that improve Aquatic Organism Passage
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Bobby Setzer Fish Hatchery Redesign
The proposed action includes replacing the dated and failing infrastructure of the existing fish hatchery and improving operational efficiency and healthy yield of fish.
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Cat Gap Loop Trail Temporary Access
Create a half-acre temporary gravel parking lot for accessing John Rock area trails near the parking area for the Cat Gap Trailhead which is temporarily closed for construction.
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Catheys Creek Watershed Restoration Project Part Two
A Watershed Restoration Action Plan was created for Catheys Creek Watershed, this project is proposing to implement the actions proposed in this WRAP.
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Croatan NF Monitoring Program
Update to the Croatan NF Monitoring Program
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Crossover Project
The proposed action includes timber harvest, prescribed burning, and improvement of wildlife, fisheries, and botanical habitat to reestablish age class and structural diversity in NE Cherokee and southern Graham Counties, NC.
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Davidson River Campground Bath House and Utility Renovation
Disposal of twelve bath houses at Davidson River Campground to be replaced by eleven newly constructed accessible bath houses. Work to include associated water and sewer line replacement.
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Davidson River Project
Streambank stabilization along Davisdon River from the Pisgah Fish Hatchery downstream to the confluence with Looking Glass Creek - rehab/improve river entry points
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Dick's Creek White Oak Regeneration Project
Timber stand improvements (thinning) and underplanting of white oak across approx. 5 acres and prescribed burn of approximately 70 acres in Dick's Creek watershed and vicinity.
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Duke Energy Wesser - Silver Mine Power Line Project
The proposed action is to replace power lines along U.S. Hwy 19 between Wesser Road and Silver Mine Road. Most of the work will occur within the existing NCDOT right-of-way.
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English Chapel Bridge Project
Replacement of English Chapel Bridge due to damage from Tropical Storm Fred
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Grandfather, Appalachian, & Pisgah (GAP) Restoration project
The Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project proposes actions to restore fire-adapted sections of Pisgah National Forest and reduce wildfire risk to resources and nearby communities.
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Graveyard Fields Project 2019
The proposed action includes trail maintenance in Graveyard Fields and Graveyard Ridge area; regeneration of red spruce; stand improvement treatments in recently planted red spruce in Flat Laurel; and stream restoration along Yellowstone Prong.
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Kings Mountain Point and Walkers Creek Prescribed Burns
Proposed broadcast prescribed fire within the identified unit boundaries during the dormant season initially and returning every third year. The only ground disturbance necessary will be blading of FSR 6521 and 6522 off of Lassiter Mill Rd.
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Lickstone Project
The Lickstone Project is a forest vegetation, wildlife habitat, and watershed management project.
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Lomax Resource Management Project
The Uwharrie Ranger District is proposing to make recreation facility and trail improvements in the Wood Run Area and to implement vegetation management in the Wood Run and Morris Mountain Area.
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Nantahala Fire and Rescue Boat Dock - Nantahala Lake
Issue a special use authorization to the Nantahala Fire and Rescue Squad to construct a 20' x 6' boardwalk and steps on NFS lands at the shore of Nantahala Lake, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC, and connect to a slip for a S&R boat.
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Nantahala Mountains Project
Multiple resource management treatments for the Nantahala Mountains area of western Macon County, NC. Formerly Turkey Pen and Redbird Projects.
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Nantahala National Forest Programmatic EA for Stand Improvement Treatments
Provide programmatic direction for a standard set of treatments that promote the regeneration and survival of woody forest vegetation within the natural range of historic variation for a variety of ecosystem benefits.
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NCDOT Project - NC 143 Cherohala Skyway to Robbinsville
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. Project currently on hold pending additional DOT funding.
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NCDOT Project - US Highway 74 (A-9) Robbinsville to Almond
The proposed action is to improve transportation options from Robbinsville to Almond in Graham County to provide the transportation infrastructure necessary for the well-being of local and regional traffic.
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Northside Restoration Project
Approximately 2,211 acres of vegetation management including silvicultural treatments, prescribed burning, and wildlife opening management in the Alarka and Plott Balsam Mountain Ranges. The project is a part of a costewardship initiative with EBCI.
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Pisgah-Canton Duke Transmission Line ROW Widening
Expansion of existing transmission line ROW and Hazard Tree Zones to 75 feet on both sides of the line for a total of up to 150 feet of combined ROW and Hazard Tree Zones (varies by Management Area).
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Rattler Ford Campground Shed Removal
Removal of dilapidated shed from Rattler Ford Campground.
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Red Spruce Restoration Project
The Cherokee National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Monongahela National Forest, and the National Forests in North Carolina seek to implement large landscape red spruce - fir ecosystem restoration.
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Sandy Flat and Boone Fork Watershed Improvement
Removing culverts, replacing with low water crossings, and stabilizing stream bank.
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Southern Appalachian Watershed Resiliency Project
The Southern Appalachian Forests(Cherokee National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, National Forests in North Carolina and Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest seek to implement large landscape watershed resiliency efforts.
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Timber 101
The project area proposed for treatment contains approximately 3,000 acres of the Croatan RD. Proposed vegetation management activities would improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and restore natural forest desired conditions.
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Whigg Branch/Upper Santeelah ERFO Project
Several repairs needed on FSR-81 & FSR-81C, including: culvert replacements, fill slope repairs, and bridge replacement on 81C.
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White Grape Bend Project
The proposal is to conduct shortleaf pine ecosystem restoration, including timber harvest, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat, fisheries habitat, and botanical habitat improvement projects in Cherokee Co, NC near White Grape Bend on Hiawassee Lake.
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Wilson Lake Dam Decommission and Restoration
Remove upper and lower dams of Wilson Lake. Stream channels and adjacent land to be rehabilitated. Stream channel structures proposed to prevent erosion/stabilize affected areas. Unclassified road prism decommission and white pine to be removed.
Analysis Completed
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Catheys Creek Watershed Restoration Project
This project seeks to improve Catheys Creek watershed - the sole source of water for the City of Brevard. Proposed improvements include stream restoration, stream crossing improvements, road maintenance and non-native invasive plant treatments.
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Courthouse Vegetation Management
The proposal includes vegetation, recreation, and fuels management activities in Analysis Area 13 on the Pisgah Ranger District.
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Harbor Cove Marina Special Use Permit Authorization
Issue an updated Special Use Permit for the Harbor Cove Marina along the shore of Hiwassee Lake.
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Linville Trailheads Forest Order
The proposed action is to issue a forest order for camping restrictions at specific trailheads on the Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest to provide a safe user experience and resource protection.
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Murray Branch Hazard Tree Removal
Removal of hazard trees at Murray Branch day-use recreation site
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Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Plan Revision
Revision of the Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Land Management Plan (Forest Plan)
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Nantahala River Large Woody Debris Project
The proposed action is to fell several trees into the upper Nantahala River in order to improve habitat for aquatic resources.
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Neuse River Recreation Sites
The Neuse River Recreation Sites Project involves Flanners Beach, Fisher's Landing, Pine Cliff and Siddie Fields Recreation sites. Potential activities include hurricane damage restoration and recreation site amenity improvements.
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Roan Mountain Water Line Replacement
The proposed action includes replacement of a water line from well, to a new pumphouse, to the holding tank and distribution lines. This project will also include some road repair and paving.
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Sale of Former Highlands Ranger District Work Center
Sell the lands and buildings that comprise the Work Center for the former Highlands Ranger District, Macon County, North Carolina.
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White House Forks Restoration Project
The Croatan Ranger District is proposing to improve and restore timber and wildlife habitat through various management treatments.
On Hold
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Island Creek Trail
Trail management within the Island Creek area. In addition, the trailhead parking lot would be reconstructed.
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Meetinghouse Mountain Road Access Project
Grant access across National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, North Carolina for vehicular access to private lands.
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Nantahala National Forest Wildlife Openings Rehabilitation Project
The proposed action is to conduct rehabilitate select existing wildlife openings on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts in Macon and Cherokee Counties, NC.
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Tusquitee Ranger District Insect Infestation Treatment Project - Phase 1
The proposed action includes planting and regeneration treatments in stands that are dominated by off-site white pine and which are at risk of insect infestation.
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Water Tank Repair at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
The proposed action is to repair the concrete reservoir that supplies water to the flush restrooms at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, NC. Restrooms are currently closed to public use.
Cancelled
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Church Sign for Calvary Church
The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow the Calvary Church to place a sign in a road right-of-way the Forest Service owns near the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road in Craven County, North Carolina.
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Crooked Run Road
The Forest Service is proposing to restore access to FSR 204 by reconstructing an existing, closed system road (FSR 209) to a maintenance level (ML) 3. Proposed road reconstruction would be approximately 2.1 miles along FSR 209.
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Dennie Easement
The proposed action is to grant access to private land.
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Fires Creek Road Roadslide Repair Project
The proposed action is to repair a small road slide on the Fires Creek Road (FSR 340) in Clay County, North Carolina.
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Footpath Divide
Project was combined with the Wood run project under the new name of Lomax Resource Management Project.
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Home Trail Reroute and Maintenance
The proposed action is to reroute and extend a portion of the Home Trail, conduct trail maintenance and convert a section of old road to trail.
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Lovers Branch Wildfire Resilience Project
The proposed action includes a combination of stand improvement, commercial thinning, regeneration, and prescribed burning to reduce the risk and increase the resilience to wildfire.
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Nantahala Ranger District Post-Fire Crop Tree Release Project
The proposed action is to conduct mechanical and chemical treatments to release stump sprouts of hard mast-producing trees that were top-killed during arson fires in fall of 2016.
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NC 215, NCDOT Project
NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 215 in Transylvania County from US 64 to SR 1326 south of Balsam.
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REMC Pole Replacement Tower Road
The proposed action is to install a new power pole and lines to replace existing lines, in a new location.
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Renewal of City of Brevard
The proposed action is to renew a special use permit for the City of Brevard.
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Toppenberg Easement
The proposed action is to provide access to private land
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Turkey Pen Project
The proposed action is to conduct multi-resource management treatments on the Nantahala Ranger District in Macon County, North Carolina.
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White Pine Conversion
The proposed action is to convert white pine plantations to species more appropriate for the sites through commercial timber harvest.
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Wildlife Opening Prescribed Burns
The proposed action is to prescribe burn 50-100 acres of dormant season wildlife openings for maintenance of grasses and forbs.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Alerts & Warnings
- Hurricane Helene: Nantahala National ClosuresForest
- Hurricane Helene: Pisgah National Forest Closures
- Uwharrie Ranger District- Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
- Pisgah Ranger District- Catheys Creek Road Closure
- Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek
- Roan Mountain Recreation Area CLOSED For 2024 Season
- Avery Creek Rd closed due to storm damages
