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Projects
Project planning follows Forest Service regulations (36 CFR 220), which are based on and are consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations, and USDA regulations. For those not familiar with NEPA or the CEQ regulations, CEQ published a 45-page Citizens Guide that provides information on how citizens can get involved.
Below is the list of projects that have webpages where more information regarding the project can be found. Please note that not every project has its own webpage. The complete list of projects can be found in the Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA). The SOPA lists current projects proposed on the Forests which require environmental analysis. Special Use projects are included in the SOPA but can also be found on the Special Uses page.
DISCLAIMER: Documents may appear on this web page after the official comment or appeal period has ended. Official comment periods last 30 days; beginning the day after the legal notice is published in the newspaper of record. Objection periods last 45 days beginning the day after the legal notice is published in the newspaper of record. Check the legal notice to determine the beginning and ending dates of these periods or call the district office.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Fanes Mill
Multi-resource project to help improve forest conditions; stands more resilient to stressors such as weather, insects, and disease. Improving habitat for game species as well as threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. Improving trails, roads.
Under Analysis
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2023 Rosetta Forest Restoration CE
Project is designed to increase hardwood resiliency, to improve forest health, promote species diversity, increase productivity and promote a more resilient forest. This area has also had several storm events occur within the past 10 years.
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2024 Big Piney Prescribed Burn and Habitat Restoration Project
The project area for the 2024 Big Piney Burning and Habitat Restoration Project proposes periodic prescribed burning on 131,595 acres of National Forest lands in Johnson, Newton, Madison, Searcy, Pope, Conway, and Van Buren Counties.
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Blanchard Springs Caverns Facilities Renovation Project
Renovation of the Blanchard Springs Caverns Visitor Information Center and cavern trail infrastructure within Blanchard Springs Caverns
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Carter Mountain Project
Forest management in the Carter Mountain area of the Mt. Magazine Ranger District.
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Greenbench Culvert
Repairing a box culvert on Greenbench Road.
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Resort-Marina Permit STF0002-Amendment 3
Construction of a 1.3 mile non-motorized trail within the permitted use area of Mississippi River State Park to connect the Storm Creek Campground and Storm Creek Day-Use area.
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Temple Hill Project
252 acres pine and 434 acres hardwood thinning. Prescribed burning in total project area of 2603 acres.
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Woods Mountain Farm Bill
The Forest Service proposes to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestations through the implementation of Commercial Thinning, Regeneration activities, and Timber Stand Improvement with midstory reduction on 2,399 acres.
Analysis Completed
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Amendment of Appendix F of the Forest Plan
This is a programmatic plan amendment affecting vegetation management practices described in Appendix F of the Forest Plan.
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E-bike Use on the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests Environmental Assessment
Project to evaluate purpose-built bike trails on the Ouachita and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests to allow use of e-bikes in accordance with revised FS directives.
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Grassy Road Travel Management
Travel Management for Grassy Road on the Pleasant Hill RD.
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Highway 23 - bridge over Mulberry River
ARDOT is planning improvements to Highway 23 approximately 1.6 miles south of Cass in Franklin County on National Forest. More info including draft EA available @ https://public-notice-job-040621-draft-4f-mulberry-202405-ardot.hub.arcgis.com
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Indiana Bat Habitat Restoration Project
Restoration of habitat for the endangered Indiana bat through timber harvests, thinning, prescribed fire and associated actions within the primary and secondary conservation zones utilizing an adaptive management approach.
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Permit to Use FSR91012A to Access Private Land
Request for legal access to private property surrounded by NFS. Involves issue of a permit to use 1.7 miles FSR91012A and 0.2 mile of an existing driveway to the western boundary of the private property for a 20-year term.
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Shores Lake Road Improvements Project
Improvement of 10.17 miles of Shores Lake Road.
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Wedington Wildcat Stream Restoration Project
Streambank and riparian area restoration activities to exclude cattle from stream using fencing. Plant native species to protect and stabilize streambanks, deter off road vehicles from accessing stream using boulders.
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Young Mike Sherman
Forest Health; Timber Harvest; wildlife habitat and fishery improvements; road stabilization; protection of heritage resources; fuels reductions; NNIS control; recreation management
On Hold
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Bear Creek Lake Dam Spillway Rehabilitation Project
Replacement of the Bear Creek Lake dam primary chute spillway & associated activities to address deficiencies that led to failure of the existing spillway in 2019 & to ensure the structure meets established national standards
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Ozark Vegetation Management Project
Vegetation management activities across Ozark National Forest, including timber, silvicultural treatments, burning, and wildlife management, also connected actions such as roads/firebreaks.
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Range Allotment Management Project
Manage allotments on district by grazing livestock to combat woody plant encroachment and maintain open conditions.
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Sylamore Range Allotment Management Project
Proposing management of 4 range allotments with conversion from exotic pasture grass to native grasses, forbs and herbaceous species on fields; proposal includes placing 2 allotments in closed status and removing them from the NFS range system.
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Walk and Roll Trail Management Project
Maintenance and improvement of non-motorized trails; actions will include realignment when needed;limited herbicide use; converting a road and a user-created trail to system trail; constructing new trail
Cancelled
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Locke Salvage Project
Salvage of storm damaged trees in area impacted by May 7th 2024 wind event. Use of heavy equipment using skidders, dozers, logging tricks. System roads will be needed to access areas. May create up to 1/2 mile temporary roads.
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Mountain Man Salvage Project
Salvage of trees damaged by wind event in Fern Community on May 7th, 2024. Use of heavy equipment to extract timber such as skidders, dozers, logging trucks using system roads and up to 1/2 mile temporary road construction.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
