An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for National Forests in North Carolina 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 proposed action is to treat hemlock conservation areas on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests using a combination of biological and chemical treatments. This project adds additional treatment options to the 2005 HWA Project.
The proposed action is for treatments on several stands which previously received two-age regeneration treatments currently in the 8-18 year age class on the Nantahala Ranger District.
This project proposes to slow the southward facing advanced front of gypsy moth populations in southwest Virginia into North Carolina. Treatments would include a one time early summer application of a pheromone disruptor specific to gypsy moth.
Identify and recommend to the US Capitol landscape architect several 60-80 foot tall evergreen trees for the selection of one to be cut and transported to the US Capitol.
Variable density crown touch thinning in 14 stands to improve Golden Wing Warbler habitat and favor desirable tree species appropriate for the ecological zone.
Amend an existing special use authorization issued to AT&T to improve telecommunication service in Macon and Swain counties by installing new equipment at the tower farm site at Cowee Bald on the Nantahala Ranger District.
The project purpose is to ensure public safety by allowing NCDOT to adequately stabilize a failing slope and reduce the danger of future falling debris. Includes removal of unstable rocks/soil and addition of metal anchors and wire mesh screens.
Issue a new special use authorization for the Alarka Creek Marina and the Greasy Branch Marina, which are located on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Swain County, NC, which have been permitted for >40 years.
The proposal is to renew an existing permit to American Telephone and Telegraph for a road easement to provide access to utility lines and equipment both above ground and under ground and a permit for the maintenance of those lines (20 yr. renewal)
The proposed action is to close out/remove some or all of the recreation improvements at 3 sites; Spivey Gap, Elk Falls, and Corner Rock. Cold Springs site would be mainatined by a volunteer association and would be decommisisoned if said mtc ends.
This project is the prescribed burning of the following units on the Appalachian Ranger District: Victor Fields (1&2), Bowling Green Extension, Joe Berry Extension, Max Patch, and Cherry Creek.
relocation of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in two places near
Beauty Spot Gap on the south side of Unaka Mountain, in Mitchell County, North Carolina. This will provide approximately 1300 feet of new trail.
The proposed action is to reroute two short sections of the Appalachian Trail (0.4 miles and 0.25 miles) near Grassy Gap, approximately 2.9 miles north of Wesser/Nantahala Gorge on the Cheoah Ranger District.
The proposed action is to reroute a section of the Appalachian Trail at Seng Ridge to locate it away from private property and create a more sustainable grade.
Proposal is to add 1 to 2 miles of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails to the existing Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.This project could include reopening & rerouting an old OHV trail that was closed in the 1990's.Reroutes of Slab Pile & Dutch John Trail.
The proposed action is to harvest timber, reconstruct existing old roads, construct new system and temporary roads, do precommercial thinning, and improve wildlife habitat through the development of linear wildlife openings and seeded landings.
The proposed action is to cleanup an unauthorized dump site. Materials would be removed to a depth where natural soil conditions exist. Removed materials would be sorted between recyclable and non-recyclable.
NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Bear Paw Church Road, SR 1313. Proposed improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening.
Installation of buried fiber optic line to Beech Creek Orchard Admin Site, following roads and ROW. Fiber optic will allow for much-needed improvements for communication systems at the site, which will enhance operational efficiency and site safety.
The proposed action is to construct a new conference center for Bent Creek Experimental Forest and to remove the existing building once the new one is built. Access and service routes are also proposed for development.
The proposal is to remove an existing bridge and replace it in a nearby location on the Benton Mackaye Trail in the Santeetlah area, Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, North Carolina.
The proposed action is to designate tent camping sites near the Bettys Creek Gap area along the Appalachian Trail in the Standing Indian basin on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, North Carolina.
The proposal is to conduct prescribed burns on three units on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina.
The proposed action is to move the Big Spring Shelter from the existing location to an area with 15% grade with designated campsites. Trail relocations will occur both above and below the new shelter location.
The proposed action is to relolocate about one mile of the northern portion of the Black Mountain Crest trail and develop a new trailhead to accomodate users. The existing portion of the trail would be rehabilitated.
The proposed action includes a joint burn with the state of NC and the Bluff Community for fuel reduction. The project includes burning about 125 total acres: ~100 acres of private land and ~25 acres of USFS lands (including 3 ac inholding)
NCDOT has proposed replacing Bridge #3 over the Nantahala River on Hwy 19. Proposal includes construction of a temporary bridge either upstream or downstream of the existing bridge while the new bridge is being constructed.
The proposed action is to conduct shortleaf pine ecosystem restoration treatments, including timber harvest, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat, fisheries habitat, and botanical habitat improvement projects in western Cherokee County, NC.
The proposal includes activities to manage vegetation, improve water quality, reduce non-native invasives, improve native plant species, and conduct prescribed burns.
Conduct watershed improvement treatments to Buck Creek, including removing a small dam and restoring native stream ecosystem function, in the Deep Gap area south of US Highway 64 in Clay County, NC.
The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments, construct and reconstruct roads, and improve watershed conditions in southeastern Clay County, North Carolina.
The Buckwheat Knob Trail Renovation Project will use heavy maintenance and tread work within the existing trail prism to rework a series of fall line trails that have eroded into deep, V-shaped ditches.
The proposal is to conduct silvicultural, wildlife, fisheries, and prescribed fire projects in various compartments and stands on the Nantahala Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina.
The project seeks to to repair three sites along Bullpen Road (FS 1178) at approximately mile post 2.11, 2.74, 3.40 where storm events from 2019, 2020, and 2021 resulted in fill slope failures and damage to the Forest Service Road.
The proposed action includes trail construction and rerouting of sections of trail on Butter Gap and Long Branch Trails as well as construction of a connector trail between Cove Crk Campground and Daniel Ridge Rd on former system trail.
Decommission 14 campsites and all associated amenities in flood hazard area, as well as campground's water system. Sites would be rehabilitated to a natural state.
The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and supply timber for the local economy.
The proposed action is to relocate a 1.2 mile segment of Cantrell Creek Trail (TR148) away from Cantrell Creek due to erosion and sedimentation issues. 1,300 ft. of stream restoration activities(Structures and large woody debris)are proposed.
The Croatan Ranger District is considering approving a new Special Use permit for the Town of Cape Carteret. This Special Use Permit would allow for the entity to construct 1.1 mile of multi-use path along NC 58 and Taylor Notion Road.
The Carolina T&T (CenturyLink) permit is for the operation and maintenance of overhead and buried phone lines crossing various sections of the Croatan National Forest.
The proposed action is timber management, wildlife habitat development/enhancement, control/manage non-native invasive plant species, and designate small patch old growth.
The proposed action is to develop a public parking area and trail head, and improve the existing trail to the lower falls, and eventually a new trail between the lower and upper falls, construct a viewing platform, and remove a dam and old building
The proposed action is to improve and/or relocate trail between the parking lot and upper falls, and construct a viewing platform(s). In addition, a dam and old building will be removed.
This project was scoped within the Pisgah RD Recreation Project 2018. The current proposal would shift the municipal water intake upstream about 100 ft, install numerous instream water structures, and close the three designated roadside campsites.
This project seeks to improve Catheys Creek watershed - the sole source of water for the City of Brevard. Proposed improvements include stream restoration, stream crossing improvements, road maintenance and non-native invasive plant treatments.
Project to replace the currently failing waste water treatment facility, move thedump station, renovate the bath house, move the host site, move potentially two camp sites, upgrade electrical and other associated tasks within the existing campgrond.
The Forest Service is proposing to establish access points for boaters on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River within the boundaries of three National Forests (Chattahoochee, Nantahala and Sumter).
Designate sites for boaters to put-in and/or take-out of the Upper Chattooga River consistent with the Environmental Assessment that addressed Managing Recreation Uses in the Upper Chattooga River Corridor.
Implement objectives of the multi-forest Chattooga River Boating Access Project EA to designate and upgrade user-created camp sites in the Chattooga River corridor on the Nantahala Ranger District.
The Nantahala Ranger District is proposing to designate and construct, where needed, long-term sustainable trails for paddler access and to also designate the put-in areas on national forest lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Jackson County, NC.
The proposed action is to restore floodplain and stream habitat by stabilizing the channel with planted native shrubs and trees and using riparian rehabilitation techniques along 0.3 mile stretch of Cheek Creek.
The proposed action is to reauthorize prescribed burning on 21 separate units totaling approximately 6,413 acres in Graham and Swain counties in North Carolina for two burning cycles or up to 10 years.
The Cheoah Ranger District is proposing to conduct prescribed burns on 21 areas totalling 6,413 acres for fuel reduction and to benefit wildlife. The units will be burned at three year intervals over a five year period.
Proposal to relocate and adopt historic portions of approx. 2 miles of trail near China Creek. Lower trail segments are maintenance on existing route, with minor shifts in alignment. Upper reaches of the existing trail will be removed from system.
The proposed action is to a approve a special use permit to allow the Piney Grove AME Zion church to place and maintain a directional sign in a Forest Service owned road right-of-way at the intersection of Highway 101 and Temples Point Road.
Authorize Circle P Farms to manage the height of the vegetation on 0.28 acres of Croatan National Forest land at the end of their private runway for safety.
Expand the fenced and pad area around a water well to comply with State of North Carolina Regulations. City had to drill a new well (moved over 20 feet) to replace a failed casing. State law dictates the protected area around each well at 100 feet.
This project is proposing to conduct understory maintenance burning to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat. The proposal includes prescribed burning on 33 acres of USFS land, enabling NC burn adjacent private lands.
The proposal is to ammend the special use permit with the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to allow removal of vegetation obstructions in the glide path approack of the runway.
The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plant species in the Linville Gorge Wilderness using a combination of manual and chemical treatments.
The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy on the Nantahala RD on lands in the vicinity of Nantahala Lake in Macon County.
The proposed action is to replace a low water ford vehicular crossing on Cove Creek (NFSR 809) with a bottomless arch culvert or similar improved crossing that would improve aquatic habitat and safety.
The project proposes repairs to Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Sites on NFSR 982 Mortimer Piedmont NC-982-6.61 and NC-982-1.82. We are proposing the re-alignment of both the stream and road.
The proposed action includes a combination of stand improvement, commercial thinning, regeneration, and prescribed burning to reduce the risk and increase resilience to southern pine beetle outbreak.
The proposed action is to restore longleaf pine ecosystem conditions district wide using a variety of management actions. Primary actions will be thinning, site prep, planting and midstory control.
Prescribe burn a total of approximately 130,102 acres with units being burned on a rotation of 3-5 years and averaging between 20,000-30,000 acres per year.
Disposal of twelve bath houses at Davidson River Campground to be replaced by eleven newly constructed accessible bath houses. Work to include associated water and sewer line replacement.
The reach of the Davidson River proposed here for enhancement is located below the bridge crossing that accesses the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education extending downstream ~200 meters.
The proposed action is to re-route 1.0 mile of off-highway vehicle trail of the Dickey Bell trail and close 0.5 mile of existing trial in a sensitive resource area.
The proposal is to burn about 2,160 acres in the Dobson Knob area and 1,950 acres in the Lake James area to improve habitat diversity and reduce fuel concentrations.
The proposal is to reposition the existing utility line 34 feet to the west of existing centerline, install 17 new single shaft steel poles, insulators. Old poles and materials will be removed and the corridor will be rehabilitated.
The proposed action is to grant a special use authorization to Duke Energy to upgrade segments of the electric distribution system in Graham County, North Carolina on National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District.
Amend an existing special use authorization issued to Duke Energy to improve telecommunication service by installing new / removing old equipment at the tower farm site at Cowee Bald, National Forest System lands, Macon County, NC, Nantahala RD.
The proposed action is to move a 4,900 foot segment of the existing overhead power line that crosses USFS and reinstall it on a series of new power poles within the NCDOT ROW along NC Hwy 28 near the Almond Community in Swain County, NC.
The proposed action is to relocate approximately 1,750 linear feet of power line from the south side of U.S. Hwy 28 to the north side of Hwy 28 in the Meetinghouse Mountain area of Graham County, NC.
Grant a special use authorization to Duke Energy to upgrade the electrical distribution system to Phase 3 capacity on National Forest System lands adjacent to US Highway 129 in Graham County, NC.
The proposed action is to grant a special use authorization to Duke Energy to make improvements to the power generation and distribution system that crosses National Forest System lands in Macon County, North Carolina.
The proposed action is to work jointly with all owners of Dulaney Bog to conduct prescribed burning treatments to restore fire adapted species on the slopes adjacent to the bog.
Accomplish activities to provide timber products, and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities to include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement.
The proposed action is to issue a special use permit to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to construct a youth center facility and outdoor multipurpose recreational field and walking trails on approximately 20 acres of National Forest land.
The proposed action is to rehabilitate streams across the district damaged by Spetember 2004 tropical storms by planting native vegetation, placing large woody debris in streams, and installing rock vanes.
The proposed action is to use chemical and biological treatments on ash trees on the Nantahala and Pisgah NFs that are at risk of infestation of the nonnative emerald ash borer.
The proposed action is to renew an existing permit for the operation and maintenance of electrical lines for Energy United EMC. This is for a 20 year permit.
The proposed action is to implement wildlife habitat improvement and hazardous fuels reduction through prescribed burning on approximately 1,500 acres throughout the Uwharrie Ranger District.
The proposed action is to conduct prescribed burn treatments on three units totaling 4,007 acres in Cherokee County, NC. Proposed units are Elbow Creek, Flat Branch, and Chambers Creek.
Proposed action is to improve wildlife habitat and plant populations, and reduce hazardous fuels through the use of prescribed fire on approximately 3,000 acres across the district.
Prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface and improve wildlife habitat and longleaf pine regeneration on 2000 acres scatted across the district.
The proposed action is to use prescribed fire to treat 500 acres of new units on the district. Burns could occur in growing season or dormant season using hand or aerial ignition.
The proposed action includes underplanting of Red spruce seedlings followed by limited non-commercial, mechanical only release of planted and natural seedlings.
The proposed action is to create a disabled hunter area in a wildlife field near Flat Top above FSR 278. (Note: proposal has been relocated to the Victor Fields araea)
The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy.
The proposed action is to conduct maintenance of existing multiple-use trails, and construct short segments of new connector trails to improve safety and sustainability at the Fontana and Tsali recreation areas.
Provide timber products and improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, fisheries restoration, and timber/wildlife stand improvements.
This project proposes to install (via lashing to existing French Broad Electric utility lines, no ground disturbance) approximately 4.4 miles (approximately 5 acres with a 10 foot special use permit width) of fiberoptic telecommunication line.
The proposed action is to conduct a prescribed burn near Funnel Top Mountain. The proposal is adjacent to the existing Otter Hole prescribed burn and would increase landscape burning opportunities and improve fire line holding capabilities.
The proposed action is to implement a new silvicultural system and continue testing an existing silvicultural system that are both based on natural disturbance patterns for their potential to regenerate oak and hickory species.
Timber/vegetation management, wildlife habitat development and enhancement, control/manage non-native invasive plants, and small patch old growth designation.
The proposal is to relocate portions of trails in the Brown Mountain OHV Area: Relocate BMTR1 off private property; Relocate BRMT to improve stream crossing; Relocate BMT 6 to sustainable locations; and Relocate MST (TR440) to a sustainable location.
The proposal is to burn six separate areas in Burke and Caldwell counties to reduce fuel loads, improve wildlife habitat, and promote fire dependent and fire adapted species. Individual burns would be implemented over multiple years.
The proposed action is to conduct prescribed burns at Rose Mountain, Old Way Ridge, Mills Creek, Upper Creek, and Boone Fork. The proposal also includes mechanical fuel reduction along the boundary adjacent to the Bluffs subdivision.
The proposed action is to decommission Barkhouse and Mulberry recreation sites. Activities include removal of picnic tables and grills, removal of toilets, and recontouring and reseeding.
The proposed action includes trail maintenance in Graveyard Fields and Graveyard Ridge area; regeneration of red spruce; stand improvement treatments in recently planted red spruce in Flat Laurel; and stream restoration along Yellowstone Prong.
The proposed action is to reroute approximately 0.5 mile of the non-motorized trail known as Gregs Loop/Trail 700. The purpose of the trail reroutes is to locate the trail in a more sustainable location and to reduce soil erosion.
Proposed closure of the Colbert's Creek Road (FSR 5523) and opening year-round of the Locust Creek Road (FSR 239) - riparian stabilization non-system road decommissioning in Colbert's Creek area - formally called Colbert Creek Riparian Enhancement
Re-issuance of proposal following appeal. The proposed action is to improve wildlife/aquatic habitat and produce commercial wood products; decommission trails/roads; prescribe fire; relocate trail; designate old growth; and cntrl/mng invasive plants.
The proposed action is to improve wildlife/aquatic habitat and produce commercial wood products; decommission trails/roads; prescribe fire; relocate trail; designate O/G; and control/manage invasive plants.
The Croatan Ranger District proposes to permit the City of Havelock to perform bank stabilization and road maintenance work on McCotter Canal and the adjacent access road on National Forest System lands.
The proposed action includes restoration of diverse high elevation communities; xeric communities; structural diversity in hardwood stands; species diversity in cove sites; diverse riparian systems; old growth conditions.
The proposed action is to grant a special use authorization to Haywood Electric to install an underground power line across NFS lands to a tract of private property.
Haywood EMC has submitted a proposal to amend their Special Use Permit to allow for the use of herbicides to maintain powerline right-of-ways located on National Forest System lands on the Highlands and Pisgah Ranger Districts, North Carolina.
Issue a special use authorization issued to Haywood Electric Membership Corporation to improve telecommunication service by hanging approximately 8,100 feet of new fiber optic line telecommunication line in the Scaly Mountain area of Macon County, NC
The proposed action is to treat selected hemlocks, including those within designated wilderness areas, to suppress infestation of the non-native insect pest Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. The treatments would primarily be the release of biocontrol agents.
The proposed action is to release planted oak trees at numerous oak demonstration sites on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests from competing vegetation using herbicides.
The proposed action includes restoration of up to 3,000 acres of longleaf pine to decrease susceptibility and increase resilience to insects and disease.
Extend/Reroute Home Trail (TR710)from Badin Horse Camp to Helen's Loop Trail for 0.7 mile. Complete heavy maintenance on 1.8 miles, major trail repair on 0.4 mile and road to trail conversion on 1.1 miles of the existing Home Trail.
Provide timber products, improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, road management, prescribed burning, and timber/wildlife stand improvement.
This project proposes to salvage trees that pose an increased risk of beetle infestations and/or a threat to public health and safety following Hurricane Florence in recreation areas, along open roads, and in recently thinned stands.
Proposal is to close a road segment that currently crosses private property; construct a parking and turnaround area on FS land; and harden an existing bulldozer-bladed fire line with gravel aggregate and open it to the public as a trail.
The redesign and realignment for the Hwy 24/27 trailhead is necessary due to the widening of Hwy 24/27 by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) which will result in impacts to the Hwy 24/27 trailhead and loss of the overflow parking.
The proposed action is to construct a bicycle trail connecting the Jackrabbit Mountain camping area with the Jackrabbit Mountain Mountain Bike Trail System on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Clay County, North Carolina.
The proposed action is to upgrade damaged sections of the existing mountain bike trail system at the Jackrabbit Mountain recreation and camping area, including realigning short sections of the trail to more sustainable areas.
NCDOT has requested a 50-foot right-of-way and to make improvements to Joe Brown Road. Proposed improvements include very minor changes in centerline and widening, grading, drainage improvement, and paving.
Proposed broadcast prescribed fire within the identified unit boundaries during the dormant season initially and returning every third year. The only ground disturbance necessary will be blading of FSR 6521 and 6522 off of Lassiter Mill Rd.
The proposed action is to close a section of the Rocky Mountain Loop Off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail in the area known as Kodak Rock, for 0.85 miles and stabilize a portion of that trail section to prevent erosion.
Evaluate an application for an easement across National Forest System lands from the Laurel Creek Property Owners Association that would allow them to access their 50 acre inholding in Clay and Cherokee Counties, North Carolina.
The proposed action is to authorize access to a privately owned inholding on the Valley River Mountains rim above Fires Creek which will involve new road construction and use of existing Forest Service roads.
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.
The proposed action includes relocation of existing trails and addition of access routes to the trail system within the south end of Linville Gorge to increase sustainability of the trail system.
The proposed action is to locate 30-50 1/10 acre plots in chestnut oak stands in Linville Gorge Wilderness to measure amount of living and dead wood in each plot.
The proposal includes the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness to restore the natural fire regime, to manage unnatural buildups of fuels, and to restore fire dependent communities and woodlands.
The proposed action is to partner with NFHAP and EBTJV to remove sediment sources along FSR 465 and restore habitat within Little Prong, in Madison County NC as part of a long term restoration plan for the Hicky Fork drainage.
The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to reestablish shortleaf pine / mixed hardwood vegetation communities on select stands in western Cherokee County, North Carolina, north of Apalachia Lake.
Issue a special use permit to allow vehicular access to a tract of private land in Graham County, NC, that has been used by the same family since the early 1900s.
The proposed action is timber/vegetation management, wildlife habitat development and enhancement, control/manage non-native invasive plants, and small patch old growth designation.
Consider whether to amend forest plans for three national forests (GA, NC & SC) re: recreation on the upper segment of the Chattooga River. Previous comments will be considered.
The proposed action includes: trail construction and reconstruction, trailhead construction, improvements to volunteer campsites, improvements to Brevard water intake, road decommissioning, and removal of vault toilet.
NCDOT has proposed a 50-foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to Mill Creek Road, SR 1407, in McDowell County. Proposed improvements include minor realignments and widening, grading, drainage, and paving.
The proposal includes relocations of existing trails and new trail construction which will provide recreation experiences to users of all levels through loop opportunities of varying lengths and difficulties and a sustainable trail system.
The proposed action is to reroute the access road to the Moss Knob Shooting Range on the Nantahala RD, NFsNC, and grade and level the area between the firing lanes and backstop.
Conduct silvicultural treatments on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District to meet objectives of the Land and Resources Management Plan for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests.
The proposal is to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Davidson River linking Brevard to the Pisgah NF. The City will own and maintain the bridge. Potential activities include clearing, grading, bridge construction and relocation of power-lines.
The purpose of this project is to replace a functionally obsolete bridge with one that meets current design standards. Construction would be staged so that detours are not needed.
The proposed action is to improve transportation options from Robbinsville to Almond in Graham County to provide the transportation infrastructure necessary for the well-being of local and regional traffic.
NC DOT has proposed widening from two lanes to four lanes of NC 24/27 from NC 73 at the Pee Dee River to the Troy Bypass. Approximately 2.7 miles of this 11 mile project are located on Forest Service lands.
Proposal would permit MCNC organization to install and maintain a buried 2-inch conduit and 144-count SM fiber optic cable within the state road rights-of-way across NFS lands.
Issue a special use authorization to the Nantahala Fire and Rescue Squad to construct a 20' x 6' boardwalk and steps on NFS lands at the shore of Nantahala Lake, Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC, and connect to a slip for a S&R boat.
The proposed action includes burning in five areas on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee, Clay and Macon Counties on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts.
This project would add eight units in Macon, Jackson and Swain Counties to the prescribed burn rotation, beginning in the year 2013. These units would total 4,927 acres of National Forest and private land.
The proposed action is to release crop trees on 44 stands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties in areas stocked with trees in the 7-18 year age class.
The proposal is to conduct treatments on the Nantahala Ranger District to control the amount and extent of grape and other woody vines to provide growing conditions favorable for high quality hardwood timber.
Proposal is to construct six parking and put-in areas for fishing and paddler access on the Nantahala River at river miles 16.4, 16.7, 17.2, 17.6, 17.8 and 19.0 on Forest Service lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Macon County, NC
Use hand tools to release native species from the undesired species that currently occupy the site. Target species for restoration includes longleaf pine, oak, hickory, and other hard mast producing trees.
The Neuse River Recreation Sites Project involves Flanners Beach, Fisher's Landing, Pine Cliff and Siddie Fields Recreation sites. Potential activities include hurricane damage restoration and recreation site amenity improvements.
The Croatan RD is proposing to improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by conducting mngmt activities on approx. 2,636 acres. The project consists of various timber and wildlife related mngmt activities to move the Forest towards desired conditions
The proposed action is to issue an amended SUP for the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority to expand their existing transfer station located on the Croatan Ranger District.
The proposed action is to issue a road easement to a private land owner to access a recreation cabin using a utility right-of-way. This permit requires minor road construction and reconstruction.
The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plant infestations across the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forest using an integrated combination of treatment methods over a five year period
The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests using a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments.
The proposed action is to rehabilitate the stream ecosystem of North Fork Mills River within a 3,100 feet reach of channel, partly within the North Mills River Recreation Area.
The proposal includes removal of tailings piles along Big Creek, removal and replacement of several stream crossings (either culverts or concrete fords), restoration of stream channels and aquatic habitat including fish/aquatic organism passage.
The proposal includes projects for ecosystem restoration, heritage resource, wildlife, and recreation improvement. The analysis area includes approximately 14,933 acres within compartments 9 - 16 and 21 - 25.
NCDOT has proposed improvements to Ophir Dirt Road (a.k.a. Tower Road), SR 1134, in Montgomery County. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, drainage,and paving.
Due to factors including health and safety hazards, engineering assessment, sustainability, AT management plans, and partner input, a proposal is being considered to decommission the shelter and pit privy and replace with a covered picnic shelter.
The proposed action includes prescribed burning on 3 units, totaling 1,440 acres adjacent to existing burn units in the Panther Top area in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Proposal is to upgrade and designate existing user-created footpaths in the Panthertown area on the Nantahala Ranger District, Jackson County, North Carolina.
Recommend changes to several official and unofficial trails in the Panthertown vicinity. Proposed activities include: bridge replacement, expansion/development of parking areas, soil and water improvements, and signage.
Implement stream stabilization features, riparian buffers, revegetation, and general trail maintenance on several sites within Panthertown Valley that are currently degraded.
The proposed action is to install a cathodic protection rectifier and ground bed for the existing natural gas line buried in the roadbed of Forest Service Road 228 and to place two utility poles at the intersection of HWY 181.
The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow the Pilgrims Rest Church to construct and maintain a parking lot on approximately 0.75 Acres adjacent to the Church.
The proposed action includes cleanup of about 20 unauthorized dump sites across the Forest. Materials would be removed to a depth where natural soil conditions exist. Removed materials would be separated between recyclable and non-recyclable.
The proposed action is to stabilize a land slide area, alter storm water drainage from an old woods road, and stabilize or remove sediment from the riparian area of a stream that flows into Looking Glass Creek.
The proposed action is to decommission the picnic site along the Deer Lake Lodge Trail, about one mile north of Lake Powahaton. Activities include removal of a picnic table, filling the well and pit toilets, and recontouring and reseeding the site.
The proposed action includes improving drainage by creating rain gardens at Pink Beds, N. Mills River/Coontree/Stillwater/Shut-in day use areas, Pisgah Wildlife Center, Looking Glass trail head, and Pisgah Horse Stables.
Hand planting of shortleaf pine seedlings in compartment 36 stand 18. This stand received a regeneration harvest as part of the Brushy EA/DM and requires planting to meet adequate stocking levels and a future mechanical release (approx. 5 years.
The proposal is to close access to a vertical mine shaft near Pol Miller Branch on NFS lands in Macon County, NC which will improve the condition and safety for forest visitors and for the terrestrial wildlife species that inhabit the mineshaft.
The proposed action is to reconstruct the Poplar boat launch with concrete to reduce existing erosion and sedimentation issues. Other improvements include expanding the parking and turn around areas for boat trailers.
The proposed action is to conduct grape and smoke vine control work in 38 compartments in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties North Carolina, to provide for timber stand improvement in 73 young forest stands.
The proposed action is to approve access for 230 volt transmission line from Enka Station to a powerplant in SE Asheville. The line crosses about 1,000 feet of NFS lands.
The proposed action is to conduct multi-resource management treatments on National Forest System lands on the Tusquitee Ranger District in western Cherokee County, NC.
The proposed action is to extend the existing Rainbow Falls Trail by about 1,500' to connect to a new trail and parking lot recently constructed at Gorges St. Park.The proposal would also improve the trail by placing rolling dips for erosion control.
The proposed action is to amend an existing special use permit for Randolph Telephone (UWH404402) to allow for the installation of approximately 4,600 feet of fiber optic telecommunications line across tract U-1241 on the Uwharrie RD.
Aerial treatments of an exotic moth known as Lymantria dispar using mating disruption, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Nucleopolyhedrosis virus, or their combination.
The proposed action is to remove American beech infected or susceptible to Beech Blight and promote red spruce and Fraser fir. Activities include underplanting of spruce and fir, rehab disturbed areas and creating/expanding canopy gaps.
The proposed action is to treat approximately 2,200 acres of forest stands through thinning, clearcuts, uneven aged management and timber stand improvement to improve the health, vigor and resiliency of the forest.
The proposal is to issue a permit that provides the military with off base training areas that enhance military readiness. This permit has a five year renewal term.
NCDOT has proposed a 50 foot Right-of-Way and to make improvements to about 2.8 miles of Roseboro Road, SR 1511, across FS lands. Proposed improvements include grading, widening, improved drainage and paving.
The proposal includes initiating restoration of more natural and preferred vegetation, improving wildlife habitat diversity, restoring watershed systems, and controlling/managing invasive plants.
The proposed action will relocate a portion of the Sawmill off-highway vehicle trail from its current location to an adjacent site. Approximately 1 mile of existing trail will be relocated.The purpose of relocation is to provide for public safety.
The proposal is to construct a new dining hall to provide meals to Schenck Job Corps students. The new dining hall would be constructed on previously disturbed lands and a 250' access rd. would be developed and added to the forest transportation sys.
The proposal is to used prescribed fire on approximately 400 acres in an area approximately 11 miles southeast of Burnsville, NC and 12 miles north of Old Fort, in Yancey County, NC.
The proposed action is timber management, wildlife habitat development/enhancement, small patch old growth designation, improve soil/water by rehabilitating an access trail, and control/manage non-native invasive plants.
The proposed action is to commerically thin three shortleaf progeny tests to reduce stand basal areas to improve stand health and vigor, increase diameter growth, seed production and reduce the risk of southern pine beetle infestations.
The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow a directional sign to be placed in a Forest Service right-of-way for the Matthews Point Marina.
The Silver Mine Group Camping facility will be decommissioned by removing buildings and structures. The Silver Mine creek will be restored by improving floodplains and bank stability and removing aquatic organism barriers
This special use permit will grant access to an existing communications tower located on Forest Service property close to the intersection of Slocum Road and NC Hwy. 70.
NCDOT has requested authorization to conduct slope stabilization activities including rock bolting, blasting, and installation of a rock-fall barrier fence.
The proposed action is to improve fishing access at two locations along Snowbird Creek at the existing Snowbird Picnic Area. Existing angler access points would be upgraded to accommodate persons with limited mobility.
Relocate approximately 550 feet of the South Toe River channel away from the toe of the boulder wall by excavating a new channel in the river active channel (point bar) and floodplain using a tracked excavator. See project plans in documents.
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.
The proposed action is to conduct forest management activities, including silvicultural prescriptions to benefit timber and wildlife resources and to implement the Land and Resource Management Plan for the Nantahala National Forest.
The proposed action is to exchange one federal tract of land containing 272 acres for one private tract of land containing 228 acres. Both tracts are in Jackson County, North Carolina, and are subject to outstanding rights.
The proposed action is to use a forestry mulcher to remove standing trees less than or equal to 8 inches DBH for a distance up to 50 feet from existing edge of wildlife fields to create a brushy interface/transition zone.
The proposed action is to construct a new primitive cabin that is code and accessibility compliant near the existing historic Swan Cabin on National Forest System lands in Graham County, NC.
The proposed action includes improvements to Thorps Creek including: bank stabilization, removal of old fish structures, construct instream structure, replace footbridge, and add erosion control measures.
Grant access across National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, North Carolina, on two existing Forest Service Roads and by allowing construction of two short road segments for vehicular access to private lands.
The proposed action includes activities to provide timber products and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement.
The Croatan Ranger District of the National Forests in North Carolina is considering a 5-year special use permit for the Tideland 24 Recreation Event on National Forest System (NFS) lands. The permit would cover a 24-hour ultramarathon foot race.
The project area proposed for treatment contains approximately 3,000 acres of the Croatan RD. Proposed vegetation management activities would improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and restore natural forest desired conditions.
The proposed action is a multi-year program of timber stand improvement activities on about 3,276 acres at 92 sites, to include cleanings and control of competing vines, in sapling to mature hardwood stands, using cutting handtools.
The proposal is to grant a right-of-way to the town of Robbinsville, Graham County, NC for below-ground water intake pipes on National Forest System land.
The proposal is to harvest trees damaged from a recent thunderstorm on an estimated 47 acres near the Woodrun area within Compartments 35 and 37 in pine, hardwood and mixed pine/hardwood stands, using mechanized equipment.
The proposed action is to restore approximately 1,000 feet of stream channel conditions and function using natural channel design techniques on a tributary between King Street and to the confluence with the Hiwassee River, by excavating and hauling.
Reroute existing trail away from the shoreline of Fontana Lake.
Existing trail has slid into the lake in two separate locations along this stretch. Proposed reroute will be approximately 1,000 feet.
The proposal is to conduct prescribed burn treatments on four units in Cherokee County totaling 1,943 acres and one unit in Clay County totalling 1,673 acres.
The proposal is to conduct prescribed burning on 27 separate units totaling 16,776 acres on the Tusquitee Ranger District on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina.
The proposed action includes vine control treatments in areas exposed to full sunlight by natural and human-induced disturbances, including timber management, where high vine density is negatively impacting reforestation.
Landscape level project to implement Nantahala and Pisgah National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan with an additional focus on restoration needs and elk habitat improvement.
NCDOT has proposed widening US 17 to four lanes from SR 1330/SR 1439 south of Belgrade to the Jones-Craven County lines. Approximately 2.1 miles of the project is located on FS lands. FS property only located on the east side of US 17.
The proposed action is to approve a special use permit to allow U.S. Marines to establish a temporary camp to conduct training on the Croatan National Forest.
The proposal includes activities to provide timber products, and improve forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, and watershed conditions. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, wildlife and timber stand improvement.
Management activities of the Upper Tellico system which could include trail closures and rehabilitation, reroutes, new construction, heavy maintenance, and seasonal or short term temporary closures.
The proposed action is to reroute 2.1 miles of the Uwharrie NR Trail & add it and 5.6 existing miles of trail to the UNRT system. Add the Joe Moffit Trailhead & Little Long Mountain Shelter to the Uwharrie NF & add 0.5 miles of trail as Luther Spur.
This project would reduce accumulated fuels for suppressed seed beds, improve the watershed, and increase the low forb content and line of sight for wildlife in the area.
This project is to improve management and maintenance of approximately 5 miles of roads including National Forest Service Roads (NFSRs) 576 (Moccasin Creek Rd), 553 (Dutch John Rd), and 6584 (Green Gap Rd).
The proposed action includes modification of the WLOS special use permit to allow repair and upgrades to the tram system which is used to access the tower.
Relocate a steep section of Trail 7 at the Wayehutta OHV recreation site to a gentler contour. Work would occur on the Nantahala Ranger District, Jackson County, NC.
Allow the West Carteret Water Corporation to place 2 more water wells and approximately 4000 feet of additional waterline with power on the Croatan Ranger District in the locations identified in their existing permit issued in August of 1989.
This project provides potable water mains to serve existing single family homes. Existing homes and structures within the park cannot be reached without crossing Federal Lands.
The proposed action is to expand the West Firetower Road Carteret County waste transfer facility by approximately one acre. This will relieve overcrowding experienced by users of the site.
This project would reduce accumulated fuels for suppressed seed beds, improve the watershed, and increase the low forb content and line of sight for wildlife in the area.
Timber and wildlife habitat management. Activities to include timber harvest, prescribed burning, nonstructural wildlife habitat improvement and noncommercial timber stand improvement.
The proposed action is to maintain existing wildlife fields across North Carolina through the use of mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, and herbicides to control undesirable vegetation.
Project proposes an addition to a previously analyzed prescribed burn unit named Wilson Ridge. The addition is proposed to utilize system roads for control lines and create a better burn unit.
The proposal is to provide cover and spawning habitat for reservoir fish by felling trees into the lake along two miles of Wolf Creek Lake shoreline and by installing artificial structures and/or brush piles near fishing piers at Cliffside Lake.
The proposed project is to prescribe burn 520 acres of Forest Service land, 196 acres of LTLT and 14 acres of APGI in cooperation with the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) and Alcoa Power Generting (APGI).
