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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Ouachita 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 events would consist of a tour, Saturday April 5, 2014 and a race, Sunday April 6, 2014. Events would begin and end at the Oden High School, in Oden, Arkansas. Estimated numbers for the event would be 575 participants along with 300 spectators.
Implementation of thinning treatments to approximately 810 acres. Proposed treatment areas across the Mena-Oden Ranger District include plantations and natural stands of shortleaf pine.
Hand planting on approximately 30 acres in Polk County; manual release (REL) using chainsaws on approximately 66 acres in Montgomery County; and manual PCT using chainsaws on approximately 306 acres spread throughout Montgomery County and Polk County
Proposed treatment areas across the Mena-Oden Ranger District include plantations and natural stands of shortleaf pine forest type with stand age ranging from 20 to 96 years. These areas were designated as areas of emphasis for increasing resilience
The Mena-Oden Ranger District is proposing manual wildlife stand improvement using chainsaws on approximately 2,530 acres in Scott and Yell County Arkansas.
Re-routing the original location of the permit authorizing construction and maintenance of a driveway off of Road 7180 including removal of associated timber. As well as maintenance and use of Road 7180.
Renewal of permit to operate and maintain existing communication site. Site is less than 1 acre. No new vegetation would be removed. No new construction.
To consent to lease approx 3,077 ac, of federal coal, authorize AVEC to construct & maintain approx 3.6 miles of new electric distribution line through NFS lands, amend the Revised Forest Plan to identify lands that are acceptable for coal leasing.
Proposed changes to Albert Pike Recreation Area management including: Loops A,B,C open seasonally for day use; Decommission Loop D; reroute access road to private cabins; Loop A/B bathhouse open seasonally; Loop C bathhouse closed.
The proposed project consists of midstory reduction which involves chainsaw felling of midstory trees less than 10 inches in diameter at breast height. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval after the midstory reduction
Proposed restoration of fish passage via removals and/or replacement of existing creek crossings on FSR 26000 and 26410 across Big Hudson Creek; and, FSR 52500, 52750, and 53420 across Cedar Creek.
Amend ArDOT's existing authorizations to apply herbicides for vegetation control (maintenance) of approximately 113 miles of state and federal highway roadsides on National Forest System lands.
Arkansas Stoneworks has requested a contract to remove building stone from an area previously mined for building stone. The area is in S33, T2S R23, adjacent to Bashaw Mountain. Approximate tonnage to be removed is 1800 tons.
replacement of existing copper telephone wire with more modern fiber optic cables in the Buffton phone exchange, at Township 2 North Range 26 West Section 11, and Township 2 North, Range 25 West, and Section 4, 5, and 6 in Yell County
Proposal to prescribe burn approx. 6,487 acres to establish a burn rotation to move toward a fully restored shortleaf pine/bluestem grass ecosystem and better address effects of large scale burns on PETS.
This project is located 2-7 miles northwest of Whitesboro; south of State Highway 1 in LeFlore County and will encompass approximately 2,508 acres for fuel reduction.
Mechanical site preparation, shortleaf pine tree seedling planting, and subsequent crop tree release on approximately 175 acres of an area that was salvage logged.
Chainsaw felling of midstory trees less than 10 inches diameter breast height (dbh)on approximately 295 acres and prescribed burning of the entire 325 acre project area.
Entergy Arkansas, LLC is requesting the authorization of replacing 5,053 feet of electrical powerline along Brady Mountain Road in two locations and remove the existing powerline, currently located offroad and in inaccessible areas.
Repair damages to roadways and water crossings that occurred during heavy rain events to allow transportation across these waterways, decrease sediment input into water and to improve passage of aquatic organisms for spawning and reproduction
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities identified in to meet the needs for Brier Creek watershed project area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions in the Forest Plan.
Reduce the possibility of catastrophic wildfire events that could damage natural resources, disturb recreational use by the public, and impact wildland-urban interface areas present for desired future conditions.
Ecosystem management activities in Browns Creek-Maumelle River and Bringle Creek-Maumelle River management watersheds on the Winona Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita National Forest. (Compartments 1419, 1420, 1430, 1431, 1432,1433, 1434).
An application has been submitted for a special use permit authorizing the placement of additional communications equipment at Buck Knob communications site on the Mena Ranger District.
This project proposes to improve aquatic organism passage (AOP), including for the threatened leopard darter, while providing access for National Forest management activities.
-Midstory reduction habitat improvement, on 2,294 acres, by chainsaw felling mid-story trees.
-Cutting hardwood mid-story tress less than 10 inches diameter breast height (dbh)
-Cutting pine trees less than 8 inches dbh
Compartments 1248/1256/1257/1259/1271. Proposed project as a result of 10-year entry for project area. Identifies
opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
The Forest Service proposes the following land exchange:
Federal Land: Tract 5725: Section 10, T1S-R24W 40 acres, m/l. Part of NWÂĽSEÂĽ Section 10, T1S-R24W, 41.35 acres, m/l.
Non-Federal Land: Tract 5724: Section 23, T3S-R29W, 80.00 acres m/l
The Caddo-Womble Ranger Disrict is proposing to conduct vegetation management reforetion treatments on 114 acres that have suffered from insect and disease outbreaks.
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District proposes to change road designations of sections of Forest System Road C68 and C79A from level one (closed) to level two (open to highway legal vehicles) in order to provide road access to private that is landlocked.
Caddo Investments LLC is requesting access to private property surrounded by National Forest Lands. The road has been the sole traditional access to this property.
The primary purpose of this salvage action is to quickly address the issues of the susceptibility of the damaged areas to insect and disease infestations, help to maintain the health and vigor of the forest, gain access to the hazardous accumulation
The Mena Oden Ranger district proposes to move the Cedar Creek Project area towards the desired conditions as described in the Revised Forest Plan. The Cedar Creek Project Area includes approximately 7,124 acres 1,418 of which are privately owned.
Timber harvest through 1 and 2 entry thinnings of loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, and mixed pine/oak stands dominated by pine in compt 784 and785 to reduce the risk for insect and disease infestation for the existing and desired future conditions.
Prescribed fire treatment on approximately 650 acres; construct approximately 700 ft of new dozerline; rehab approximately 6,400 ft of existing dozerline.
Improve forest health by thinning under Farm Bill authorization. Damaged, diseased, suppressed, and poorly formed trees would be targeted first for removal.
To conduct prescribed burning for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
To conduct prescribed burning on 5,540 acres of National Forest for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem
Amend existing permit issued to Choctaw Electric Cooperative Inc to add approximately 3,168 ft of new buried electric line within existing ROW to provide service to private landowner.
Amend special use permit to allow buried 3-phase electric lines to cross National Forest System (NFS) lands approximately 150 feet in length by 10 feet in width.
Choctaw Electric Coop., Inc. requests authorization to upgrade transmission capacity within an existing right of way across National Forest System (NFS) lands on the Ouachita National Forest.
Constructing 0.28 miles of new trail, decommissioning 0.25 miles of an existing trail, and utilizing 0.45 miles of existing old non-system logging roads as trail.
The Forest Service proposes to implement prescribed fire on six burn units totaling approximately 6,450 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands on the Oklahoma RD in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Prescribed burning activities on burn blocks from one to 5,000 acres in size across the 221,800-acre Choctaw and Kiamichi units of the Oklahoma Ranger District.
Implementation of thinning treatments on approx. 119 acres. Proposed treatment areas include stands of shortleaf pine timber and approx. 0.67 miles of temporary road construction.
The Forest Service would like to construct 0.3-mile temporary road to access some timber harvest areas that wasn't originally proposed in the Alamo watershed project.
Commercial thinning and follow-up timber stand improvement (release) of "good" and "poor" farm forties as part of on-going (75 years) research activity at the Crossett Experimental Forest (SRS-4159).
Reforestation treatments on approximately 40 acres including mechanical ripping/scarification, hand planting of pine seedlings and release treatments, as necessary
Non-commercial thinning of 1,533 acres (pre-commercial, midstory removal, and brush control) for timber stand improvement in Compartment 604, including the Irons Fork Old Growth Restoration Unit.
Construction of a new Administrative Complex near Waldron, AR and a Non-Significant Amendment to the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan assigning acquired lands to Management Area #8, Administrative Sites.
The proposed prescribed burning is part of long-term research goals and objectives of the Crossett Experimental Forest. The project is a timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement project that does not include the use of herbicides.
Investigate the effects of growing season burns on insect populations: Treatment of about two acres within Compartment 3 on the Crossett Experimental Forest with prescribed fire.
Grant a special use permit to the West Ashley County Water System for the purpose of installing rural water delivery facilities to 116 new customers in the area south of Crossett, Arkansas.
The area has suffered from soil loss and trees growing on the flat area. Heavy equipment will be used to fill in and smooth areas and clear vegetation on flatter areas to allow for digging.
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.
Deltic Timber is requesting permit to construct a 826 foot long road to connect with road on private land. The first 100 feet of the road would be 45 feet wide. The remaining would be 30 feet wide.
Extend special use authorization for Entergy Corporation for operation of communitcation facilities at/on the Forest Service Dutch Creek Mountain Tower elctronic site
Proposed actions include the removal of an existing tower and placement of a 70 ft radio tower with a foot print of approximately 10ft x 10ft and guy wires
The Mena/Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for East Chula watershed project area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions.
To conduct prescribed burning for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District proposes to replace damaged culverts from storm events in three locations. These roads intersect with stream crossings that require aquatic organism passage.
Amend special use permit to allow herbicide treatment on approximately 18.35 miles of natural gas pipeline ROW maintenance on the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD and approximately 1.18 miles on the Caddo-Womble RD for a period of 30 years.
The Ouachita National Forest proposes to issue a decision authorizing a special use permit renewal for Enable at an existing communications facility at Poteau Mountain Electronic Site.
Conduct erosion control activities within three recreation areas along the Ouachita River; reshaping and hardening access roads, drainage ditches, footpaths and bank slopes; seeding and mulching disturbed soils; planting slopes with native vegetation
Authorizing use and maintenance of a driveway off of Forest Service Road NO5A. Pine and hardwood trees within the road corridor will be removed and marketed as appropriate. This project will provide access to private ownership.
Removal of 12'X20'ft. slab and existing culverts. Culverts will be replaced back into the stream line covered with compacted material and 7 1/2" of concrete.
Removal of two culverts and installation of a bottomless aluminum box culvert at the same site. Reconstruction of approximately 100 feet of the roadway.
Private landowner seeks to gain access to private property across NF. Access would include approximately 600 feet of old woods road and approximately .25 miles of NFS road A51 that is currently closed.
Reforestation treatments are proposed in Compartment 1248, stands 06/19, Compartment 1256, stand 05, and Compartment 257, stand 01. Approximately 110 acres will be mechanically ripped/scarified, planted with pine seedlings and released, as necssary.
Pre-commercial thin, conduct timber stand improvement, chop, rip, site prep burn and plant approximately 363 acres across 7 compartments in Montgomery and Garland counties, Arkansas.
The proposed project consists of prescribed burning of 510 acres for fuels reduction. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan.
Proposal to construct a handicap accessible fishing pier along with two or more handicap accessible parking spaces & approx. 300 feet of accessible sidewalk to access the fishing pier & the restrooms from the proposed parking spaces.
Proposal for prescribed burning treatments on approx. 6,494 acres on Fletcher Burn Block which includes all or part of Compartments 201, 202, 203, 204, 238, 239, 240, & 244.
Project is to conduct commercial thinning activities on thirty (30) immature shortleaf and loblolly pine stands located throughout ten (10) watersheds throughout Montgomery County, AR
This project proposes the use and maintenance of an existing non-system road across National Fores System lands in Section 36, T4N-R30W for access to private property in Scott County, AR.
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District is proposing to grant a speical use road permit to Kingwood Forestry to construct a .3-mile temporary road to access some timber harvest areas. The temporary road is an old existing one used in the past.
The proposal is to replace a low water crossing. The new structure would also be a low water crossing with more flow capacity. The benefits would be an increase in flow capacity and an increase in recreational access.
Fuel reduction prescribed burn of 180 acres near Big Cedar Creek, including an initial dormant season burn followed by growing season burning after the fuel load is reduced.
Restore approx. 105 acres of open fields to native grass and forb species and to plant additional native tree species where non-native tree species are removed.
Thinning of 791 acres in Compartments 475 and 477 for wildlife habitat improvement. Also, in same area: construction of 3 ponds for wildlife water source and maintenance of 4 existing wildlife food plots.
Proposal for ATV/UTV trail to connect private campground to FS Road 218 using the existing electric line right-of-way to eliminate use of AR Hwy. 270 as access. Will cross 1/4 mile of Forest Service land.
The Event will consist of two ultra runs which cover the same specific out-and-back route. The out-and-back route covers approximately thirty-one miles total. The course will utilize Arkansas State Highway 324, and Forest Service Roads 152 and 132.
The Caddo/Womble Ranger District is proposing to conduct prescribed burning treatments on approximately 102 acres. Existing roads would serve as firelines; an additional 0.84 miles(dozer) and .05 miles(hand line) of new constructed fireline proposed.
The Mena Oden Ranger district proposes to move the Gafford Creek Project area towards the desired conditions as described in the Revised Forest Plan. The Gafford Creek Project Area includes approximately 16,606 acres 675 of which are privately owned.
Management activities in the Gap Creek Project area, located in T1S, R23W, S31-36; T2S, R22W, S18; T2S, R23W, S1-23 and 26-35; T2S, R24W, S1, 2, 12 and 24; and T3S, R23W, S4-6, Garland and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Gary Newcomb to use an existing road for access to his property. The road has been previously used but not under permit. The property is surrounded by National Forest land.
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District is proposing to conduct vegetation management reforestation treatments on approximately 52 acres that have suffered from insect and disease outbreaks.
The project areas are located 2-5 miles south of Cedar Lake Recreation Area, and 2-4 miles north of the Robert S Kerr Nature Center, in LeFlore County Oklahoma which include approximately 4,685 acres for fuel reduction burning.
Right-of-way grant for road easement (less than 5 acres) for access to private timberland. Grantee to provide reciprocal road eaements for Forest Service use at other locations of the Forest.
Road easement across national forest by special use permit for private landowner H. L Gray. Lenght of road: approximately 100 feet. Acreage Impact: less than 1 acre
This proposed project consists of 1,278 acres for fuels reduction prescribed burning. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times within a 6-8 yr. period and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burnign plan with LeFlore Co.
This proposed project consists of 1,466 acres of fuels reduction prescribed burning. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times in a 6-8 year period and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan within LeFlore County
Commercially thin approximately 72 acres of loblolly pine and approximately 320 acres of shortleaf pine to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestation.
Midstory and overstory reduction using chainsaws for wildlife stand improvement on 971 acres in the Heath Creek and Terrapin Creek areas of the Mena Ranger District.
The proposed project consists of prescribed burning of 455 acres for fuels reduction. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan.
Thinning, consisting of overstory development and midstory removal, on approximately 131 acres on the Fourche Unit of the JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF.
The proposed project consists of prescribed burning of 1,502 acres for fuel reduction. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan.
This action is proposed to provide a safe place for the trail to cross a stream. We propose to reroute a 200' segment of the trail and decommission an existing section and a bridge that are unsafe due to deterioration.
Overhead powerline installation, 6750 ft by 20 ft; 3 acres of land clearing; power pole installation; incidental timber harvest; utility service for property owner surrounded by National Forest System lands.
The habitat improvement within this proposed project location would include approximately 6,600 acres of chainsaw felling midstory trees. The purpose of this project is to improve the quality of available wildlife habitat for game species.
Proposal to conduct salvage treatments on scattered tornado damaged timber in Compartments 204, 205, 261, and 262 in the Knoppers Ford area south of Booneville, Arkansas.
Construct approx.13.1 miles of hiking & biking trail to be added to the LOViT system. Segment 6: 1/2 mile south of Crystal Springs campground to Rd 98A is approx. 3.1. Segment 7 goes through Bear Mt Roadless Area. A new trailhead will be constructed
Proposal to amend the existing Special Use Permit issued to AGFC to include construction & maintenance of a fishing pier, parking area and sidewalks at Little Pines Rec Area on Lake Hinkle.
Authorizing construction and maintenance of a driveway off of Road 7180 including removal of associated timber. As well as maintenance and use of Road 7180.
Timber harvest through 1 and 2 entry thinnings of loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, and mixed pine/oak stands dominated by pine in compt 783,788,& 789 to reduce the risk for insect and disease infestation for the existing and desired future conditions.
50 acres to be managed by plantation 1st thinning in compartment 1410 stands 23 & 52. This would be a 1st commercial thinning of a shortleaf pine plantation age 27 years. Products removed would be primarily pine pulpwood and some pine sawtimber.
Consist of replacing two existing low water crossings with newly constructed crossings with a box culvert design. Crossings are presently barriers to fish passage and a potential safety hazard due to inadequate culverts and subsequent overtopping.
Approximately 0.4 miles of Forest Service Road 53000, relocated out of the creek bottom and onto the adjacent slope. Existing low water crossing will be removed and large box culvert bridge will be installed upstream in-line with road relocation.
This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Lower Cossatot Watershed. The project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for Management Areas.
This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Irons Fork/Johnson Creek Watersheds. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
The principal objective for this prescribed burning project is to enhance stand conditions and provide wildlife habitat improvement, reduce fuel loading, improve forest health by reintroducing fire to the landscape, controlling understory vegetation,
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District proposes to build approximately 0.5 miles of accessible and 1.5 miles of more primitive birding trails in the Mauldin Fields area. A parking area approximately 0.2 acres, and a picnic shelter would also be built.
The Forest Service proposes to amend the existing special use permit issued to McCurtain County Rural Water District #5 in order to add new water line across National Forest System lands to provide service to Three Creeks Reserve.
Install a six inch waterline within FS Road 52680 corridor to provide water from a main to a development west of Highway 259. Digging, trenching and burying would occur within an area 1490 feet long by 15 feet wide.
Compartments 228/229. This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of project area, which identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Proposed reduction of midstory vegetation by chainsaw felling on approximately 2,000 acres to move these areas towards the desired condition for Management Area 22.
Proposed reduction of midstory vegetation by chainsaw felling on approximately 730 acres to move these areas towards the desired condition for Management Area 22.
This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Mill Creek Mountain Watershed. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
This proposal consists of removing a concrete dam to provide for connectivity of Mine Creek to the Cossatot River for aquatic organisms. Access to remove the dam with heavy equipment has been granted on the private land that adjoins the dam.
Change the motorized vehicle use designation of some or all roads recently identified as open to highway vehicles only in the area between Broken Bow Lake and Highway 259 to allow OHV use.
The Forest Service proposes to allow the Mount Ida Airport to amend their special use permit to expand their current navigation clear zone through timber harvest on 15 acres of National Forest System lands
This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Mountain Fork Watershed. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Proposal to conduct salvage treatments on ice storm damaged timber on approx. 150 acres in Compartment 257 stand 7 and C-327 stand 9. After salvage, areas may be ripped, hand planted and released, if necessary.
Proposal to issue to new special use authorizations to New Cingular Wireless/AT&T Mobility, one for Poteau Mtn. Electronic Site and one for White Oak Electronic Site.
The new entrance road would have 10-ft lanes & 2-ft shoulders, follow an existing gravel service road for approx 1.2 miles, then follow new alignment for approx 0.4 miles, and tie into Caddo Road approximately 0.7 miles south of the Shady Lake.
This project is located 5-8 miles south of Summerfield; north of Forest Service roads A17 and 6009, in LeFlore County, Oklahoma and will encompass approximately 2,600 acres for fuel reduction.
These proposed projects consists of 442 acres for fuels reduction prescribed burning. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times in a 6-8 yr. period and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan within LeFlore Co.
Construct, maintain, and use a road across National Forest System lands. Road would be approximately 2,300 feet long and 12 feet wide, used for ingress/egress to undeveloped private land.
Amend existing lease to add a generator, propane tank, concrete pads and a fence at the Hodgen Communications Site to provide backup electricity during power outages at the Jim Hamilton Correctional Facility.
Oklahoma Western Telephone Company proposes to place new fiber optic cable along existing aerial and adjacent to existing buried copper cable lines within previously disturbed public rights of way across 19 miles of National Forest System (NFS)lands.
The Forest Service proposes to allow Ouachita Mountain Challenge Association the use of approximately 100 square feet of National Forest System land for an aid station to support an annual 65-mile bike race and tour for a period of five years.
Designate a system of roads and trails for public use of motorized vehicles, and limit motorized vehicles for the most part to those designated roads and trails.
Relocated approx. 3.3 miles of the Ouachita Trail from its current alignment on FSR 76. The relocation would be placed within a 1/4 mile corridor located next to FSR 76 to eliminate safety concerns.
The purpose and need for this proposal is to relocate approximately 1.7 miles of the Ouachita National Recreation Hiking Trail from its current alignment on Forest Service Road 278.
To conduct prescribed burns for the purpose of vegetation management and reduce grounds fuels in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
Pine Telephone requests a permit to install buried telephone and fiber optic cable within an aerial transmission line right-of-way across National Forest System lands on Carter Mountain, McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Project is to replace the existing culvert (CMP's) structure with a box culvert. Repetitive damage has led to degradation of structure, therefore requiring replacement. New structure will increase fish passage and allow for increased flow.
Ecosystem management activites in Baker, Blue Mountain, and Mitchell management watersheds of Fourche Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita National Forest (Compartments 400-403, 411-416)
Salvage due to severe drought, wildfire, tornadoes, windstorms, lightning strikes, insect and disease outbreaks, catastrophic ice storms, etc. for prevention of excess fuels and to support public safety.
Thomas Prag and Jesse Williamson have applied for a permit to use an existing road for access to their property which is surrounded by the National Forest
Prescribed burning on approximately 14,852 acres, consisting primarily of old growth restoration units and semi-primitive/walk-in turkey hunting areas on the JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF.
The purpose of the prescribed burning is to improve stand condition, reduce fuel buildup, and continue long-term research activities in coordination with research. Includes timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement activities with no herbicides.
Permit to prospect for quartz to determine if a valid deposit exists. Up to 18 trenches 75' by 40'. If a viable quartz deposit is present, a separate Environmental Assessment would be required prior to mining.
Prescribed burning of approximately 848 acres for the purpose of Kudzu eradication with secondary benefits in fuel reduction and wildlife habitat improvement.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Rainy Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described in the Forest Plan.
This project is located 6-8 miles south of Summerfield, OK along SH 1 and Holson Valley roads in LeFlore County. It includes 8,921 acres of NF land for fuels reduction and wildlife enhancement.
This area is unsuitable for timber production and will be used for wildlife habitat. Prescribed burning would enhance plant growth and encourage the establishment of native populations of plants, birds, and other animals.
Activities include removing trees from levees, extension of a levee and installation of pipe/screw gate(s), repairing breach in levee, cleaning debris from existing WC structures to improve management of water levels for migratory birds.
The addition of two new water control structures (consisting of screw gates with 12" steel pipes and wire mesh panels) within Red Slough Wildlife Management Area to facilitate drainage and allow for water level manipulation within Units 30W and 31.
Restoration of acquired lands to native tree species by site preparation with prescribed burning, subsoiling (ripping), hand planting, and vegetation control with chainsaw and herbicide application; also release utilizing chainsaw and/or herbicide
Site preparation burning, hand planting of native shortleaf pine seedlings, and followup release (hardwood reduction by cutting) on 1,014 acres of acquired land that has been harvested (by former owner) of non-native loblolly pine.
Providing a handicapped accessible parking space, a handicapped trail approx. 4 ft. wide with a 5% slope going around the curve and 1-2% slope at the shooting range, installation of new shooting table, installation of barrier free paths to 4 targets.
Reforestation Treatments on 124 acres in Compartment 1266 to include mechanical ripping/scarification and hand planting of pine seedlings. Release treatment with handtools could occur.
Reforestation treatments will include mechanical ripping/scarification, hand planting of pine seedlings and release treatments, as necessary. Firelines may be constructed to protect the project area from fire until prescribed burning is appropriate.
Relocating road 10110 that is currently located between two ridges. The road crosses over the drain several times and road becomes washed out and unsafe to drive after rain events.
Installation and maintenance of overhead powerlines, clearing and maintenance of associated corridor to be 15 feet on either side of the centerline, as well as guying tract easement in conjunction with line.
Private landowners have requested authorization to construct a road and structures crossing 2 perennial streams on the Ouachita National Forest to access their property.
Authorizing public road easement to Scott County, Arkansas, for the areas where Scott County Roads 18, 362, and 363 cross National Forest System lands.
K & G Hilltop Properties LLC has requested an easement to construct, use, improve, and maintain a road crossing National Forest System (NFS) lands for access to their property. The easement would be 60 ft x 300 ft.
Commercial thinning harvest 2,077 acres
Wildlife stand improvement-midstory reduction 724 acres
Wildlife pond construction 11 each
Temporary road construction 10 miles
Salvage Sale is to address the concern for public safety, insect infestation, hazard trees and reforestation needs for the area recently affected by the Rock Shop Fire. Salvage of 20 acres resulting in the harvest of dead and dying trees.
Ross Explorations, Inc. submitted an APD on Federal Oil and Gas Lease ARES-50476 to the BLM on June 23, 2009. Project activies include a well pad site and a lease road including a pipeline corridor.
Proposal to re-drill existing producing coal bed methane (CBM) gas wells and drill 2 core wells to sample coal veins. The coal core desorption tests are to determine the methane gas content.
Ross Explorations, Inc. is interested in drilling and developing a coal bed methane (CBM) project in the Poteau Mountain area on Fed. Oil & Gas Lease ARES-50476.
The proposed project consists of prescribed burning 2,400 acres for fuels reduction. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan.
Sale of the Thornburg Work Center located at 2323 Highway 9 South, Perry, Arkansas. The tract is 10.12 acres more or less and located near the community of Thornburg.
District-wide Environmental Assessment for handling salvage of downed, dead, damaged, or hazard timber resoures of the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District of the Ouachita National Forest; including Crossett Experimental Forest.
Authorize Vincent & Sherrie Schott access to use an existing native/gravel surface road to access a private inholding & amendment AVECC's existing special use authorization to install approximately 1,270 feet of powerline along & within that road.
The Scott County Regional Water District proposes to allow the James Fork Rural Water District to fund, plan, and construct a water distribution and storage system to serve rural Scott County, it includes line, a storage tank and pump station.
EA for management activities within the Seed Orchard including vegetation management, pest control activities, and routine facilities maintenance on the 2,185 acre compound.
The Forest Service proposes to conduct commercial harvest treatments associated with salvage of damaged timber following a storm event on April 13, 2018. Some incidental take of green timber is required to access the down and damaged timber.
Maintenance, repairs, updates, and replacement of existing site facilities and infrastructure. Replacing existing fishing pier and upgrading parking lots and non-historic sidewalks to be ADA compliant. Re-design road for two-way traffic.
Land sale of a 0.007 acre encroachment generated by a previous owner with residence, driveway and well house. Agency direction is to dispose of these types of encroachments.
Proposal for prescribed burning treatments on approx. 6,121 acres on South White Oak Burn Block which includes all or parts of Compartments 235, 259, 260, 261, 262, and 263.
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.
Special use permit to allow road access for private landowner, James Mitchell. Acces to include approximately 1.5 acres along existing Ouachita National Forest Roads (652 and F21J) and approximately 0.1 acre of new road extending east from Road F21J
The use of an existing, abandoned Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) tower site for an unlicensed microwave data relay site between existing AHTD sites at Mt. Magazine and Waldron, AR at White Oak Mtn. Electronic Site.
Providing access to private land. Authorizing the use of Forest Service Road N16E and the use of a powerline right of way as a driveway to access the private land.
Special Use Permit for a 10 foot wide right-of-way that crosses 660 feet of Forest Service land for a rural water line at the Cold Springs Work Center.
Reauthorization of existing special use for the AR Game and Fish Commission involving operating and maintaining a reservoir designated as Site #15, Jones Creek (Lake Hinkle) and operation and maintenance of Lake Hinkle Nursery Pond, Site #12.
The purpose of these reforestation treatments is to successfully regenerate approximately 1,271 acres of these stands destroyed by spring storms. The proposed treatments will be used to achieve a predominately pine regeneration component while retai
Thinning and prescribed burning on 15 acres of loblolly pine plantation acquired land. Stand 35 of Compartment 664 in Cedar Fourche Watershed, Jessieville Unit of Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest
Approx. 5,258 acres will be prescribed burned to establish a burn rotation to move toward a fully restored shortleaf pine/bluestem grass ecosystem. It will also give us an opportunity to better address the effects of these large scale burns on PETS.
Timber stand improvement with release treatment to 34 stands consisting of 1,844 acres on the Jessieville and Winona Units of the JWF RD, Ouachita National Forest
A half marathon foot race beginning at Janssen Park and ending at Queen Wilhelmina State Park on Talimena Scenic Drive on the Mena Ranger District. The events would take place on March 15, 2014. The estimated number of participants is 100
City of Hot Springs is investigating the installation of a water line along a transect from the lake to east of the dam. It is expected that 12 test holes will be needed within the forest boundary. Tree removal may be needed.
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District is proposing to allow the current leaseholder of the BLM Quartz Lease ES-36143 to excavate 3 trenches, each approx 150' in length, 10' deep, and 10' in width on his current mineral lease to search for minerals
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.
Commercial thinning between group selection cuts in Stands 8-South and 27 of Compartment 1426 in the Upper South Fourche Watershed, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest, USFS Region 8
The project proposed includes the over-story thinning treatment to approximately 189 acres of Loblolly pine. The deciding official and affected parties will correspond to schedule a time and place to meet, in person, to discuss the decision
The project proposed includes the over-story thinning treatment to approximately 1000 acres of Loblolly pine. The deciding official and affected parties will correspond to schedule a time and place to meet, in person, to discuss the decision.
The Tiak Project Area includes approximately 14,928 acres of Forest Service lands in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The intent is to move the project area toward the desired conditions established in the Revised Land and Resource Management Plan (2005).
To conduct prescribed burning for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
Road easement across national forest by special use permit for private landowners Ralph Titsworth and Gene Schockey. Length of road: approximately 1840 feet. Acreage Impact: approximately 1 acre.
A sanitation harvest, not to exceed 250 acres, to remove standing dead loblolly pine, currently infested loblolly, and loblolly within the stand at high risk of infestation to reduce spread and further population increase of Ips engraver beetles.
This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-year entry of the Two Mile Watershed. This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas.
Utility relocation due to upgrade to Perry County Road 14 (Union Valley Road) by Arkansas Highway Transportation Department - reconstruct to two lanes on a widened right-of-way for a length of 3.15 miles. Some harvest may be required.
Project Area includes approximately 16,266 acres of Forest Service lands in Scott and Polk County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.
Special use authorization to construct approximately 5,300 feet of road through the Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness to access a 160 acre private inholding.
Ecosystem management activities in Upper Lake Winona watershed on the Winona Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita National Forest. (Compartments 1445, 1446, 1447, 1456, 1457, 1460 ,1462).
Improvement activities in 3,094 acres of pine-bluestem stands of Upper Lake Winona Phase III Research Area. Treatments include prescribed burning, pre-commercial thinning, and understory brush control.
The Ouachita National Forest proposes to issue a decision authorizing a special use permit renewal for Verizon at an existing communications tower on Buck Knob Mountain
This is a proposed project as a result of the 10-yr entry of the Washita Watershed (the portion on the Oden RD). This project identifies opportunities to begin transition to desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan for management areas
Proposed construction of a ~49,300-foot, 6" water line and lift station on the south side of Rich Mountain to provide a source of potable water to QWSP. AR State Parks is requesting a 40' temporary (construction) easement and 15' permanent easement.
A new waterline will be installed from the district office connecting to the existing right of way located at 8607 N Hwy 7, Jessieville AR, Garland County.
Wegner Enterprises Inc. is requesting road access for two mines ARES 08092 Crystal Forest and Phantom Mine. The road has been the sole traditional access to these properties.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities identified in to meet the needs for West Chula watershed project area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described.
Permanent private road permit to access residence across 170 feet of National Forest System lands. Permit use on existing road "Winter Creek Place Road".
Ecosystem management for Bear Creek West, Barn Hart, and Brogan management unit watersheds (C-477-488) on the Fourche Unit of the Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District of the Ouachita National Forest.
232 acres of native grass plot restoration (brush removal by mulching, brush-hogging, and cutting) and 2 acres of wildlife opening restoration (disking, liming, fertilizing, seeding)
Mid-story thinning, with chainsaw or other hand tool, on 1,281 acres to enhance wildlife habitat. No commercial harvest. No herbicide use. No road construction.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District is proposing approximately 589 acres of native grass plot restoration work (brush removal by mulching, brush-hogging, and cutting). To enhance re-establishment of native warm season grasses.
Use authorization for upgrade of existing telecommunication facilities on national forest land along Highway 9/10 in Perry Co., AR. Re-issue existing use agreement to Windstream Arkansas LLC, as successor in interest to Alltel Corporation.
This project will direct bury a 1.25" HDPE duct with a 48 fiber cable installed inside the duct. Construction will be by plow, trench, and or directional boring. 7000' long by 20' wide.
Thinning, consisting of overstory development on 622 acres and midstory removal on 121 acres of central interior acidic cliff and talus forest communities. Prescribed burning of approximately 398 acres.
The project would remove a concrete slab crossing approximately 150 feet long and 40 feet wide, including deck and aprons upstream/ downstream. The project will improve aquatic organism passage and reduce sediment entering Alum Fork Saline River.
The Ouachita National Forest proposes to formally designate a system of roads and trails for public use of motorized vehicles, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs), in the area known as Wolf Pen Gap.
To improve aquatic habitat, a drainage structure (e.g., box culvert, cement blocks, bridge) is proposed for Forest Service Road 510 where it crosses Gap Creek within the Wolf Pen Gap Trail Complex.
