Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025
National Forests In Mississippi

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi,  Bienville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi,  Chickasawhay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi,  De Soto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi,  Delta Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi,  Holly Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Mississippi,  Homochitto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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National Forests In Mississippi, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
National Forests in Mississippi Forest Health Project
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2025  		Expected:12/2025  01/2026 Brian Rudd
601-965-1668
brian.rudd@usda.gov 
Description: Project will address and minimize the effects from nonnative invasive secies and problematic native species; manage forested ecosystems and associated communities to maintain and restore composition.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68440
Location: UNIT - National Forests In Mississippi All Units. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Adams, Amite, Benton, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Copiah, Forrest, Franklin, George, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jones, Lafayette, Lincoln, Marshall, Newton, Oktibbeha, Pearl River, Perry, Pontotoc, Scott, Sharkey, Smith, Stone, Tippah, Union, Wayne, Wilkinson, Winston, Yalobusha. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest lands in Mississippi.
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National Forests In Mississippi,   Bienville Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bay Springs Telephone Co./TEC/Delta Fiber Aerial and Buried Fiber Optic Installation Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:06/2025  06/2025 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
cnharper@fs.fed.us 
Description: Bay Springs Telephone Company/TEC/Delta Fiber is requesting to amend an existing authorization to install aerial fiber optic on existing Southern Pine Electric power poles and buried fiber optic line within an existing right-of-way.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67812
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Jasper, Newton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located in Newton County in T5N R10E Section 27-28 and in Jasper County, MS in T4N R10E Section 3.
Bay Springs Telephone Co./TEC/Fiber Smith Fiber Optic Installation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:06/2025  06/2025 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov 
Description: Bay Springs/TEC/Fiber Smith is requesting to amend and add new installation to the existing permit authorization. The proposed project will be funded by the National Tele-communication and Information Administration (NTIA) program
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67811
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Smith. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T3N, R6E SECTION 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; T3N, R7E SECTION 6, 7; T4N R6E SECTION 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24; T4N R7E SECTION 3, 5, 8, 17, 25, 26, 29, 31, 35, 36; T4N R8E SECTION 7, 32; T5N R7E SECTION 32.
Geotechnical Survey Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology
- Land ownership management
- Research and Development 		 Completed  Actual: 06/18/2025  06/2025 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to conduct a geotechnical survey on an approximately 35-acre tract of National Forest land.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/65996
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 8 East of Section 22 in Scott County, MS. Thirty-five-acre tract of National Forest land located in the southwest corner of Township 6 North, Range 8 East of Section 22 in Scott County, MS.
Jackson Prairie and Woodland Restoration and Maintenance Project
EA
 - Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/24/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2023  		Expected:12/2023
  		01/2024 Judith Pittman
601-384-5876
Judith.Pittman@usda.gov 
Description: The Bienville National Forest is proposing a restoration and maintenance project for the Jackson Prairie and Woodland ecological system on National Forest System land in Scott, Smith, and Jasper Counties.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/62183
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Jasper, Scott, Smith. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project analysis area will encompass the Bienville National Forest in stands where the Jackson Prairie and Woodland intersects Forest Service lands.
Kerry M. Boykin Access Request
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2025  		Expected:06/2025
  		06/2025 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov 
Description: Mr. Kerry M. Boykin has requested a special use permit to cross National Forests System land using gated Forest Service Road 570 for access to his private property in Scott County, Mississippi.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68032
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Smith. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Scott County, Mississippi in Sections 34 in Township 5 North, Range 8 East.
MDWFP Pole Shed Request
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:05/2025  05/2025 Christopher Locke
601-469-3811
Christopher.Locke@usda.gov 
Description: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks is requesting a special use permit to construct an 84x30X16 metal open-pole shed for heavy equipment storage at the Caney Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Headquarter.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/67810
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is in the lot south of Moore Fire Tower (32.3239336, -89.5055884) off Moore Tower Road in Section 32, Township 6 N, Range 8 E of Scott County, MS.
Shongelo and Marathon Recreation Area - Decommissioning and Facilities Removal Project
CE
 - Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/23/2021  		Expected:12/2024
  		12/2024 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov 
Description: Aging recreation facilities and low user visitation contributed to the proposal to withdraw use of the amenities. The facilities proposed for decommissioning are outdated and deteriorated, deeming un-safe for public and administrative use.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60766
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Smith. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Shongelo Recreation Area is located at Township 3 North, Range 7 East, Section 18 and Marathon Lake Recreation Area is located at Township 4 North, Range 9 East, Section 10.
Southern Pine Electric SCR 520-B1 Right-of-way Access Request
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2025  		Expected:06/2025
  		06/2025 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov 
Description: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative is seeking authorization for a new Special Use Permit to construct an aerial single-phase distribution power line right-of-way across Bienville National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68157
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Smith. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located off Smith County Road 520-B1 in Section 20 of Township 5 North Range 9 East of Smith County, MS.
Thomas C. Reid Access Request
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2025  		Expected:06/2025
  		06/2025 Christina Harper
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov 
Description: Mr. Thomas C. Reid has requested a special use permit for access across gated Forest Service Road 566B to his 80-acre private properties.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68031
Location: UNIT - Bienville Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Smith. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 6 North, Range 8 East in Section 19 in Scott County, Mississippi.
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National Forests In Mississippi,   Chickasawhay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
West Salem Road - Right of Way
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  Completed  Actual: 10/19/2023  10/2023 Lakeshia Gallaspy
601-428-0594
Lakeshia.Gallaspy@usda.gov 
Description: The project is for proposed addition of ROW required for bridge replacement on West Salem Road. A public road easement would be issued to add .31 acres to the existing .25 acres of ROW. Some clearing would take place.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64097
Location: UNIT - Chickasawhay Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Greene. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A public road easement would be issued to add .31 acres to the existing .25 acres of ROW on West Salem Road.
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National Forests In Mississippi,   De Soto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
AT&T Fiber Optic Project (City Rd)
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/17/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: AT&T proposes to place a fiber optic cable using directional boring along and adjacent to City Rd. ROW 10x758ft (0.17 ac.) Stone County, Mississippi.T4S R11W and Sections 14
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64852
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - T4S R11W and Sections 14. T4S R11W and Sections 14.
AT&T Fiber TV Tower Rd.
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/05/2023  		Expected:04/2024
  		05/2024 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal for the installation of 3,379 feet of buried fiber optic communications cable within the existing AT&T (Bell South) 10 foot right of way granted before USFS acquired the property in two sections along TV Tower Rd Project total Acres 0.78
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64838
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - T3S, R9W, Sections 30 & 31 & T3S, R10W, Section 25 , T4S, R9W, Section 6. T3S, R9W, Sections 30 & 31 & T3S, R10W, Section 25 , T4S, R9W, Section 6.
Ball Group LLC Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1008 feet long and 20 feet wide (0.5ac.), for access to private land.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60423
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Section 34, T2N, R9W. North of Austin Anderson Road.
Bell Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/14/2021  		Expected:10/2023
  		11/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1008 feet long and 20 feet wide (0.5 acres), to access private land.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60419
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Greene. LEGAL - Section 32, T1N, R8W. Beginning at Forest Service Road 327A.
Bernard Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a special use permit to construct and maintain a new road, approx. 1200 feet long and 20 feet wide, to access private land. The new road would be located within an existing powerline corridor.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60420
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Pearl River. LEGAL - Section 11, T1S, R14W. East of Lee Town Road.
CSMS Cache Sites
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/21/2025  		Expected:05/2025
  		07/2025 Nicole Taylor
601-528-6175
Nicole.Taylor@usda.gov 
Description: 7th SFG proposes to use 12 temporary 4'x2'x4' cache sites during semiannual training evalutions. Sites will be prepped prior to training exercises and restored immediatelly afterwards.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68088
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Forrest, Perry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sites will be in various locations along roads in the Camp Shelby Special Use area.
De Soto Black Creek Wild and Scenic River(WSR) Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)
EA
 - Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2020  		Expected:11/2020  11/2020 Chandra Roberts
850-926-3561 ext. 6525
chandraroberts@fs.fed.us 
Description: The National Forests in Mississippi proposes to establish a river corridor boundary and the preparation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the 21 mile Black Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/57656
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The designated Black Creek Wild and Scenic River is located within the De Soto Ranger District,between Moody's Landing and Fairley Bridge Landing of the 1/4-mile wide Black Creek Corridor Scenic Area.
Double Branch Bridge Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/13/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 Rebecca Ladnier
601-528-6169
reladnier@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replace an existing bridge with new structure to meet current bridge standards. Widen right-of-way for construction activities and installation of temporary detour bridge.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/61999
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Forrest. LEGAL - T1S, R13W, Sec. 27. At Double Branch on Carnes Road, Forrest County, MS.
Gopher Tortoise Enclosures and Dusky Gopher Frog Pond Improvement
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2022  		Expected:05/2022
  		05/2022 Manning Moody
601-528-6176
manning.moody@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct management activities on the De Soto Ranger District to enhance the habitat and management of federally threatened gopher tortoise and federally endangered dusky gopher frog.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/61940
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Leaf River Wildlife Management Area.
Gulf South Pipeline Relocation
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Relocate a section of natural gas pipeline that has become exposed due to erosion along the banks of Black Creek. New r/w 50' wide, with add'l 25' temp work space needed. Directional bore under Black Creek. Rehabilitation of abandoned r/w.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/42858
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Section 27, T1S, R10W. Black Creek, upstream from Fairley Bridge Road; north of existing right-of-way.
Hubert and Cassie Hitt Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/21/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Chandra Roberts
850-926-3561 ext. 6525
chandra.roberts@usda.gov 
Description: This proposal is to grant access to private land using an existing, paved, county-maintained road that has been the historic route of access to this property. approximately 0.008 mi ( 40' by 30' width)0.027 ac.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64334
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jackson County, T5S, R9W, Section 34.
Hughes Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/14/2021  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 774 feet long and 20 feet wide, for access to private land. Project area .036 ac.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60418
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Greene. LEGAL - Section 7, T1N, R8W. Beginning at the end of Forest Service Road 317E.
Lands & Trees Inc. Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/21/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Chandra Roberts
850-926-3561 ext. 6525
chandra.roberts@usda.gov 
Description:  Access private land and residence using an existing gravel driveway, 110foot long and 30foot wide. UXO area, gravel only
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64337
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T2N, R11W, Section 31.
Lenoir Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/17/2022  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Rebecca Ladnier
601-528-6169
rebecca.ladnier@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1321 feet long and 20 feet wide or 0.8 acres, for access to private land that is surrounded by National Forest land.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60424
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Section 19, T4S, R12W. Beginning at Forest Service Road 458.
MDOT HWY 15 at Cypress Branch_Bridge Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/24/2024  		Expected:04/2025
  		05/2025 Chandra Roberts
601-528-6174
chandra.roberts@usda.gov 
Description: Bridge replaced by a large double box culvert over Cypress Branch on SR 15 in Harrison County.
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Harrison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SR 15 over Cypress Branch in Harrison County.
Moody Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Access to private property using an existing driveway.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/55863
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Forrest. LEGAL - Section 8, Township 2 North, Range 12 West, Forrest county, MS, St. Stephens meridian. West of DeWitt Carter Road.
Murray Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Provide access to private property using an existing closed road and a short segment of new construction.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/55864
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Section 26, Township 3 South, Range 10 West, Stone County, MS, St. Stephens Meridian. West of Cable Bridge Road.
Myers Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/14/2021  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a special use permit for improvement and maintenance of an existing 'woods' road, approx. 610 feet long and 20 feet wide, for access to private land. Project acres of .28
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/60421
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Forrest. LEGAL - Section 11, T1N, R12W. Beginning at the end of Forest Service Road 301C1.
Pearl River Valley Electric Power Fiber Optic Project (Aerial)
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/28/2021  		Expected:12/2023
  		12/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of aerial fiber optic line within the existing aerial powerline right-of-way (ROW). The portion of the project crossing National Forest lands will consist of 251 aerial miles of fiber optic line to be installed on the existing poles.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/65125
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Forrest, George, Jackson, Pearl River, Perry, Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Installation of aerial fiber optic line within the existing aerial powerline right-of-way (ROW).
Pearl River Valley Power EPA Powerline Amendment (Bill Anderson)
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2023  		Expected:11/2023
  		11/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: project is to extend single phase powerline (0.81mi) (4,276ft. x 25ft.) onto private property for the purpose of serving a new member. The new service will begin on the Northeast comer of the intersection of John Bond Road and FS 330A in Perry County
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64999
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Section 18, T1S, R9W. Perry County, West Side of John Bond Rd. Section 18, T1S, R9W.
Pilipuf Access Amendment
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/14/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Chandra Roberts
850-926-3561 ext. 6525
chandra.roberts@usda.gov 
Description: The applicant requests to amend existing authorization to access private property on FSR 424B to extend from, 352 feet long and 25 feet wide to 352 feet x 50 feet. In the near future, the landowners plan build on their 10-acre lot.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64308
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Harrison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 8, T6S, R11W.
Rattlesnake Range Fiber Optic Installation
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/24/2024  		Expected:12/2024
  		01/2025 James Allen
601-584-8488
james.d.allen@usda.gov 
Description: AT&T proposes to place a fiber optic cable to Rattlesnake Range using directional boring along and adjacent to Beaumont Brooklyn Rd. The project area is within the boundaries of the DeSoto National Forest, DeSoto Ranger District in Perry County, Miss
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - T2N, R9W, Sections 12, 13, 14 . Beaumont Brooklyn Road, Rattlesnake Range, Perry County, MS.
Singing River Electric Cooperative Fiber Optic Project (Aerial)
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/28/2021  		Expected:12/2023
  		12/2023 Alan Oglesbee
601-528-4977
alan.oglesbee@usda.gov 
Description: Singing River Electric Cooperative. All fiber optic lines will utilize existing pole routes with no new routes being constructed. There will be approximately 27 aerial miles of fiber optic line installed on the existing pole routes; 32 acres.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/65126
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - George, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Perry, Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All fiber optic lines will utilize existing pole routes with no new routes being constructed. There will be approximately 27 aerial miles of fiber optic line installed on the existing pole routes.
William Anderson Power Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/14/2023  		Expected:08/2023
  		08/2023 Chandra Roberts
850-926-3561 ext. 6525
chandra.roberts@usda.gov 
Description: This proposal is to construct a new private drive, approximately 22feet wide by approximately 57feetlong, to access approximately 40 acres of private land surrounded by National Forest land.
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 18, T1S, R9W.
Woolmarket Range Dry Fire Awning
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/16/2025  07/2025 Nicole Taylor
6015286175
Nicole.Taylor@usda.gov 
Description: This project is to install a temporary 8%u2019Wx20%u2019Lx8%u2019H wood awning with tin roof for use during dry fire exercises. An existing wall would be used to tie in the rafters and tin. Post will be 4x4, 24" in concrete, and 2x6 rafters.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/67988
Location: UNIT - De Soto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Harrison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Keller, Woolmarker Range Training Site.
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National Forests In Mississippi,   Delta Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Delta Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Koven Minor
662-873-6256
Koven.Minor@usda.gov 
Description: This project proposes the implementation of forest management techniques, such as regeneration cuts, planting, thinning, mid-story treatments, and invasive species management, to achieve multiple-use goals and objectives outlined in the forest plan.
Location: UNIT - Delta Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Sharkey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This EA covers all forested land within Delta National Forest, totaling approximately 60,000 acres in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
Delta Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Ronald Lewis
662-873-6256
Ronald.Lewis2@usda.gov 
Description: Delta Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat Project
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/58809
Location: UNIT - Delta Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Sharkey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Delta National Forest, National Forests in Mississippi.
Delta Vegetation Mangement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2025  		Expected:10/2025  11/2025 Brian Rudd
601-965-1668
brian.rudd@usda.gov 
Description: Promote forest health and sustainability of bottomland hardwood habitat for waterfowl and other associated forest wetland-dependent species.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68441
Location: UNIT - Delta Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Sharkey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project will include the entire Delta National Forest in Sharkey County.
Delta Wildlife Enhancement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Completed  Actual: 01/11/2023  08/2023 Koven Minor
8705000466
Koven.Minor@usda.gov 
Description: This project intends to implement thinning on overstocked bottomland hardwood stands. More specifically we are targeting stands with tree densities that are over 100 BA/acre and/or stands with canopy closures greater than 90%.
Location: UNIT - Delta Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Sharkey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This CE will cover management in the 6 green tree reservoirs within Delta NF. Delta NF is located in Sharkey county near the town of Rolling Fork MS.
Green Tree Reservoir Maintenance and Improvement project
CE
 - Land management planning
- Recreation management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2018  		Expected:05/2018  07/2018 Michael Whittington
662-873-6256
mswhittington@fs.fed.us 
Description: To replace current noncomplying culvert with in a recreation site.
Location: UNIT - Delta Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Sharkey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Culvert located at 6 Mile parking lock head.
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National Forests In Mississippi,   Holly Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area Bathhouse Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2025  		Expected:01/2026  03/2026 Katie Hanson-Dorr
662-285-3264 x16
katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov 
Description: Removal of damaged bathhouse in day use area at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area and replacement with a 4-person vault toilet.
Location: UNIT - Holly Springs Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Marshall. LEGAL - T4S, R1W, Sec. 18, Chickasaw meridian. Located within Chewalla Lake Recreation Area, approximately 1.5 miles east of Higdon Rd. in Marshall Co.
Removal of Old Facilities at Puskus Lake Recreation Area.
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/02/2025  07/2025 Katie Hanson-Dorr
662-285-3264 x16
katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov 
Description: Removal of old facilities in poor condition that are no longer needed. Includes 2 pit toilets and stairs, tool shed, water spigots, and capping and removal of a decommissioned well.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/66953
Location: UNIT - Holly Springs Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Lafayette. LEGAL - T7S, R1W, Sec. 30-31, and T7S, R2W, Sec. 25 and 36, Chickasaw Meridian. Located within Puskus Lake Recreation Area, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection of MS Hwy 30 and CR 2089.
Special Use Permit for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) North Oakland-Coffeeville Transmission Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/13/2025  		Expected:08/2025
  		08/2025 Katie Hanson-Dorr
662-285-3264 x16
katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to authorize a special use permit for construction and operation of a new transmission line across National Forest land between North Oakland and Coffeeville, MS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67286
Location: UNIT - Holly Springs Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Yalobusha. LEGAL - Township 25N, Range 5E, Sections 7 and 18. Chickasaw meridian. Transmission line ROW proposed to be located on the north side of County Road 211.
Special Use Permit for waterline to residence.
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/17/2025  07/2025 Katie Hanson-Dorr
662-285-3264 x16
katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov 
Description: Special use permit for installation of a waterline across NFS lands in Lafayette Co., MS.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/66960
Location: UNIT - Holly Springs Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Lafayette. LEGAL - Township 8S, Range 2W, Sec. 34. Located along CR 225, approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of CR 225 and US Hwy 278, in Lafayette Co., MS.
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National Forests In Mississippi,   Homochitto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Berrytown Rd Slide Repair
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  Completed  Actual: 04/25/2025  05/2025 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: Repair a soil slide on Berrytown Road which is administered by Franklin County
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 4 East Section 32. Starting at station 90 00, adding an additional 90ft from centerline and ending at station 94 00, adding an additional 85 feet from centerline.
Clear Springs Lake Trail Bridge Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Michael Everett
601-384-5876
meverett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Removal of a failing trail bridge, installation of a new bridge, and relocation of the trail to the new bridge location.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/65889
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T5N, R2E, Section 2, Franklin County, MS. South of Highway 84, as part of the Clear Springs Recreation Area. The project area can be accessed at the lower loop campground, near sites 1, 2, and 3.
FSR 102 Slide Repair
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: Repair of an erosion slide on NFS Road 102, including realigning the road both vertically and horizontally for an estimated distance of 600 feet.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/65334
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T5N, R2E, Section 8, Franklin County, MS. FSR 102, in the NE ? of Section 8, Township 5N, Range 2E, Franklin County, Mississippi, about 2 miles west of the Clear Springs Recreation Area.
Homochitto Forest Health, Restoration, and Habitat Enhancement Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 05/14/2025  		Expected:07/2025
  		10/2025 Bill Meriwether
601-384-5876
william.meriwether@usda.gov 
Description: Vegetation management of pine-dominated ecosystems across the Forest, including forest health, longleaf restoration, and habitat management.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/64947
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Adams, Amite, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Wilkinson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 138,000 acres across the Homochitto National Forest.
Homochitto Repeater Tower Replacement
CE
 - Facility management  Completed  Actual: 11/05/2024  02/2025 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of 2 Communication Repeater Towers located at Butler Graveyard and Choctaw Rd. Towers will be on the same site and anchor points will be located approximately 20 ft further than the original points.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/archive/66721
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T5N R2E Section 20 and T7N R5E Section 4. Wrights Chruch Tower located at 1114 Choctaw Rd NE Mcall Creek, Ms and Bunkley Tower located at 2153 Butler Graveyard Rd, Meadville, Ms.
Robertson Road Bridge Replacement
CE
 - Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/29/2024  		Expected:10/2024
  		10/2024 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: Replace a Bridge on Robertson Rd which has a Right of way from the Forest Service
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/66928
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Amite. LEGAL - T4N R2E Section 2 over Brushy Creek on Robertson Road. T4N R2E Section 2 crossing over Brushy Creek.
Settoon Access
CE
 - Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/22/2024  11/2024 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: The Homochitto Ranger District received a special use request to cross National Forest land using an existing road off of FSR 104B, to access private property. The request is for the use use of approximately 350ft (12ft wide) of forest road.
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 12 of T5N R2E in Franklin County.
Tally's, Mills Branch, & Richardson Creek North Fork Trail Decommissioning
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/03/2025  05/2025 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
meverett@fs.fed.us 
Description: Permanent closure and rehabilitation of approximately 12.9 miles of trail and 35 minor and major foot bridges which have been closed since 2017 for the protection of public health and safety.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/65888
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T5N, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 10, 11; T6N, R2E, Sections 34, 35, 44, 45; T6N, R3E, Sections 37, 38. Franklin County, MS. Located south of Highway 84 as part of the Clear Springs Recreation area. The project area can be accessed by Clear Springs Rd., Pothook Rd., and Smyrnia Rd.
Texas Eastern LLC line maintenance
CE
 - Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 04/03/2024  07/2024 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: Request to modify a special use permit to remove approximately 2 acres of timber overtop of an existing 36" pipeline that runs through National Forest land and maintain the area in grass. The pipeline area is approximately 1/2 mile in length.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/mississippi/projects/archive/62670
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T9N, R2E section 1 through T3N, R2E, Section 9. Project encompasses approximately 1/2 mile of pipeline located off FR 107A, approximately six miles south of Meadville, MS.
US84 Slide Repair
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/24/2024  		Expected:06/2025
  		06/2026 Michael Everett
601-384-5876
michael.everett@usda.gov 
Description: Realignment of the east bound land and provding the necessary correct slopes to Forest SErvice roads 186H and 186K.
Location: UNIT - Homochitto Ranger District. STATE - Mississippi. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - T6N R2E Section 21. 4 miles west of Meadville, Ms on Hwy 84 East.
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