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Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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National Forests in Alabama
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
To allow AT&T to bury a fiber optic cable parallel and adjacent to an existing buried telephone line in an existing utility right of way, in order to supply the Tuskegee Ranger Office with internet. To view documents, visit: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/c37uaplx87wujpmyjaajrzp01kryy4oi
Manage southern yellow pine stands by thinning or clearcutting to reduce the risk of damage by southern pine beetles, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, improve wildlife habitat and restore areas to their desired future conditions.
Forest Plan Administrative changes relevant to oil and gas leasing on Conecuh National Forest. This is not a NEPA decision nor a Plan Amendment. NEPA project webpage used to increase visibility.
Alabama Power Company (APC) has requested a permit to construct, operate, and maintain 3.9 miles (4.74 acres) of underground 7.2kv electrical distribution line via directional boring. To view documents related to this proposal, visit: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/23f46ul4kcye97vbhys8v145roxbls6j
To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/bb8nldmh1k47nuaqgqsu3o8nv04ptqmi
Rapid treatment of up to 3,000 acres annually of damaged areas via commercial and non-commercial timber removal to improve the ability of the district to respond quickly and efficiently to issues created by natural disaster and forest health events.
Restore desired conditions of a fire-maintained longleaf pine forest, to improve ecosystem health/resilience and habitat for wildlife species that are dependent on these conditions. To view documents related to this proposal, visit: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/s/fttq8mwfjnnf2t2p22ubpxyg4gbhwdtp
Vegetation management to restore ecological resilience longleaf and shortleaf forested systems on the Big Oak Project area using thinning, shelterwood, clearcut with reserves, herbicide management of mesics, and installation of a vaulted toilet
Proposes to restore and maintain desired conditions of fire-maintained longleaf pine forest and to improve early successional habitat for wildlife species and enhance recreational opportunities for visitors. The project area is ~9,900 acres.
Special use permit to construct a new driveway and install underground powerline and waterline from Forest Service Road 209 to private lands crossing Bankhead National Forest.
Special use permit for an existing driveway and installation of new underground powerlines and waterlines from Forest Service Road 203 to private lands crossing Bankhead National Forest.
Special use permit for an existing driveway, underground waterline and overhead powerline running from Alabama Highway 33 crossing Bankhead National Forest to private property.
Update the Tuskegee Upland Pine II EA to change a portion of the project area in Compartment 1 from thinning to clearcut with reserves and reforest longleaf pine on approximately 150 acres in multiple stands.
The Bankhead will manage approximately 7,500 acres within the Upper Capsey, Lower Capsey and Rush watersheds. This project will improve forest structure, composition and function by means of restoration and commercial thinning and associated actions.
