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SOPA Reports

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed actions for Kisatchie 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.

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Kisatchie National Forest Projects

Place a fiber-optic cable along the southwest side of LA-8 beginning approximately 90 ft. west of LA-8 proceeding west along the southwest & northwest side of LA-8 for approximately 1.33 miles to #6461 Then south for .289 ft.

Proposed activities will consist of authorizing the Breezy Hill Dirt Riders Club to construct a temporary trail approximately 14 miles in length with an average width of 4 feet.

District wide prescribed burn EA

Timber stand improvement and wildlife habitat improvement across the entire Calcasieu Ranger District.

Trail and Site repair on the Calcasieu Ranger District

Presently, the trail system is closed due to severe resource damage from hurricane and tornado events. This project will rehabilitate the trail to a sustainable grade and condition.

Special Use Permit #CAT25 Renewal

Renew or re-issue a special use permit to City of Winnfield for maintenance and operation of a 6" waterline to the CCA or Prison Facility on the Gum Springs Rd.

Cleco is looking to run power to private property located in Compartment 6. To accommodate this line it will requiring clearing .6 ac of land to build the line.

Control aquatic invasives in Little Cypress Pond, Government Pond, Fullerton Lake, and Valentine Lake. Control non-desirable plant species at Fullerton Recreational Area and Camp Claiborne.

The Proposed Action will allow the JRTC and Fort Johnson to continue utilizing 98,125 acres of Kisatchie National Forest lands for military training activities critical to their readiness mission.

The purpose of this project is to enhance the availability of the current range of recreational opportunities available on the Gum Springs Lake. The actions include:Establishing the trail, adds a parking lot, a viewing pier, a Gazebo, and bathroom.

The purpose of the project is to treat terrestrial and aquatic invasive plant species occurring forest-wide in the KNF. In addition to nonnative invasive species, the project would treat some native species that are problematic in certain areas.

Release Louisiana Pinesnakes on appropriate habitat of the Kisatchie NF

RCW Habitat Improvements, thinnings, road closures, non-native invasive plant specie treatments, pre-commercial thinning, etc.

2.87 miles of 4 inch pipeline to connect wells on proposed Petro Hunt USA 32 into existing Petro Hunt USA 34 wells. Pipeline would be buried 3 feet deep; 9,077 feet would be trenched in the road right-of-way, 6,080 feet would be horizontally drilled.

Red-Cockaded woodpecker habitat improvement by thinning cluster and recruitment sites on approximately 430 acres.

The project area is approximately 5,572 acres which includes activities of thinning, clearcutting, site preparing, planting of yellow pine, releasing seedlings, mechanical fuel reduction, herbicide application, RCW cavity installation, etc.

Beautification of approximately 7 scenic overlooks throughout the Kisatchie Ranger District. Work could include timber harvest/tree removal/bushhog to accentuate view.

Construct a single-track, multi-directional trail for motorcycles, bicycles, and hikers including two trailheads, signs, etc.

Water Works District #3 wishes to construct a water test well on property owned by the US Forest Service in the commonly known Camp Livingston area. The proposed pump station will connect to the existing 20" water main on Camp Livingston road.

Mr. Waters is proposing the use of Forest Service Road 813 to access his private property located just North of Caney Lakes Recreational Area in Minden, Louisiana. Mr. Waters proposal would only use the last .25 miles of Forest Service Road 813.

Project Archive

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