Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2021 to 06/30/2021
National Forests In North Carolina

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 North Carolina, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Cheoah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In North Carolina,  Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 11/28/2012  01/2013 Susan Ellsworth
775-355-5313
susanellsworth@fs.fed.us 
Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link:  http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nationwide.
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 09/13/2018
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 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 North Carolina, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Wildlife Openings Management Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/22/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Sheryl Bryan
828-257-4271
sbryan@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to maintain existing wildlife fields across North Carolina through the use of mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, and herbicides to control undesirable vegetation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55310
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Montgomery, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Carteret, Cherokee, Clay, Craven, Davidson, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Jones, McDowell, Macon, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests in North Carolina.
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National Forests In North Carolina, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Nantahala National Forest Programmatic EA for Stand Improvement Treatments
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/25/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 03/2021  		Expected:06/2021
  		06/2021 Sarah Bridges
828-837-5152
sarahbridges@fs.fed.us 
Description: Provide programmatic direction for a standard set of treatments that promote the regeneration and survival of woody forest vegetation within the natural range of historic variation for a variety of ecosystem benefits.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58407
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas on the Nantahala National Forest that meet programmatic direction and which are consistent with the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects to environmental and heritage resources per the EA.
Nantahala National Forest Wildlife Openings Rehabilitation Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2021  		Expected:05/2021  05/2021 Jason Farmer
828-479-6431
jfarmer@fs.fed.us 
Description: Conduct treatments to rehabilitate select existing wildlife openings on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts in Macon and Cherokee Counties, NC.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58851
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Select WL openings on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts.
Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Plan Revision
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/14/2020
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2022  		Expected:02/2022
  		02/2022 Heather Luczak
828-257-4817
heather.luczak@usda.gov 
Description: Revision of the Nantahala and Pisgah NFs Land Management Plan (Forest Plan)
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43545
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District, Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 18-county area in Western North Carolina.
Non-Native Invasive Plant Control on the Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/06/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is to treat non-native invasive plants on the Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests using a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34643
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District, Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph, Carteret, Craven, Davidson, Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Craven, Carteret, Jones, Davidson, Montgomery, and Randolph counties.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Appalachian Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2021 Gypsy Moth Treatment on the Pisgah National Forest
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/24/2021  		Expected:04/2021
  		06/2021 Heather Luczak
828-257-4817
heather.luczak@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is to treat gypsy moth populations using a mating disruption pheremone.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59532
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey, Buncombe, McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three treatment blocks in Yancey, Buncombe, and McDowell Counties, NC.
Appalachian Trail Relocation at Log Cabin
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/04/2020  		Expected:04/2021
  		05/2021 Michael Good
828-689-9694 x116
Michael.Good@usda.gov 
Description: Trail relocation to avoid private property. Approx 1.13 miles of new trail location
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59211
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Appalachian Trail near Log Cabin.
Appalachian Trail Relocation in the Roan Highlands
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A David McFee
828-682-6146
dmcfee@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to relocate the Appalachian Trail in the Roan Highlands from Grassy Ridge to Bradley Gap.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=20250
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina, Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter, Avery. LEGAL - Located along the North Carolina/Tennessee state line. Appalachian Ranger District.
French Broad EMC Stack House Amendment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 01/12/2021  02/2021 James Owen
8288773265 ext. 233
james.owen@usda.gov 
Description: Special use amendment; Power line right of way (special use #461)
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59252
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Madison County.
Mount Mitchell Trail Relocation Phase 4
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 02/05/2021  05/2021 Michael Good
828-689-9694 x116
Michael.Good@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is to relocate a small section of the Black Mountain Crest Trail to a more sustainable location.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59212
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Yancey. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Crest Trail on Black Mountain.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Cheoah 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 Tower at Wauchecha Bald
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/23/2020  		Expected:02/2021
  		02/2021 Robert Vance
828-837-5152
revance@fs.fed.us 
Description: Remove and replace the existing AT&T telecommunications tower at the existing communication tower complex on Wauchecha Bald in Graham County, NC.
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Telecommuncation complex on Wauchecha Bald, Graham County, NC.
Crossover Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2021  		Expected:04/2022  04/2022 Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action includes timber harvest, prescribed burning, and improvement of wildlife, fisheries, and botanical habitat to reestablish age class and structural diversity in NE Cherokee and southern Graham Counties, NC.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56347
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southern and northern slopes of the Snowbird Mountains west of Topton, North Carolina.
Duke Energy Meetinghouse Mountain Project
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2020  		Expected:02/2021
  		02/2021 Robert Vance
828-837-5152
revance@fs.fed.us 
Description: Relocate approximately 1,750 linear feet of power line from the south side of U.S. Highway 28 to the north side of Hwy 28 in the Meetinghouse Mountain area of Graham County, NC.
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North and south sides of U.S. Highway 28 in the Meetinghouse Mountain area of Graham County, NC.
Meetinghouse Mountain Road Access Project
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2021  		Expected:03/2021  03/2021 Robert Vance
828-837-5152 x117
revance@fs.fed.us 
Description: Grant access across National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, North Carolina for vehicular access to private lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58850
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off Meetinghouse Mountain Road near Lake Santeetlah in Graham County, North Carolina.
NCDOT Project - NC 143 Cherohala Skyway to Robbinsville
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/06/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Amy Mathis
828-259-0548
amymathis@fs.fed.us 
Description: NCDOT has proposed making improvements to NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville in Graham County. Portions of this project are located on National Forest System lands. Project currently on hold pending additional DOT funding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=20272
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NC 143 from the Cherohala Skyway to SR1127 at Robbinsville.
NCDOT Project - US Highway 74 (A-9) Robbinsville to Almond
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/29/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2021  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2024 Amy Mathis
828-259-0548
amymathis@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to improve transportation options from Robbinsville to Almond in Graham County to provide the transportation infrastructure necessary for the well-being of local and regional traffic.
Web Link:  https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/corridor-k/Pages/default.aspx
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. US Highway 74 from Stecoah to Robbinsville.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Croatan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Newport Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2014  		Expected:06/2021
  		07/2021 Steven Maharrey
252-638-5628
smaharrey@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Croatan RD is proposing to improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by conducting mngmt activities on approx. 2,669 acres. The project consists of various timber and wildlife related mngmt activities to move the Forest towards desired conditions
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37454
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan National Forest just to the west of Newport, NC.
Newport Transfer Station Permit Amendment
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2021  		Expected:08/2021  10/2021 Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov 
Description: Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (CRSWMA) has submitted a request for a SUP amendment to their current SUP to expand their existing transfer station located on the Croatan Ranger District of the National Forests in North Carolina.
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District in Carteret County NC.
Slocum Road Communications Tower Access
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Rondall Hudson
775-778-6122
rjhudson@fs.fed.us 
Description: This special use permit will grant access to an existing communications tower located on Forest Service property close to the intersection of Slocum Road and NC Hwy. 70.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42810
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Just north and east of the intersection of Slocum Road and Hwy. 70 just north of Havelock.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Grandfather Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Linville Gorge Wilderness Prescribed Fire
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Gary Kauffman
828-257-4861
gkauffman@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposal includes the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness to restore the natural fire regime, to manage unnatural buildups of fuels, and to restore fire dependent communities and woodlands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37966
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linville Gorge Wilderness.
Lovers Branch Wildfire Resilience Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2021  		Expected:10/2021  05/2022 Nicholas Larson
928-635-8230
nicholaslarson@fs.fed.us 
Description: A combination of stand improvement, commercial thinning, regeneration, and prescribed burning proposed to reduce the risk and increase the resilience to wildfire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59243
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lovers Branch Area. The area is within the 602(b) Designation of Insect and Disease Infestation Landscape area.
Old Fort Trails Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/24/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		05/2022 Lisa Jennings
828-652-2144
lisanjennings@fs.fed.us 
Description: Adding and modifying trails to create a new system of connecting trails in the area of Old Fort, NC.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59242
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Old Fort, NC.
Wilson Ridge Prescribed Burn
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Greg Philipp
828-652-2144
gphilipp@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project proposes an addition to a previously analyzed prescribed burn unit named Wilson Ridge. The addition is proposed to utilize system roads for control lines and create a better burn unit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51261
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Caldwell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North and east of intersection of NFSR 45 and 4068, Wilson Ridge.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Nantahala Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
BBQ Supplemental Silviculture Project
CE
 - Land management planning
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/20/2020  		Expected:06/2021
  		06/2021 Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
steverson.moffat@usda.gov 
Description: Conduct two-age silvicultural treatments in two stands within the BBQ Project analysis area on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Macon County, NC.
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. %u2022White pine removal, plant oaks, and release oaks with herbicide in stand 69/7, totaling approximately 20 new acres. %u2022 Expand stand 70/15 to include stands 70/13 and 69/18, totaling 16 acres.
Duke Energy Fontana Lake Power Line Relocation Project
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/16/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		05/2021 Joseph Wood
828-524-6441
josephbwood@fs.fed.us 
Description: Move a 4,900 foot segment of the existing overhead power line that crosses the national forest and reinstall it on a series of new power poles within the NCDOT ROW along North Carolina State Highway 28 near the Almond Community in Swain County, NC.
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On National Forest System lands in Swain County, NC, east of the Almond Community.
Duke Energy Wesser - Silver Mine Power Line Project
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2020  		Expected:02/2021
  		02/2021 Joseph Wood
828-524-6441
josephbwood@fs.fed.us 
Description: Remove old power lines and installing new power lines along U.S. Highway 19 between Wesser Road and Silver Mine Road. Most of the work will occur within the existing NCDOT right-of-way.
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of Franklin, NC, one mile above the Nantahala Outdoor Center along U.S. Highway 19.
Duke Energy Winding Stair Project
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/07/2017  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Joseph Wood
828-524-6441
josephbwood@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to grant a special use authorization to Duke Energy to make improvements to the power generation and distribution system that crosses National Forest System lands in Macon County, North Carolina.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52071
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Duke Energy power generation and distribution system in the Winding Stairs area of Macon County, NC.
Nantahala Ranger District Post-Fire Crop Tree Release Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Bryan Killian
828-524-6441
bkillian@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to conduct mechanical and chemical treatments to release stump sprouts of hard mast-producing trees that were top-killed during arson fires in fall of 2016.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54813
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Limited to areas on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties that were affected by arson fires in 2016.
Redbird Multiple Resource Project
EA
 - Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2021  		Expected:10/2021  10/2021 David Perez
828-524-6441
davidmperez@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to conduct multiple resource management treatments to improve wildlife habitat and forest resources in Comparments 102, 110, 111, 121, and 124.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57890
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Compartments 102, 110, 111, 121, and 124, Macon County, NC.
Turkey Pen Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/21/2018
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		10/2021 Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to conduct multi-resource management treatments on the Nantahala Ranger District in Macon County, North Carolina.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52068
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nantahala Mountains east of Nantahala Lake, Macon County, North Carolina.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Pisgah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bobby Seltzer Fish Hatchery Redesign
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:10/2021  10/2021 Heather Luczak
828-257-4817
heather.luczak@usda.gov 
Description: Proposed improvements to the hatchery have the desired goal of replacing the dated and failing infrastructure, while improving operational efficiency and healthy yield of the fish.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59657
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery is located in Pisgah National Forest on National Forest land and is leased and operated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).
Graveyard Fields Project 2019
CE
 - Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/20/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		07/2021 Patrick Scott
828-877-3350
pscott@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action includes trail maintenance in Graveyard Fields and Graveyard Ridge area; regeneration of red spruce; stand improvement treatments in recently planted red spruce in Flat Laurel; and stream restoration along Yellowstone Prong.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55665
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The general area of Graveyard Fields, north of the Blue Ridge Parkway and south of Shining Rock Wilderness area. .
Lickstone Project
EA
 - Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2021  		Expected:06/2022  07/2022 Jason Herron
828-689-9694
jason.herron@usda.gov 
Description: The Lickstone Project is a forest vegetation, wildlife habitat, and watershed management project.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57553
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Lickstone Project Area is comprised of all FS lands of the Pisgah Ranger District East of Lickstone Ridge which is approximately 25 miles southwest of Canton, NC.
Middle Black Mtn. Trail Relocation, Trail Head Improvement, and Joel Branch-Horse Cove Connector
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 01/14/2021  05/2021 Patrick Scott
828-877-3350
pscott@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action includes: trail construction and reconstruction, trailhead construction, improvements to volunteer campsites, improvements to Brevard water intake, road decommissioning, and removal of vault toilet.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53329
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Buncombe, Henderson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Projects are across the Pisgah Ranger District.
NCDOT Project - Davidson River Pedestrian Bridge Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2021  		Expected:09/2021  10/2021 Amy Mathis
828-259-0548
amymathis@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposal is to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Davidson River linking Brevard to the Pisgah NF. The City will own and maintain the bridge. Potential activities include clearing, grading, bridge construction and relocation of power-lines.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54691
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On Hwy 276 (Pisgah Hwy) near the intersection with Hwy 64, on the south side of the road just inside the Pisgah NF boundary.
NCDOT Project - Hwy 276 Sight Distance Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/30/2016  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Amy Mathis
541-820-3890
amymathis@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to remove vegetation and broaden road shoulders to improve sight distance for driver safety.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54709
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Last switchback curve on Hwy 276 when driving from Brevard to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
WLOS Permit Amendment for Tram Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2016  		Expected:04/2021
  		06/2021 Linda Aiken
828-689-9352
laiken@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action includes modification of the WLOS special use permit to allow repair and upgrades to the tram system which is used to access the tower.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55683
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe, Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. WLOS tower site on Mount Pisgah.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Tusquittee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
NCDOT Project - Replace Bridge 159 on SR 1326, Joe Brown Highway, over Hanging Dog Creek
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2021  		Expected:07/2021  08/2021 Amy Mathis
828-259-0548
amy.mathis@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to replace the one-lane bridge on SR 1326, Joe Brown Hwy, over Hanging Dog Creek, with a 2-lane bridge. It would also straighten the curve on the western bridge approach.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56860
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The bridge over Hanging Dog Creek on Joe Brown Highway (SR 1326) in Cherokee County, North Carolina, northwest of Murphy.
Tusquitee Ranger District Insect Infestation Treatment Project - Phase 1
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action includes planting and regeneration treatments in stands that are dominated by off-site white pine and which are at risk of insect infestation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54823
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Selected stands that meet criteria as supporting a majority of off-site white pine on National Forest System lands in Cherokee County, NC.
Tusquitee Ranger District Prescribed Fire Reauthorizations
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to use prescribed burning on 27 separate units totaling approximately 16,776 acres in Cherokee and Clay Counties.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54815
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing previously authorized prescribed burn units on National Forest System lands in Cherokee and Clay counties, North Carolina.
White Grape Bend Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/25/2019
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 03/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Steverson Moffat
828-837-5152
smoffat@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposal is to conduct shortleaf pine ecosystem restoration, including timber harvest, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat, fisheries habitat, and botanical habitat improvement projects in Cherokee Co, NC near White Grape Bend on Hiawassee Lake.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56346
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Central Cherokee County, North Carolina, near the White Grape Bend area of Hiwassee Lake.
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National Forests In North Carolina,   Uwharrie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Uwharrie Roads Project
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/06/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		11/2021 Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov 
Description: The Uwharrie Ranger District is conducting an interdisciplinary analysis on management of five miles of interconnected roads, Forest Roads (FRs) 576 (Moccasin Creek Rd), 553 (Dutch John Rd), and 6584 (Green Gap Rd).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59699
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the Uwharrie Ranger District in Montgomery County, NC. Includes FSRs 576, 553, and 6584.
Wood Run Mountain Bike Trails and Parking Expansion
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/27/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		11/2021 Theresa Savery
910-576-6391 x 102
tsavery@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action includes expansion of the trailhead parking, new trail construction in the Wood Run Area and connection of the Wood Run mountain bike area to the Yates Place Camp.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58245
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wood Run Mountain Biking Area.
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