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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, BUFFALO RANGER DISTRICT (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Bayou Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Boston Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Magazine Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Pleasant Hill Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, St. Francis Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Sylamore Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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 |
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| 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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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Ozark Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Janine Book 479-964-7282 janine.book@usda.gov |
| Description: Vegetation management activities across Ozark National Forest, including timber, silvicultural treatments, burning, and wildlife management, also connected actions such as roads/firebreaks.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/61695 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ozark-St. Francis National Forest All Units. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Baxter, Benton, Conway, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Lee, Logan, Madison, Marion, Newton, Phillips, Pope, Searcy, Stone, Van Buren, Washington, Yell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ozark National Forest. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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AWIN Tower Rehab CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/30/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Kyle Burris 479-964-7245 kyle.burris@usda.gov |
| Description: Amending Permit to rehab communication towers at Mt. Magazine, Pine Mountain, and White Oak Communication Sites
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68118 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District, Bayou Ranger District, Magazine Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford, Logan, Pope. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Magazine Communication Site (Sec. 20, T6N, R25W, Logan Co.), Pine Mountain Communication Site (Sec. 14, T11N, R32W, Crawford Co.), White Oak Communication Site (Sec. 22, T10N, R18W, Pope Co.). | |||||
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ERFO Slide Repair of two sites on White Rock Mountain and East Fly Gap Roads CE *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/04/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
11/2025 |
Jobi Brown 479-667-2191 x2175 jobi.brown@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service, in cooperation with the Federal Highways Administration, is planning slide repair of two sites on two districts: White Rock Mountain Road and East Fly Gap Road.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/67212 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District, Pleasant Hill Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. White Rock Mountain Road site is 3 miles north of Shores Lake. East Fly Gap Road is 5 miles northeast of Cass and 3 miles east of Highway 23. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, BUFFALO RANGER DISTRICT (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2020 Richland Creek Road Land Slide CE |
- Watershed management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Michael Mulford 870-446-5122 michael.mulford@usda.gov |
| Description: Stabilize a section of Searcy County Road 1205 and remove material sliding down onto the road. Approximately 1 mile to the South another project is being analyzed to relocate the road out of Falling Water Creek. These are 2 separate projects.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/archive/58055 |
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| Location: UNIT - Buffalo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Searcy. LEGAL - Township 13 North, Range 18 West, Section 18. This project is less than 5 acres in size and has impacted Searcy County Road 1205 and the hillside above the road. Material would need to be removed and the road stabilized. | |||||
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BUF0220 - Access Special Use Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 04/28/2025 | 05/2025 |
Kenney Smedley 479-284-3150 kenney.smedley@usda.gov |
| Description: Road Access/Electric & Water Service to Private Landowner. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Buffalo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Searcy. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 13 North, Range 18 West, Section 3, 5th Principal Meridian, Searcy County, Arkansas. | |||||
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BUF0227 - Access Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/14/2025 | 05/2025 |
Kenney Smedley 479-284-3150 kenney.smedley@usda.gov |
| Description: Road Access to Private Landowner. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Buffalo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Newton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located south near Harvey Point, south of the West Fork of Big Piney Creek sections 23 and 28, T 13 N - R 23 W near Harvey Point in Newton County, Arkansas. | |||||
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Bat Artificial Roost Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 05/28/2025 | 12/2025 |
Dwayne Rambo 479-284-3150 ronald.rambo@usda.gov |
| Description: Increase of bat roosting opportunities by installing up to 9 artificial roosts and clearing vegetation around 3 adjacent ponds to improve flight paths and overall habitat conditions.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/67820 |
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| Location: UNIT - Buffalo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Newton. LEGAL - Township 14N Range 23-24W. Northwest portion of the Buffalo Ranger District in Newton County, AR (see map). | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Bayou Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2024 Big Piney Prescribed Burn and Habitat Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/24/2023 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2025 |
Expected:11/2025 |
12/2025 |
Timothy Jones 205-489-5111 bradley.taylor@usda.gov |
| Description: The project area for the 2024 Big Piney Burning and Habitat Restoration Project proposes periodic prescribed burning on 131,595 acres of National Forest lands in Johnson, Newton, Madison, Searcy, Pope, Conway, and Van Buren Counties.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/64654 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bayou Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Conway, Johnson, Madison, Newton, Pope, Searcy, Van Buren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various across Big Piney District. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Boston Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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BOS0294 Special Use Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 04/30/2025 | 05/2025 |
Joseph Wood 740-534-6533 joseph.wood@usda.gov |
| Description: Authorize a neighboring landowner to convert a two-track road to a private driveway. The driveway will be 261 feet long and 20 feet wide. In addition to the driveway, also authorize a waterline to run the length of the driveway to where it cuts over
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/64957 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec. 28 T12N R32W. | |||||
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BOS0307 Access Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/17/2025 | 06/2025 |
Joseph Wood 740-534-6533 joseph.wood@usda.gov |
| Description: Access Request to private property | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec. 17 T14N R31W. | |||||
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BOS0313 Access Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 | 10/2025 |
Joseph Wood 740-534-6533 joseph.wood@usda.gov |
| Description: To access private property off of Bucksnort Trail using an existing road and less than 1 mile of new road construction. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec. 16 T13N R27W. | |||||
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Devil's Den Trail System CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/18/2020 |
Expected:10/2025 |
11/2025 |
Charles Stokes 479-264-6024 Charles.Stokes@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct 6.27 miles of mountain bike trail, reconstruct 0.36 miles of existing mountain bike trail, and maintain 20.17 miles of existing hiking and horse trails in addition to the mountain bike trails on FS land adjacent to Devils Den State Park. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service System land surrounding Devil's Den State Park. | |||||
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Fanes Mill EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025 |
Expected:12/2025 | 01/2026 |
Coy Longshore 479-667-2191 coy.longshore@usda.gov |
| Description: Multi-resource project to help improve forest conditions; stands more resilient to stressors such as weather, insects, and disease. Improving habitat for game species as well as threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. Improving trails, roads.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/57438 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford, Franklin, Madison. LEGAL - multiple sections in T 12N R 26W, T 12N R 27W, T 13N R 26W, T 13N R 27W. Primarily in Madison and Franklin counties. Bounded on the north by the White River, the east by Highway 23. Near towns: Cass to the south, Brashears northeast, Combs northwest. | |||||
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Ford Project EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/06/2022 |
Expected:08/2025 |
11/2025 |
Jobi Brown 479-667-2191 x2175 jobi.brown@usda.gov |
| Description: Multi-resource project to help improve forest conditions with trees that are more resilient to insects, diseases, weather events; improve habitat for threatened, endangered and sensitive species; improve watershed conditions.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/44980 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford, Franklin. LEGAL - multiple sections in townships 11N 28W, 11N 29W, 11N 30W, 12N 28W, 12N 29W, 12N 30W. On main division in vicinity of Mountainburg and Chester Arkansas. Aboout 10 miles south of Winslow, AR and 15 miles North of Alma, AR. East of interstate I49 and north of interstate I40. | |||||
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Hurricane Creek Road 1003 ERFO Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/25/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
09/2025 |
Jobi Brown 479-667-2191 x2175 jobi.brown@usda.gov |
| Description: Install new culverts, clean plugged culverts, repair eroded roadway.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/67473 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Crawford, Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near White Rock Recreation Area 4 miles north of Shores Lake on the Main Unit of the Boston Mountain Ranger District. | |||||
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Nix Hollow Culvert Replacement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 | 10/2025 |
Matthew Anderson 307-367-5751 matthew.anderson4@usda.gov |
| Description: Replacement of three existing culverts on Shores Lake Road at Nix Hollow stream crossing with structure that will facilitate aquatic organism passage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shores Lake Road, 4 miles east of Shores Lake on the main unit of the Boston Mountain Ranger District. | |||||
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Range Allotment Management Project EA |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jobi Brown 479-667-2191 x2175 jobi.brown@usda.gov |
| Description: Manage allotments on district by grazing livestock to combat woody plant encroachment and maintain open conditions.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/53774 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Benton, Crawford, Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple allotments on Wedington, Lee Creek, and Main Units of the district. | |||||
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Temple Hill Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/02/2022 |
Expected:08/2025 |
09/2025 |
James Lindsay 479-667-2191 james.a.lindsay@usda.gov |
| Description: 252 acres pine and 434 acres hardwood thinning. Prescribed burning in total project area of 2603 acres.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/61864 |
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| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Benton, Washington. LEGAL - T13N R28W Sections 19 and 20. Main Unit near the Temple Hill Community. | |||||
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Wildcat Creek Blue Hole and Kornhaus Roads Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025 |
Expected:10/2025 | 11/2025 |
Matthew Anderson 307-367-5751 matthew.anderson4@usda.gov |
| Description: Two roads in the vicinity of Wildcat Creek are negatively impacting the stream. Remove existing culvert and replace with three new structures. Decommission approximately 2070 feet of roads, realign 870 feet and construct 240 feet of roadway. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boston Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Washington County south of US Highway 412 on northeast corner of Wedington Unit, northwest of Fayetteville, AR. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Magazine Mountain Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Carter Mountain Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 04/29/2025 | 05/2025 |
Charles Stokes 479-264-6024 Charles.Stokes@usda.gov |
| Description: Forest management in the Carter Mountain area of the Mt. Magazine Ranger District.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/60502 |
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| Location: UNIT - Magazine Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Logan, Yell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T6N-7N, R22W-23W. | |||||
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MAG0347 Permit Amendment 1 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 | 09/2025 |
Joseph Wood 740-534-6533 joseph.wood@usda.gov |
| Description: Add a gate to a current permitted access. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Magazine Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Logan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec 12, T6N, R25W. | |||||
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MAG102404 Amendment 8 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/01/2025 | 07/2025 |
Joseph Wood 740-534-6533 joseph.wood@usda.gov |
| Description: Mt. Magazine State Park submitted a request for a permit amendment to construct a chlorination building.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/67726 |
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| Location: UNIT - Magazine Mountain Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Logan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Magazine State Park. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Pleasant Hill Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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PLE0245 Access Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/09/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
08/2025 |
Charles Stokes 479-754-2864 Charles.Stokes@usda.gov |
| Description: Request to access private property and installation of powerline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65341 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Hill Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Newton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. sec. 31 T13N R23W. | |||||
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PLE0248 Access Request CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
08/2025 |
Charles Stokes 479-754-2864 Charles.Stokes@usda.gov |
| Description: A private landowners association is requesting to construct and maintain 600' of road to access their property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Hill Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sec. 10 T11N R26W. | |||||
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Provide Access to Private Property in Section 28 of T13N R24W PLE0210 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/06/2025 | 05/2025 |
Charles Stokes 479-264-6024 Charles.Stokes@usda.gov |
| Description: Provide access across a closed road to an adjacent private landowner. Landowner will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the closed road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Hill Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Johnson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Road will go west starting at Forest Service Road 1434a and south of the Ozark Highlands Trail in Section 28 of T13N R24W. | |||||
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Woods Mountain Farm Bill CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Completed | Actual: 06/18/2025 | 07/2025 |
Charles Stokes 479-754-2864 Charles.Stokes@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestations through the implementation of Commercial Thinning, Regeneration activities, and Timber Stand Improvement with midstory reduction on 2,399 acres.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/65625 |
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| Location: UNIT - Pleasant Hill Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Johnson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. approximately 4 miles north of Ludwig, Arkansas; in Township 11 North, Ranges 22 & 23 West, 5th Principal Meridian in Johnson County, Arkansas. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, St. Francis Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bear Creek Lake Dam Spillway Rehabilitation Project EA |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jan Franks 870-269-3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: Replacement of the Bear Creek Lake dam primary chute spillway & associated activities to address deficiencies that led to failure of the existing spillway in 2019 & to ensure the structure meets established national standards
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/62111 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Francis Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Lee. LEGAL - Bear Creek Lake, Lee County, AR T1N, R4E, Sec. 8 & 9. Dam creating Bear Creek Lake in Lee, County, AR. | |||||
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St. Francis National Forest Non-native Invasive Aquatic Plant Control Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Jan Franks 870-269-3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: Accidental Duplicate
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67780 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Francis Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Lee, Phillips. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Creek Lake in Lee County and Storm Creek Lake in Phillips County. | |||||
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St. Francis National Forest Non-native Invasive Aquatic Plant Control Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/01/2025 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 |
10/2025 |
Jan Franks 870-269-3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: To control non-native aquatic invasive plant infestations within Bear Creek Lake and Storm Creek Lake. Control methods could include aquatic labeled herbicide applications, manual removal, mechanical removal or use of biological control agents.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/67781 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Francis Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Lee, Phillips. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Creek Lake in Lee County and Storm Creek Lake in Phillips County. | |||||
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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Sylamore Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Blanchard Springs Caverns Facilities Renovation Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Heritage resource management - Facility management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 05/21/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
10/2025 |
Jan Franks 870 269 3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: Renovation of the Blanchard Springs Caverns Visitor Information Center and cavern trail infrastructure within Blanchard Springs Caverns
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/58732 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sylamore Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Blanchard Springs Caverns Visitor Information Center and cavern trails within the Blanchard Springs Developed Recreation Area Complex. | |||||
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Special Use Permit SYL0023 Amendment 4 CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/14/2025 | 05/2025 |
Jan Franks 870-269-3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: Utility Company request amend their existing permit to include a new buried electrical utility corridor (1,515 ft long x 30 ft wide--approximately 1.1 acre) & to add a second service line in an existing underground electrical corridor.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/67712 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sylamore Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Blanchard Springs Developed Recreation Area. | |||||
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Sylamore Range Allotment Management Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jan Franks 870-269-3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposing management of 4 range allotments with conversion from exotic pasture grass to native grasses, forbs and herbaceous species on fields; proposal includes placing 2 allotments in closed status and removing them from the NFS range system.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/42968 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sylamore Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Baxter, Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Six range allotments on the Sylamore District located within Baxter (2 allotments) and Stone (4 allotments) County. | |||||
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Walk and Roll Trail Management Project EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jan Franks 870-269-3228 jan.franks@usda.gov |
| Description: Maintenance and improvement of non-motorized trails; actions will include realignment when needed;limited herbicide use; converting a road and a user-created trail to system trail; constructing new trail
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/projects/44724 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sylamore Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Baxter, Searcy, Stone. LEGAL - Not Applicable. corridors up to 400' wide of NFS land centered on system trail treads. | |||||
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. |
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