Projects

Utilization of FSR 517C to access private land that is surrounded by national forest lands.

Proposal to treat FS road corridors containing standing dead trees on roads open to the public and on closed roads used for firelines or other management activities. To view project documents, copy and paste this link https://usfs-public.box.com/s/43rl6rq0zilm3zbnbrlx0u897g94net4

The Bankhead Ranger District is proposing to repair the Sipsey Fork and Thompson Creek bridges to a safe and useable condition. Current substructures would be retained, although they would be reinforced and repaired where needed.

Tennessee Valley Authority has proposed to install a new section of transmission power line (0.26 miles on NFS land), renew an expired authorization for a transmission line (14.58 miles on NFS land), and add an additional pole and fiber optic cable to the existing transmission line on Bankhead.

To view documents related to this project, copy and paste this link https://usfs-public.box.com/s/3q7abbnnfkh7ob6p12xkvct89164bklu. Manage southern yellow pine stands to reduce the risk of insect damage, catastrophic wildfire, improve wildlife habitat and restore areas to desired future conditions.

Special Use Projects for road access and utilities installation to private inholdings crossing Bankhead National Forest and covers approximately 2.24 acres.

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to replace the vehicle bridge that crosses Miller Creek, located on the Conecuh NF, to improve public safety as well as continued support of timber sale activity, wildland fire response, prescribed burning, and other crucial forest management activities access.

PowerSouth submitted proposal to update the existing transmission line by replacing (1) Overhead Ground Wire (OHGW) wire with (1) Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) within an existing ROW. This project is ~1.45 miles (17.57 acres). To view: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/wz6b8ohek6b27on8ejys0n0s6hyydm6e

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.

Proposal to treat FS road corridors containing standing dead trees on roads open to the public and on closed roads used for firelines or other management activities. To view project documents, copy and paste https://usfs-public.box.com/s/2hynlnsar8avvapo5v70oydhrlt8574c

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.

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.

Alabama Power Company has requested a permit to install, operate, and maintain an overhead electrical distribution line running for approximately 380 linear feet. The utility right-of-way is located adjacent Germany Mountain Road and the total acreage is approximately 0.26 acres.

The proposal includes clearcuts with reserves, thinning, and planting longleaf pine in areas at risk or affected by Southern Pine Beetles. The project area is approximately 3000 acres.

Proposal to treat FS road corridors containing standing dead trees on roads open to the public and on closed roads used for firelines or other management activities. To view project documents, copy and paste this link https://usfs-public.box.com/s/qvs7wojm50czpaku3l22parooh7kei45

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

This programmatic environmental assessment analyzes effects of emergency actions and closure orders on national forests in the Southern Region and establishes a consistent and efficient framework for authorizing these activities.

Special use permit to install and maintain an overhead powerline to private property.

Special use permit to install and maintain a gravel road, underground waterline, and underground powerline to private property.

Repair of auxiliary concrete spillway and metal debris rack to fix the internal erosion of soils beneath and beside the spillway that pose a major threat to the long-term viability and continued safe function of the spillway.

Approximately 5000 acres located south of highway 278 will be proposed for treatment to restore longleaf pine woodland habitat on suitable and manageable sites or conduct treatments that places stands on the path of longleaf restoration.

Special use permit for an existing driveway, underground waterline and overhead powerline running from Alabama Highway 33 crossing Bankhead National Forest to private property.

Longleaf Pine ecosystem and associated species restoration, Red-Cockaded Woodpecker habitat improvement, and increase resiliency to natural disasters, invasive species and native insects, such as the Southern Pine Beetle.

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.

This programmatic environmental assessment analyzes effects of routine activities related to utilities and communications special uses on national forests in the Southern Region and establishes a consistent and efficient framework for authorizing these activities.

Special use permit to install and maintain an underground fiber optic cable within an existing right-of-way along US Highway 29 crossing the Tuskegee National Forest.