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Note: Not all projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Hoosier National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.
Proposal to issue an amended special use permit to Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. that would incorporate herbicide to maintain rights-of-way while restoring Monarch Butterfly habitat.
This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.
The Hoosier NF, in coordination with Martin State Forest and a private landowner, is proposing a prescribed burn project on approximately 300 acres. To view documents related to this proposal, copy and paste link to internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/0ppdf8xtunzbj98f1ztisrhondzrczp8
Proposal to amend the existing permit for new installation of approximately one mile of overhead fiber optic cable to existing utilities poles and approximately one mile of buried cable.
The Forest Service proposes to make improvements to Shirley Creek Campground by establishing up to 12 designated campsites, 1 day-use parking area for trail users, the widening of the existing road, and relocating 2 existing hydrants.
The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to replace seven undersized and/or perched culverts, and one stream ford crossing with aquatic organism passage (AOP) structures.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Carbon stewardship
Climate change adaptation
Environmental justice
Facility management
Forest products
Fuels management
Grazing management
Heritage resource management
Land acquisition
Land management planning
Land ownership management
Minerals and geology
Projects that may affect wilderness (for mailing list contacts)
Recreation management
Regulations, directives, orders
Research
Road management
Special area management
Special use management
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Vegetation management (other than forest products)
