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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Cherokee National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
The project is designed to improve or maintain wildlife habitat, species diversity of stands, and forest health through vegetation management and other treatments.
use fungus treatments asa biocontrol agent, use the chemical dinotefuran, expand the scope of potential treatment areas beyond the original design, use additional predator beetles species as they become available, expand the use of imidacloprid
Project will include approximately 8,760 acres that would receive a treatment of mating disruption pheromones to control the gypsy moth. These acres include approximately 2,290 acres of private land and 6,470 acres of National Forest System land
The 2022 South Zone Prescribed Fire Renewal project renews and amends three existing burn units: McNabb T25, Salt Spring T03, and McCamey O31.
This project would involve multiple prescribed burn entries in the burn units.
Crown Castle proposes to increase the height of their cellular tower from 180' to 210' and add 3 new guyed anchor rods to the existing guyed anchor blocks. Crown Castle has a communication site lease. There would be no new ground disturbance.
This project proposes relocation of approximately 0.45 miles of the Appalachian Trail, decommissioning the old trail and re-blazing the new section of trial and installation of two gates.
This project consists of demolition of the existing trail bridge, including deck, abutments and sills, and construction of a replacement bridge in the existing location. The new bridge will be a single span structure, approximately 20 feet long.
Replace existing structure with a single span structure approximately 20 ft long. Construct new abutments & sills. Bridge will be sited approximately 20 ft downstream of existing location.
AT&T would like to place approximately 11.3 KF of fiber cable and six 30%u201Dx48%u201Dx36%u201D hand holes in the ROW and under the gravel roadway of Fairview Rd from existing HH feeding the Verizon tower at 831 Fairview Rd to a new AT&T tower.
At the request of the Cherokee National Forest, AT&T would install fiber optic line from Lake Ocoee Inn and Marina to the Ocoee Ranger Station. Analysis includes a foreseeable future action to install fiber optic to the Ocoee Work Center on Hwy 30.
Install approximately 13,000 feet of fiber optic line aerially on existing power poles along Hwy 30 and across the Hiwassee River and subsurface in existing conduit line along Hambright Road. Install two hand holes at river crossing.
ATT proposes to install an 8%u2019x8%u2019 equipment cabinet on an existing concrete foundation, 20kw AC generator, H-Frame with meter and disconnect, and underground copper grounding wire and antenna installation on an existing tower structure.
installation of approximately 2700 square feet of fiber optic cable from Hwy 64 at Boyd Gap Overlook following along access road to Sheeptop Communication Tower
Work includes, but is not limited to:mowing, cleaning, repair, maint, & replacement of existing structures and improvements;operation & maint. of utility systems;selective hazard tree & brush removal;and use of pesticides; all in boundaries of sites.
Work includes, but is not limited to:mowing, cleaning, repair, maint, & replacement of existing structures and improvements;operation & maint. of utility systems;selective hazard tree & brush removal;and use of pesticides; all in boundaries of sites.
2nd phase of an Appalachian Trail relocation project from Hughes Gap to Cloudland. About 4,500 feet of relocation from Ash Gap to the historic Cloudland Hotel Historic Site.
About 12,000 feet of trail relocations between Hughes Gap and Beartown Mountain. This is the lower part of a larger relocation from Hughes Gap to Cloudland. Beartown Mountain to Cloudland is now a seperate project
Replace Bald River Falls bridge with a similar structure that meets current safety standards. The structure would include a sidewalk on the downstream side and a sidewalk/viewing platform on the upstream (falls) side.
The Benton Mackaye Thunder Rock Bridge Relocation Project would remove the existing trail bridge, construct a multiple log stringer bridge, construct approximately 150 feet of new trail, and decommission approximately 130 feet of existing trail.
The project would repair and reconstruct a woven wire fence within the Bullet Creek Rare Community to prevent feral swine / wild boar from entering and damaging this unique and rare ecosystem. The existing fence would be removed from the site.
The owner of recreation residence #1 has requested authority to demolish and replace the existing structure. New construction would meet federal, state and local codes.
The camp will tear down and rebuild the 20' X 24' caretaker's workshop with a new 20' X 24' workshop in the existing location within the organizational camp.
Camp Living Stones has requested authorization to take 100 students to the Buck Bald overlook on Thursday afternoons during the 10 week summer months of camp for up to 2 years.
This project focuses on vegetation management (commercial, non-commercial thinning, and prescribed burning) activities designed to restore forest communities to those vegetation types that would be predicted to occur at each given location.
Open the canopy so the existing population can spread. Cut trees(small diameter Virginia Pine and a few hardwood) using chainsaws. The downed trees would then be pulled back a short distance into the forested area adjacent to the site.
Prescribed burn approximately 1512 acres in compartments 242, 243, 249, 250, 251. Never been burned. This is the second half of the Chestnut Ridge Prescribed Burn as outlined in the 2008 Decision.
Currently the area is being treated for NNIS. Once the treated is completed it is proposed to use a combination of mechanical treatments(girdling, felling) and fire to create more favorable habitat conditions for the existing river cane to expand.
Use heavy equipment to dig up to 10 soil pits and collect samples for waste characterization. Samples would be delivered to an offsite laboratory for analysis. All holes would be backfilled with excavated material and covered with soil from onsite.
The Tellico Ranger District proposes the removal of tornado down and damaged trees from approximately a 1 mile segment of the Cold Springs Road. These trees are completely blocking the road and not allowing usage of the road as a through road.
Vegetation Management through various tools for forest health and wildlife habitat improvement. Also, watershed and trail improvements with connected road management.
Non-commercially thin approximately 516 acres in Compartments 21 and 22. Conduct site preparation prescribed burns to promote shortleaf pine and oak regeneration.
A proposal to O&G backpacking trips in the Citico Creek Wilderness has been submitted. A base camp is proposed at Citico 13 campsite. Numerous trails proposed to be used to introduce approximately 90 students each March to wilderness backpacking.
The existing 66" round culvert at Davis Branch on Sina Branch Road is a barrier to aquatic organism passage. The project consists of removal of the existing culvert and installation of an aluminum bottomless box culvert.
The Dennis Cove U-1640 Land Acquisition Project would acquire approximately 129.5 acres of adjoining the Pond Mountain Wilderness. The parcel would be managed under the 4.A Appalachian Trail Corridor management prescription.
The project is designed to improve or maintain wildlife habitat, species diversity of stands, and forest health through vegetation management and other treatments.
Reconstruct and relocate the North River trail bridge with single log bridge, recontour soil around cabin to divert water away from the cabin, and relocate and potentially reconstruct the existing pit toilet and dig a new toilet pit.
This project focuses on vegetation management (thinning) activities designed to maintain a healthy forest. This project also focuses on low intensity bum to develop open woodland conditions and create mixed hardwood/pine system.
Salvage 172 acres of dead, down and wind thrown timber to reduce public safety hazards, decrease remaining wildfire fuel loads, and promoting a healthy forest. Reforest the harvested area following salvage operations.
The project would install approximately 1,840 feet of three phase distribution powerline with approximately 10 new power poles and remove approximately 640 feet of electric line near Oosterneck Road.
Install 2,300 feet of three phase distribution power line along Shaw Mountain Road and to retire 1,250 feet of overhead electrical facilities along Seng Garden Road. Clearing will be from ground to sky up to 40 feet in width.
The FY 2025 South Zone Prescribed Fire- Ocoee Ranger District Project would conduct prescribed fire on approximately 13,332 acres on 8 burn units on the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District.
This project
proposes an easement request for access to the Farthing Tract, which is private property
surrounded by Cherokee National Forest (CNF). The landowner is requesting to put in an access road to their property which will cross CNF property.
The Fiscal Year 2024 Prescribed Fire Project would conduct prescribed fire on 41,919 acres on 28 burn units: 15 burn units on the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District and 13 burn units on the Tellico Ranger District.
This project focuses on thinning activities designed to maintain a healthy forest.Also,this project focuses on low intensity burns to move stand toward an open woodland condition and promote upland oak,shortleaf pine and a more open forest condition.
FLEC has proposed to relocate a distribution line in the Indian Boundary Recreation Area. Approximately 500 ft. of aerial cable will be removed and then 1,000 feet of aerial cable and 200 ft. of buried would be installed along NFSR 345H1 and 345H.
The project would construct a permanent observation platform, walkway, and river access at Baby Falls Day Use Area. Design and construction materials of the viewing platform would be consistent with proposed Bald River Falls Bridge construction.
Maintenance of existing buildings, repair or replacement of existing site features and furnishings, repair and enlargement of boat ramps and launches, replacement of boat ramps, riverbank erosion repair, and drainage improvements.
The project would maintain, repair, or replace existing site features and furnishings, redesign campground layouts, remove hazard trees, harden user-created river access at recreation sites, and complete site drainage improvements in the Tellico area
150 acre addition to the existing Gravelstand burn unit. The additional acreage is adjacent to the existing Gravelstand unit with similar vegetation, wildlife habitat, and topography. The connector would be burned in conjunction with the main unit.
Hazardous Fuels Mitigation along the Stone Mtn Tower Road and around the communication towers at the end of the Stone Mtn Tower Road. Thinning trees around towers and road in conjuction with tree removal work TN Dept. of Forestry is conducting.
Thin approximately 52 total acres in compartment 91, stand 12 and compartment 92, stand 16, then conduct a midstory control prescribed burn to reduce undesirable understory competition.
approx. 2500 ft burial of waterline to service Grassy Fork Community of Cocke County. Placement in current roadbed/ditchline. All areas are considered previously disturbed.
The 4x4 tour group is requesting a special use permit that would allow them to lead guided jeep/street legal UTV tours in and around Rocky Top, Hall Top and The Gulf.
This project focuses on thinning activities designed to maintain a healthy forest.Also,this project focuses on low intensity burns to move stand toward an open woodland condition and promote upland oak,shortleaf pine and a more open forest condition.
This project focuses on moving the stands toward a more open woodland condition, with pockets of mature timber with grassy herbaceous layers, and a mosaic feature of pine/oak regeneration.
The proposed action is to provide a safe creek crossing location to access Houston Valley Recreation Area and protect the streambank. The proposed action is needed for visitor safety and to mitigate negative effects to aquatic species.
Utilize native materials to enhance Indian Boundary Lake habitat for non-game and game fish species and macro-invertebrates by adding natural brush and woody vegetation to the lake bed.
Replace and relocate Bridge 13 30 feet downstream of the current location, construct 215 feet of new trail, and decommission 230 feet of existing trail. Work would be completed by USDA Forest Service personnel with heavy machinery and hand tools.
Create and maintian wildlife openings adjacent to the power line ROW located near Indian Boundary Recreation Area. The project would be completed through partnership with Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative and National Wild Turkey Federation.
The Cherokee National Forest is proposing a temporary reroute of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Iron Mountain Gap due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The reroute would last until projects that restore connectivity are complete.
Special Use Permit to host rally car race on the Ocoee Ranger District for June 12-17.The race would utilize National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 23, 44, 55, 67, 99, 103, 220, 221, 302, and 1333. Four areas are identified for spectators.
This project is designed to improve the vegetation of the proposed area by thinning the stands with variable density to a range of basal areas from 35 to 60 sq ft per acre.The proposed area is <70 acres and is located in Compartment 385.
Lake Ocoee Inn and Marina have been under permit for 70 years.The current 20-year permit expires December 2012. The permit holder has requested a renewal permit for a term of 30 years. No changes to the existing authorized facilities are requested.
This project focuses on thinning activities designed to maintain a healthy forest.Also,this project focuses on low intensity burns to move stand toward an open woodland condition and promote upland oak,shortleaf pine and a more open forest condition.
The Southern Region of the Forest Service is proposing to change its limits of stay at shelters and designated dispersed campsites along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on several forests of the Southern Region.
This project would replace the existing culvert with a bottomless arch culvert or bridge and simulate the natural stream channel throughout. The project would improve passage for aquatic organisms, restore the stream channel and protect road crossin
Salvage 233 acres in Compartment 30 of dead, down and wind thrown timber to reduce public safety hazards, decrease remaining wildfire fuel loads, and promoting a healthy forest. Reforest harvested areas following salvage.
Replace two failed water crossings with Aquatic Organism Passage structures sized for the stream, reconstruct .35 miles of Forest Service Road 221, and restore aquatic habitat and stream stability that mimics a properly functioning system.
The Forest Service proposes to acquire 557.72 acres, more or less, situated in Civil District No.5 of Monroe County, Tennessee, located in part along Citico Road, being all of Tax Parcel 35.00 (Map 61).
The project would remove an instream concrete dam at river mile 8.3 near Young Branch in Citico Creek. The dam would be removed with heavy machinery in a live or wet stream. All dam materials would be removed from the site.
Grading, graveling, & tree removal to improve the existing woods road for ingress/egress and providing a small trailhead parking area on a portion of USA Tract U-1241e.
This project focuses on moving stands toward a more open woodland condition, with pockets of mature timber with grassy herbaceous layers, and a mosaic feature of pine/oak regeneration using non commercial slashdown treatments and RX fire.
A special use applicant has requested to place an apiary on Lower Sheep Top Road, NFS 332103 from May to October. The apiary is a collection of Italian and European honey bee hives for honey production.
Create early successional habitat, improve forest health and vigor, promote mast-producing species, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat improvements, and maintain, decommission, and authorize roads.
TWRA requested permission to construct a handicapped accessible fishing pier The proposed structure will consist of a wooden walkway that would end in a wooden fishing pier that will be attached to concrete piers located on bedrock on the river.
Issue a permit to Monroe County to add a repeater with rack, antenna, transmission lines and backup at an existing Communication Site building and tower on Waucheesi Mountain.
Install the following at the Waucheesi Communication Tower : new radio system with antennas, microwave system with dish and wave guide, backup power with generator and propane tank, and a HVAC unit for climate control inside the shelter.
This project focuses on vegetation management (commercial thinning) activities designed to maintain a healthy forest. This project also focuses on low intensity burns to develop open woodland conditions, promote upland oak, and shortleaf pine.
The FS proposes to accept a land donation for a total of 5.37 acres. The two parcels of land are located on Unicoi Lakes Road and known as USA Tract K-1608(1.79 ac) and USA Tract K-1610(3.5 ac) Includes survey, mark & placement of boundary monuments.
This project focuses on enhancing aquatic habitat and riparian conditions in streams, lakes, and rivers on USFS lands on the Unaka and Watauga Ranger Districts of the Cherokee National Forest (CNF).
Reconstruct and relocate trails damaged in the 2020 spring storms with Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Funding. Trails include John Muir, Turtletown Falls, Parksville Recreation Area, and Scenic Spur trails.
Project would acquire approximately 280 acres of land near the intersection of Us Highway 64 and TN State Highway 314. The project would incorporate approximately 2.2 miles of existing roads on the parcel into the National Forest System Roads.
Treatments would include the severing of selected stems (chainsaw/manual), application of herbicide, and the use of prescribed fire within the designated unit (212 acres.
Expand the employee parking lot at the Ocoee Ranger station by approximately 135 to the west and add a fence to the existing parking lot on the north side of the ranger station.
TVA is proposing a management agreement with the Ocoee River Outfitters Association, U.S. Forest Service, and the State of Tennessee that would establish partner responsibilities to provide recreational management along the Ocoee River.
Five trail improvements (totaling 4 mi.) to enhance non-motorized trail opportunities. Work will consist of new construction on Rainbow Falls & Seed Orchard Connectors and Dry Pond Lead Bypass, and reroutes on John Muir and Yellow Creek Trails.
Install a water meter near the entrance of recreation residence. Connect water from main line and install water line along centerline of road leading to recreation residence(Approx. 600 ft.) The water line will be placed 18" deep and 12" wide.
The project would provide early successional forest for wildlife, restore forest and wetland comm., release mast-producing trees, improve forest health, provide wildlife habitat components (nest boxes, etc), and manage NFS system and non-system roads
This project proposes relocation of approximately 0.45 miles of the Appalachian Trail running south from Double Springs, along a decommissioned FS road connecting back with the existing trail.
The CNF will advertise,though a prospectus,to fill 2 vacant outfitter guide, fly-fishing permits.The permits will initially be issued for a 2-yr probationary period and upon reaching a successful operation and permit compliance will be extended 8 yrs
Area 1 - 41 ac; Area 2 - 47 ac; Area 3 - 18 acres. Variable density thinning; damaged/diseased trees followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet/black oak, white pine. Longer-lived species, such as oaks and hickory, favored.
Low intensity midstory control burn in three blocks: burn block 1 = 131 acres; block 2 - 270 acres; block 3 - 140 acres. Goal to move area towards open woodland conditions.
The USDA Forest Service proposes to acquire 39.1 acres more or less on Brushy Creek within the Hiwassee River watershed. The parcel would be managed under the "7.B- Scenic Corridor and Scenic Viewshed" management prescription.
Applicant is proposing to use NFS land to conduct guided mountain biking, hiking, running, and lake tours. Various designated trailheads and trails proposed based on type of tour. Stand-up paddle board tours would occur on Lake Ocoee via NFSR 33210.
The objectives of this project are to move the stands toward a more open
woodland condition; with pockets of mature timber with grassy herbaceous layers, and a mosaic
feature of pine/oak regeneration.
This project consists of demolition of the existing trail bridge, including deck, handrails & log stringers, and construction of a replacement bridge in the existing location.
The owner of cabin 33 proposes to demolish the existing residence and replace the structure in the same location. New construction will be in accordance with the plan submitted to the FS and will meet federal, state, and local building codes.
Aerial treatments of an exotic moth known as Lymantria dispar using mating disruption, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Nucleopolyhedrosis virus, or their combination.
OHVs are illegally driving off NFSR 341 into Conasauga Crk and also creating mud holes and ruts in some dispersed campsites. The CNF plans to place natural barriers such as boulders, trees, or tree stumps to block access to the creek and campsites.
To implement management actions to restore "departed" plant communities found within "dry" forest types to their ecological potential. A variety of activities may be used such as: prescribed fire, herbicides, and mechanical and manual treatments.
The Proposed Action would involve multiple silvicultural treatments within the scope of the Programmatic EA, Restoration of Dry Forest Communities on the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest.
Plant shortleaf pine and do mechanical release on approximately 200 acres in 15 units over the next 4-year period. The areas proposed for this treatment are areas where the existing forest was killed or severely damaged by the wildfires in 2012.
This project is proposing to conduct understory maintenance burning to promote open woodland conditions, create a mixed hardwood/pine system, reduce hazardous fuels, and improve wildlife habitat.
Various activities not limited to: replace culverts draining existing ditches, construct broad-based dips, scarify roadbed to remove large rocks, asphalt resurfacing of existing paved sections, place and grade aggregate, and replace gates.
Various activities not limited to: replace culverts draining existing ditches, construct broad-based dips, scarify roadbed to remove large rocks, asphalt resurfacing of existing paved sections, place and grade aggregate, and replace gates.
Address deteriorating road and resource conditions at Ford #2 on Conasauga Creek Road (NFSR #341), which is coincident with the Unicoi Turnpike (40MR408) a declared Sacred Site by the federally recognized Cherokee and Muscogee Creek Tribes.
Restore Spruce-fir habitat on Roan and Unaka Mtn by using gap creation to improve age class distribution and enhance T&E species habitat, under plant with spruce seedlings if necessary,& restore understory growth around the Roan High Knob shelter.
conversion of a portion of the existing Rock Creek YCC Bathhouse to a camp store. Store would be operated by concessionaire. No structural changes to the building. Any changes would non-permanent changes to the interior.
This project is proposing to mitigate sedimentation and disturbance to streambank as well as installing a ~30 feet (horizontal feet) single-log or multi-log, stringer bridge to elevate users traversing the stream crossing.
Remove dead and dying trees for safety reasons along Hwy 395 (Rock Creek Rd), and within the developed recreational area. Trees to be removed include hemlock considered past recovery (>60% needle loss) due to Hemlock Wooly Adelgid.
The purpose of this project is to restore the Blue Ridge Table Mountain Pine-Pitch Pine Woodland ecosystem (9F), a designated rare community in the Cherokee National Forest Revised Land and Resource Management Plan (CNFRLMP)
This project includes constructing a new facility that includes internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking for single vehicles and vehicles with trailers, a boat launch with courtesy boat dock, fishing pier, and vault toilet.
Bury approx. 8607 feet (1.6 miles) and aerially attach approx. 1911 feet (0.4 miles) of fiber optic cable in the area of Shady Valley, Johnson County, TN
The 4x4 tour group is requesting a special use permit that would allow them to lead guided jeep/street legal UTV tours in and around Rocky Top, Hall Top and The Gulf.
Replace 14 culverts on the Tellico and Ocoee Ranger Districts which are serving as migration barriers to fishes, are at risk of failure, or have already failed. Project would follow design elements to limit the impact to aquatic species.
The proposed project would enhance and restore stream habitat for fish and amphibians and improve hydrological function across the South Zone of the Forest.
Short-term (up to 2 years) closure order for all caves and abandoned mines in the Southern Region (2 exceptions)to minimize transmission potential of the fungus that continues to cause white nose syndrome in bats that has affected populations.
The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species.
Vegetation manipulation for ecological restoration; ephemeral pond construction; road daylighting; fuel reduction burns; road construction and road maintenance; and development of a parking area and horse trail.
The project would acquire approximately 153 acres on Starr Mountain in McMinn County, TN. The parcel is adjacent to Gee Creek Wilderness and would be managed under the 7.B Scenic Corridor/Sensitive Viewsheds prescription.
Ocoee Horseride LLC submitted a proposal to conduct outfitter and guide service on three trails (NFST 104, 105, and 119) in the Starr Mountain Horse Trail System.
Utilize commercial and non-commercial harvest to create approximately 383 acres of early successional habitat for wildlife; encourage mast-producing species; provide wildlife habitat; maintain roads, create temporary roads, and authorize roads.
The project establishes a utility corridor 20 feet on either side of the 1.3 mile Sugar Loaf Drive. The corridor would be 6.3 acres in area. Water and fiber optic would be installed subsurface and electric aerially.
Tellico Area Services System (TASS) has requested a permit for approximately 21,000 feet of existing water lines buried along road right-of-ways in multiple locations.
Issue a Special Use Permit to TDEC to take over the operations, maintenance and improvement/replacement of USDA Forest Service, Ocoee River Water Access Facilities %u2013 Big Creek Launch, Rogers Branch Launch and Upper Put-In.
TDOT has proposed to cut approximately 32 hazard trees along approximately 4,100 feet of Highway 30. TDOT would cut and leave the trees located outside of the ROW and cut and remove the trees that are located within the ROW.
Special use applicant has requested to add approximately 1,300 feet of 25 pair aerial cable along Shaw Mountain Road and to retire 1,250 feet of aerial cable along Seng Garden Road.
TDS Telecom has requested to install approximately 2,000 feet of 25 pair copper cable along Oosterneck Road and to retire 650 feet of 25 pair copper cable on the Cherokee National Forest. This line would be on the new FLEC Oosterneck Road Project.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) proposes to construct a ford on an existing utility access road that crosses a tributary of Loss Creek. Currently, vehicles cannot cross the stream to conduct vegetation maintenance on power line L5144.
TVA proposes to replace existing structure 16 of Apalachia Hydro Plant transmission line with a 10 ft. taller pole in order to raise the conductors further from the ground. An existing access road would be utilized to access the site.
TVA proposes to replace three steel structures in a transmission line. A temporary road is needed to access the utility line ROW and it would be 12 ft. wide by approx. 1,500 ft. long. Trucks & trailers would use the road to transport the materials.
To install a new reliable Fiber Optic line along the Rhododendron Trail for the Tailwater Warning System and to issue a Special Use Permit to TVA for the Tailwater Warning System.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has requested permission to place a 60' X 36' metal equipment shed within the Tellico Hatchery compound. This would be granted through an amendment to the existing TWRA Hatchery permit.
This project would allow for the continuation of permitting to conduct fishing outfitting and guiding on the Tellico River, North River, Sycamore Creek, and Citico Creek. This project is located on the Tellico Ranger District.
The bridge would be replaced with a structure similar to the existing bridge. The existing bridge would be removed from the site and disposed of at a suitable location off of the forest. The new bridge would be constructed in the disturbed area.
The project would transfer the management and maintenance responsibilities of the Tellico Intake Bridge from the USDA Forest Service to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The bridge would be maintained to USDA Forest Service Standards.
This is a 100 mi. foot race that would utilize National Forest System Roads and Trails, private and state lands, and less than 1 mi of non-system roads and trails. The event would occur 2 days in May with less than 300 participants.
The FS is proposing to exchange an approximately 71-acre tract containing the church, cemetery and picnic pavilion for an approximately 71-acre tract containing a portion of the Unicoi Turnpike and the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Manual TSI slashdown and leave on approximately 5,600 acres of selected stands. Approximately 239 stands would have non-preferred wildlife trees in the 1-12 inch (229 stands, 5,157 ac)or 1-5 inch (10 stands, 482 ac) DBH range cut and left on site.
The purpose of this project is to improve passage for aquatic organisms, restore stream channel and protect the road crossing and stream from damage during flooding events.
Perform maintenance on all SZ trails (including Wilderness) to include: brushing and limbing within 2-3 feet of trail edge, hazard tree removal, slough and berm, inserting water drainage structures in trail tread, and switchback rebuilding.
Remove dam on Citico Creek just downstream of Doublecamp Creek to restore aquatic organism passage, natural geomorphology and bedload transport regime.
VEC proposes setting one pole, changing out one pole and putting up some new wire over the hiking trail in the ROW on Clemmer trail-where the hikers go in at Chilhowwee lake and go hiking to Benton Falls. There are safety concerns for the trail users
VEC would like to remove 850 ft. of overhead line near the Ocoee Marina. The line would be replaced with 227 ft. of buried cable adjacent to the Marina parking area.
manage permanent grassy & herbaceous openings using a combination of treatment methods; openings include permanent openings benefiting wildlife species & utility corridors under special use permit by utility agencies
Volunteer Electric Cooperative proposes burying a powerline in a roadbed that crosses 100 ft. of National Forest System lands. The line will be 7200 volts and buried in a trench 6 inches wide by 36 inches deep.
Amend Volunteer Energy Cooperative's existing permit to relocate approximately 1.3 miles of aerial power line. The three existing locations would be abandoned and the new lines will be buried in the ROW of Highway 64(1.6mi) or Oswald Dome Road(.3mi)
Western Carolina University has requested a permit to provide outfitting and guiding services to 6th-8th grade school groups for approximately 2 weeks in April for the next 5 years. Activities would occur at established recreation sites.
Install approximately 910 feet of underground water line from where TSR 133 crosses the Cherokee NF boundary to an existing well-house in the Backbone Rock Rec Area. This is a small portion of a larger water line project in TN and VA.
Commercial timber sale (<70 acres). Non-commercial timber sale (93 acres). Multiple prescribed burns are associated within the Point Break project area.
In order to comply with current FCC regulations FLEC has requested permission to replace their current 2-way radio system located at Waucheesi. The proposed action is to authorize installation of a new pole, microwave dish and line of site clearance.
Red spruce trees would be spot planted by hand in an approximately 1,600 ac area. Planting will occur generally above 4,000 feet elevation and in locations with dead or dying hemlock or north facing slopes. Mechanical release would occur as needed.
Open the canopy at one of the two locations of white fringeless orchid on the Forest using chainsaws to directionally fell one to three trees in the immediate vicinity of the site. The felled trees would be left on site.
This project proposes a multiple loop horse trail in the White Rocks / Walnut Mountain / Roan Mountain area to provide recreational opportunities and economic growth opportunities for the community of Roan Mountain
The purpose of this project is to authorize the decommissioning of an existing communications tower and the construction of a new tower and associated improvements on White Rocks mountain in Carter County, TN.
Disassemble and remove Brown cabin from the permit area to a location off National Forest System land. After removal the cabin site would be allowed to revert to a natural condition.
