Projects

The Forest Service proposes to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestations through the implementation of thinning treatments to approximately 78 acres.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) to install approximately 5.79 miles of underground fiber optic cable on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the existing US 71 Highway corridor.

Installation and maintenance of overhead powerlines, clearing and maintenance of associated Right-of-Way corridor (approximately 204 feet long and 40 feet wide.

The District Ranger on the Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District, proposes to authorize the re-route, installation, and use of two sections of an Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) overhead 14.4 kV powerline on Forest Service land near Waldron, AR.

The Oklahoma Ranger Districts propose to implement management activities to meet the needs for the Big Cedar Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in the 2005 Revised Forest Plan.

The emphasis in this watershed is the restoration and perpetuation of pine-grass old growth forests, and other old growth conditions associated with frequent fire.

The Board Camp Project Area includes approximately 12,889 acres of Forest Service lands in Polk County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.

The Ouachita NF proposes management activities designed to reduce the density of fire-dependent forest stands. To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/pxsjghd5zpghsjko3nh049oxszzysxu4

Bridge embankment repairs and stream embankment stabilization.

The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Brushy Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.

Extraction of native fill material needed to maintain roads. Authorizing free use permit.

Timber management, watershed improvements.

Installation of approx. 1,500 feet of underground 3 phase distribution line along NFS Road 52680.

Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Inc. requests an amendment to their existing authorization to upgrade transmission capacity within an existing right of way across the Ouachita National Forest.

The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Clear Fork Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.

Cooper Wilson has requested authorization to use, maintain, and improve a forest system road (W55F) approximately 1,680 feet long crossing National Forest.

Removal of two culverts, a headwall, and excavate stream material to restore stream flow. Install a bottomless culvert at the site of the removed culverts.

The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Dragover Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.

Project to evaluate purpose-built bike trails on the Ouachita and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests to allow use of e-bikes in accordance with revised FS directives.

The East Mill Project Area includes approximately 8,060 acres of Forest Service lands in Scott County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.

The Oklahoma Ranger Districts propose to implement management activities to meet the needs of the East of the Lake Project Area and to move the project area toward desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan.

Removing old mining structures left by the operator.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the upgrade and use of three existing roads to provide driveway access for private landowners.

The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest, is authorizing the installation of an overhead powerline and associated right of way (ROW) on Forest Service land to provide power to a private inholding.

The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, wildlife treatments, and transportation treatments within the Freedom EMU.

Access to private property.

Vegetation managements in the Headwaters Little Missouri Project Area

Wildlife opening maintenance, pond construction, pond rehabilitation, and midstory reduction to improve wildlife habitat.

10 Year Watershed Entry

LeFlore County Rural Water District 17 requests an amendment to permit KIA0003 to replace/upgrade existing watermain alongside State Highway 63 including pipeline, valving, and other appurtenances.

The district proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs of Little Bear Trace Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area towards desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan.

Management for forest health

Treatments would occur on .25-mile of the trail (from bridge to overlook) and include removing some vegetation and all deteriorating structures. The new access route will be built and maintained to look and appear natural to the area.

The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, and wildlife treatments within the Logan Side EMU.

Thinning to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestations on approximately 710 acres in the Mena and Oden Ranger District.

Various areas have been nominated for mining. Some are for preferred rights quartz prospecting. Two are quartz nominations on public land that will be competitively bid.

Five "12x18" metal posts will be driven approxiamtely '18 to 24' into the ground within the road right-of-way. Maintenace will occur as needed.

Installation of three sections (approximately 13 miles) of fiber optic cable within the Arkansas State Highway 27 right-of-way that crosses the Ouachita National Forest.

Installation of three sections (approximately 13 miles) of fiber optic cable within the Arkansas State Highway 27 right-of-way that crosses the Ouachita National Forest.

The Forest Service proposes to allow quartz exploration and mining to occur on the proposed 10 acre tract.

Pine Telephone requests authorization to install fiber optic cable on the Ouachita NF along existing roads. Bore pits, pedestals, and underground fiber optic cable would be installed within a ten-foot wide right of way.

A gravel parking area will be decommissioned and bermed on National Forest System lands near Presbyterian Falls on the lower Mountain Fork River and the CXT vault toilet will be removed.

To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/kcoupnpwntdk6y2x64xvykghtx0tslou

Robertson Creek Project Area includes approximately 12,621 acres of Forest Service lands in Scott County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.

Watershed level management

The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District of the Ouachita National Forest is proposing to permit the installation of a fiber optic broadband line in an exiting utility corridor on Forest Service Lands in Scott County, AR.

Southwest Arkansas Telecommunications and Technology, Inc. requests authorization to install approximately 2 miles of fiber optic cable along existing roads on the Ouachita National Forest near Tom, Oklahoma.

Private landowner is requesting continuued access to private property by National Forest Lands. The road has been the sole traditional access to this property.

The project includes timber harvest, prescribed burning, and wildlife improvements for Management Area 14 (Ouachita Mountains – Habitat Diversity Emphasis).

This project proposes management activities including timber harvesting, silvicultural, and wildlife treatments in the Square Rock Ecosystem Management Unit on the Ouachita National Forest Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District

To better serve the public, the Forest has migrated to an electronic mailing platform. This project provides the public access to subscribe to electronic mailing lists, giving them direct control over the information they receive.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is requesting a special use permit for an existing building used as a wildlife managment area workcenter part of a memorandum of understanding with the Forest Service.

Arkansas State Parks, Heritage, and Tourism-Division of State Parks (ASP) is requesting issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an area of National Forest Service (NFS) Lands that would include trail and recreation related infrastructure.

The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Upper Fiddlers Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.

The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, and wildlife treatments within the West Newman EMU.

The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to authorize the installation of an underground primary powerline at the electronic tower site on the summit of White Oak Mountain of Forest Service land in Scott County, Arkansas.

The Jessieville Winona Fourche Ranger District proposes tightening of tower guy wires and replacement of a communication equipment storage shelter at Winona Communications Tower Site

This project proposes management activities including timber harvesting, silvicultural, and wildlife treatments in the Wolf Pinnacle Ecosystem Management Unit on the Ouachita National Forest Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District.