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As part of managing the vast natural resources under Forest Service care, agency resource specialists conduct an environmental analysis of proposed projects following guidance provided in the Forest Plan and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) . These analyses are documented in a variety of NEPA documents.
The projects listed in the "NEPA Projects" quick link (right) are currently being analyzed or have been recently completed. Oversight of this process for all of the National Forests in Florida, and the Florida National Scenic Trail, lies with the Supervisor's Office in Tallahassee.
The Forest Service depends on public involvement to make this process most effective and your involvement is strongly encouraged. In addition to your involvement during the project planning and development stages, you may also be entitled to appeal a project decision. Learn about your right to appeal a decision.
Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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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 obliterate motorized access points into Alexander Springs Wilderness. Decommission 1,000ft of the FR 18-1.8 and complete restoration and erosion abatement activities. Change 1.9 miles of FR 18-1.8 from management level 2 to management level 1.
This project is needed to reduce the woody vegetation, increase herbaceous vegetation, and improve the seasonal ponds and surrounding uplands to a point they can safely be maintained with prescribed fire.
The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the fuel loading and restore forest health in areas that were damaged by Hurricane Michael by removing downed and damaged trees.
The Blue Moon timber project comprises of 729 acres of forest treatments in forest compartments 23 and 69. These areas will be commercially thinned with patch clearcuts mixed in the stands.
The Forest Service proposed to conduct timber management and wildlife habitat improvement activities on 3,600 acres of the Apalachicola National Forest. The proposed action include 2,800 acres of thinnings and 800 acres of modified group selection.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical university is requesting a special use permit to develop and manage a current safety zone, add a fence and reroute a portion of forest road 77.1.1B and fire line admin road 42.
The Osceola National Forest is proposing to conduct forest restoration activities on approximately 1,906 acres in forest compartments 23, 69, 105, and 119. Treatments will include timber thinning, patch clearcuts, roller chopping, prescribed burning, mowing/mulching, site prep, and planting.
The Ocala National Forest (ONF) proposes to complete timber harvesting by thinning to improve forest health, improve groundcover conditions, and reduce hazardous fuels. Connected actions could include roler drum chopping after harvesting.
This project proposes amendments to the National Forests in Florida Revised Land and Resource Mangement Plan to accelerate ecological restoration activites through revision of vegetation management standards.
The Apalachicola National Forest, Wakulla Ranger District, intends to prepare a Decision Memo (DM) for the replacement of a road bridge on forest service road 313. The bridge is located in compartments 316 and 317 of the Wakulla Ranger District, Waku
The Osceola National Forest is proposing to conduct wildlife habitat improvement treatments on approximately 1,969 acres. Treatments will include timber thinnings, patch clearcuts, and other vegetation management treatments in compartments 8, 103, 104, 107, 108, and 116.
The project proposes to connect the Florida Power and Light Company's (FPL) Raven Substation in Columbia County, Florida, to Gulf Power Company's (GPC) Sinai Substation in Jackson County, Florida.
The Apalachicola National Forest proposes to salvage dead and dying trees associated with a recent wildfire. Activities will include shelterwood and clearcuts of damaged areas.
The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the fuel loading and restore forest health in areas that were damaged by Hurricane Michael by removing downed and damaged trees.
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners and Leon County Public Works are requesting to construct a helipad adjacent to its already constructed volunteer fire department (VFD) located at 625 Smith Creek Rd, Tallahassee, FL.
The Forest Service is proposing a habitat restoration and fuels management project on the Apalachicola National Forest. Activities would include thinning, modified group selection, shelterwood cuts, clearcuts and timber stand improvement.
The USDA Forest Service is requesting comments in developing a proposal to address the continued need to conduct prescribed fire and other fuel reductions techniques across the National Forests in Florida.
The purpose of this project is to effectively mitigate non-native aquatic infestations and to restore ecological balance to the ponds located within the Ocala National Forest.
The purpose of this project is to effectively mitigate non-native aquatic infestations and to restore ecological balance to the ponds located within the Ocala National Forest.
The Osceola NF proposes to evaluate and select pine stands across the forest for timber thinning and re-establishment of longleaf pine to reduce hazardous fire fuels, improve plant and wildlife habitat, and to establish healthy ecosystem processes.
Restructure recreational trail use by eliminating, combining, or relocating motorized and non-motorized trails. Current situation: unmanagable user behavior and conflicts, safety concerns, and overlapping and incompatible trail systems.
The Apalachicola National Forest proposes to execute a temporary closure of the Prospect Bluff Recreational Area for resource protection and public health and safety reasons.
The Apalachicola National Forest is proposing to salvage and restore the area within and around the trout pond recreation area following a severe wind event.
Windstream Communications proposes to bury 12,941 ft of fiber optic cable along NE Thomas Camp Rd. and Drew Rd. to bring internet service to rural communities.
The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the fuel loading and restore forest health in areas that were damaged by Hurricane Michael by removing downed and damaged trees.
