Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025 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
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 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
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database input error Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68222
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database input error Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68223
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project files.
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database entry error Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68224
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project files.
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database input error, duplicate of project 68230 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68231
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas across the three Ranger Districts of the Pisgah National Forest that were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene high winds and flooding.
Helene Emergency Response Roads and Infrastructure Repairs and Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Facility management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/21/2025	Expected:06/2025	07/2025	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112
Description: Repair and reconstruction of roads, administrative sites, and recreation sites damaged, or further damaged, by Tropical Storm Helene on all three Ranger Districts of the Pisgah National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68229
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads, recreation sites, and administrative sites across the Pisgah National Forest.
Helene Emergency Response Trail Repairs and Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/21/2025	Expected:06/2025	07/2025	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112
Description: Repair and reconstruction of trails damaged, or further damaged, by Tropical Storm Helene on all three districts of the Pisgah National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68228
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various trails across the Pisgah National Forest.
Post Helene Reforestation and Revegetation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/23/2025	Expected:10/2025	11/2025	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Site reparation, planting/seeding, NNIS control, and stand improvement in areas of the Pisgah National forest with tree/vegetation damage from high winds and flooding. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68230
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas across the three Ranger Districts of the Pisgah National Forest that were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene high winds and flooding.
Southern Appalachian Watershed Resiliency Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management - Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2024 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2024	Expected:05/2025	06/2025	Jessie Howard 540-492-1728 jessie.howard@usda.gov
Description: The Southern Appalachian Forests(Cherokee National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, National Forests in North Carolina and Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest seek to implement large landscape watershed resiliency efforts. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66471
Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Transylvania, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The entirety of National Forests Systems lands in North Carolina including the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests.
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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
Grandfather, Appalachian, & Pisgah (GAP) Restoration project EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/12/2024	Expected:02/2025	03/2025	Nicholas Larson 928-635-8230 nicholas.larson2@usda.gov
Description: The Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project proposes actions to restore fire-adapted sections of Pisgah National Forest and reduce wildfire risk to resources and nearby communities. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/62992
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah Ranger Districts.
Helene Emergency Response Debris Removal via Salvage Sale CE *UPDATED*	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/14/2025	Expected:05/2025	05/2025	Lauren Onofrio 828-203-3689 Lauren.Onofrio@usda.gov
Description: The purpose and need for this emergency response is to complete urgent debris removal actions following the Tropical Storm Helene incident. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/67789
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Select locations within the Appalachian and Grandfather Ranger Districts.
Nantahala National Forest Programmatic EA for Stand Improvement Treatments EA	- 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 06/2025	Expected:12/2025	01/2026	Sarah Bridges 828-837-5152 sarah.bridges@usda.gov
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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)	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jfarmer@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to conduct rehabilitate select existing wildlife openings on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts in Macon and Cherokee Counties, NC. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.
Red Spruce Restoration Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management - Climate Change Adaptation - Carbon Stewardship	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/06/2024 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2025	Expected:07/2025	09/2025	Jessie Howard 540-492-1728 jessie.howard@usda.gov
Description: The Cherokee National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Monongahela National Forest, and the National Forests in North Carolina seek to implement large landscape red spruce - fir ecosystem restoration. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66548
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, Transylvania, Yancey, Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. High elevation red spruce-fir systems on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests of the National Forests of North Carolina.
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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
Appalachian Trail Relocation at Log Cabin CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Michael Good 828-689-9694 x116 Michael.Good@usda.gov
Description: The proposed action is to relocate approximately 1.13 miles of trail to avoid private property. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/59211
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Appalachian Trail near Log Cabin.
Big Ivy Road Repairs CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	James Jones 828-257-4835 james.b.jones@usda.gov
Description: Repair of road damage that occurred during Tropical Storm Fred including replacing several culverts with structures that improve Aquatic Organism Passage Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65878
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Ivy Road - FSR 74.
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database input error. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68227
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.
Groundhog Creek Trail and Rube Rock Trail Decommission CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2025	Expected:09/2025	10/2025	Natalia Muglia 828-689-9694 x 132 Natalia.Muglia@usda.gov
Description: Remove these trails from system as they are unmaintained, are not utilized, in disrepair, and are on unsustainable layout. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65067
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rube Rock Tr 314 and Groundhog Creek Tr 315 between Interstate 40 and Skiffley Creek Rd FS 357. Retain trail portions between Skiffley Creek Rd and Appalachian Trail for road access.
Marty Huie Private Rd Construction CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/15/2022	Expected:07/2022	08/2022	James Owen 8288773265 ext. 233 james.owen@usda.gov
Description: The proposed action includes construction/reconstruction of a driveway to provide access to a private inholding that is completely surrounded by NFS lands.
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off of NFSR 5582.
Mill Ridge AT Reroute CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2025	Expected:08/2025	09/2025	Natalia Muglia 828-689-9694 x 132 Natalia.Muglia@usda.gov
Description: Relocation of Appalachian Trail from road into treeline. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65066
Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beginning at the current intersection of the AT near the far end of Mill Ridge Rd (113), crossing through parking area with small split rail fence, eventually meeting back up with current AT.
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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
Cheoah Ranger District Planning CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Special use management - Facility management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2025	Expected:12/2025	01/2026	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 taylor.britt@usda.gov
Description: Creating a holding place for future project files on this district/zone. This holding place may be needed during a software migration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68250
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Planning for projects that may occur across Cheoah Ranger District.
Crossover Project EA *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/25/2025	Expected:10/2025	11/2025	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 taylor.britt@usda.gov
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.
Jackrabbit Bike Trail Reroute and Culvert Removal Project CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025	Expected:09/2025	10/2025	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
Description: This project will construct an approximately 550 foot reroute of the Central Loop Trail (TR750) connecting the bicycle trailhead to the main trail system. Culvert removal will occur where existing trail lies and site will be recontoured. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66712
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is on a peninsula of Lake Chatuge on its eastern shoreline. Approx. 550 foot reroute of the Central Loop Trail TR750 connecting the bike trailhead to main system.
Meetinghouse Mountain Road Access Project CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Robert Vance 828-837-5152 x117 robert.e.vance@usda.gov
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/06/2020	Expected:09/2024	12/2024	Allyson Conner 828-545-5941 Allyson.Conner@usda.gov
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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	- Special use management	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/29/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2022	Expected:12/2022 Actual: 03/19/2021	01/2023	Allyson Conner 828-545-5941 Allyson.Conner@usda.gov
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.
Rattler Ford Campground Shed Removal CE	- Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2024	Expected:08/2024	09/2024	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
Description: Removal of dilapidated shed from Rattler Ford Campground. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/65744
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rattler Ford Campground, which can be accessed from Santeelah Road.
Water Tank Repair at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Heath Emmons 828-479-6431 heath.e.emmons@usda.gov
Description: The proposed action is to repair the concrete reservoir that supplies water to the flush restrooms at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, NC. Restrooms are currently closed to public use. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/60402
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness, but confined to the interior of an existing structure that predates wilderness designation. There would be no change to wilderness characteristics.
Whigg Branch/Upper Santeelah ERFO Project CE	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/30/2023	Expected:05/2025	09/2025	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
Description: Several repairs needed on FSR-81 & FSR-81C, including: culvert replacements, fill slope repairs, and bridge replacement on 81C. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66342
Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay, Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on several portions of FSR-81 & FSR-81C, also referred to as Whigg Branch/Upper Santeelah roads.
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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
Camp Patterson CCC Interpretative Trail EA	- Recreation management - Heritage resource management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2025	Expected:03/2026	05/2026	Victoria Payne 2526390304 Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Description: The Croatan NF proposes the Camp Patterson CCC Interpretive Trail project which aims to preserve and showcase the rich history of the CCC camp while providing an educational and immersive experience for visitors. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66957
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Craven County, NC.
Croatan CWRRP Mastication CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2025	Expected:11/2025	03/2026	Victoria Payne 2526390304 Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Description: This project includes mastication of land within WUI on the Croatan NF in order to create a defensible barrier for fire efforts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68464
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations throughout the Croatan RD.
Croatan District Planning CE *NEW LISTING*	- Land management planning - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Land ownership management - Land acquisition - Special use management - Facility management - Road management - Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Victoria Payne 2526390304 Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Description: Canceled because this is no longer needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68232
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project files.
Duke Energy Distribution Powerline Relocation and Decommissioning Project EA	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2024	Expected:12/2024	03/2025	Victoria Payne 2526390304 Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Description: The proposal requests to relocate approximately 10,990 feet of the Havelock 23kV Feeder (along existing maintained roads) and decommission approximately 8,200 feet of existing inaccessible overhead distribution line within Croatan National Forest. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65420
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District.
Havelock Bank Stabilization Project CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 04/23/2025	05/2025	Spencer Haley 828-257-4859 x 1055 spencer.haley@usda.gov
Description: The Croatan Ranger District proposes to permit the City of Havelock to perform bank stabilization and road maintenance work on McCotter Canal and the adjacent access road on National Forest System lands. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66826
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. City of Havelock, Cravan County, NC.
Island Creek Trail CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 08/20/2024	02/2025	Jason Osborne 252-638-5628 jason.osborne@usda.gov
Description: Trail management within the Island Creek area. In addition, the trailhead parking lot would be reconstructed. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/62894
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District.
Newport Switch and Underground Powerline Projects CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/04/2025	Expected:11/2025	12/2025	Victoria Payne 2526390304 Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Description: To approve an amendment to the Duke Energy Progress existing special use authorization. This amendment will allow DEP to place underground powerlines southeast of Havelock underneath Highway 70 and to install a new switch and associated structures. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/67954
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Havelock, NC.
North Little Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2024	Expected:09/2025	11/2025	Cole Schumann 252-665-2662 Cole.Schumann@usda.gov
Description: The Croatan NF is proposing to improve forest health and maintain wildlife habitat through timber management activities. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/67009
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project location is across the Croatan National Forest.
Radio Site Building Decommissioning CE	- Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/22/2024	Expected:05/2024	06/2024	Victoria Payne 2526390304 Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Description: Demolition of buildings at this site due to safety. Buildings are not being used. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/65360
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District. Latitude/Longitude: 34.759647 -76.855825.
Timber 101 CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 04/15/2025	10/2026	Rondall Hudson 775-778-6122 rondall.hudson@usda.gov
Description: The project area proposed for treatment contains approximately 3,000 acres of the Croatan RD. Proposed vegetation management activities would improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and restore natural forest desired conditions. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65879
Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Craven County near Pinecliff and Siddie Fields.
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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
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database input error Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68225
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.
Linville Gorge South End Trails - Phase II CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 03/07/2025	05/2025	Lisa Jennings 828-652-2144 lisanjennings@fs.fed.us
Description: Trails management project in Linville Gorge Wilderness. Originally scoped as one project that was split into two separate decisions. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/68002
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linville Gorge.
Sandy Flat and Boone Fork Watershed Improvement CE	- Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/15/2024	Expected:07/2025	10/2025	Nicholas Larson 828-652-2144 nicholas.larson2@usda.gov
Description: Removing culverts, replacing with low water crossings, and stabilizing stream bank. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65658
Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Curtis Creek and Mulberry Creek Watersheds.
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 gregory.philipp@usda.gov
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/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
Alarka WRAP Watershed Improvement Project CE	- Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/15/2023	Expected:05/2025	06/2025	Jason Farmer 828-479-6431 jason.farmer@usda.gov
Description: Decommission approximately 0.5 miles of western portion of FSR 86E and non-system road. Place approximately 0.9 miles of FSR 86E into storage. Install features around perimeter (approximately 0.25 miles) of wildlife opening. Culvert replacements. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65363
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Whittier-Connelly Creek Road (SR1177) to FSR 86. Follow into Alarka Creek Area. FSR-86E, FSR-86F, FSR-86G, Cold Springs Branch vicinity.
Balsam West Fiber Optic Line Installation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Facility management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2025	Expected:07/2025	10/2025	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 taylor.britt@usda.gov
Description: Proposed fiber optic cable will be co-located on an existing Haywood Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) utility line poles in Macon County, NC. Install approximately 2,379 ft of fiber at two locations: Highlands Distribution 106E & 3061 Dillard Rd Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68244
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Macon County, NC at 3061 Dillard Rd & Highlands Distribution 106E.
Duke Energy Wesser - Silver Mine Power Line Project CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/19/2020	Expected:10/2022	10/2022	Joseph Wood 828-524-6441 josephbwood@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace power lines along U.S. Hwy 19 between Wesser Road and Silver Mine Road. Most of the work will occur within the existing NCDOT right-of-way. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/58849
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.
Haywood Electric McCall Road Powerline Project CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Joseph Wood 828-524-6441 joseph.wood@usda.gov
Description: Grant a special use authorization to Haywood Electric Company to install one wooden utility pole within the NCDOT ROW on McCall Road and install approximately 200 feet of powerline across NFS lands to an adjacent tract of private property.
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McCall Road area of Macon County, NC.
Nantahala Mountains Project EA	- Land management planning - Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 01/03/2024	Expected:05/2025	06/2025	Brandon Stephens 805-961-5716 brandon.l.stephens@usda.gov
Description: Multiple resource management treatments for the Nantahala Mountains area of western Macon County, NC. Formerly Turkey Pen and Redbird Projects. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/61088
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nantahala Mountains area of Macon County, NC, west and southwest of Franklin, NC.
Nantahala Ranger District FY25 Rx Burn Program Additions CE	- Land management planning - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/18/2021	Expected:09/2025	02/2026	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
Description: The proposed action is to use prescribed burning on six areas, totaling approximately 16,681 acres in Macon County, North Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60974
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ten areas in Macon County, NC.
Nantahala Ranger District Planning CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Special use management - Facility management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025	Expected:12/2025	01/2026	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 taylor.britt@usda.gov
Description: Creating a holding place for future project files on this district/zone. This holding place may be needed during a software migration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68249
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Projects potentially occurring across the Nantahala Ranger District.
Nantahala River Trail Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2025	Expected:12/2025	09/2026	Viviana Ruiz 828-524-6441 x424 viviana.ruiz@usda.gov
Description: Reconstruct approximately 300 feet of Nantahala River Trail. In design phase. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68245
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 300-foot portion of Nantahala River Trail. Final maps and locations to be determined.
Northside Restoration Project EA	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/08/2024	Expected:09/2025	12/2025	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
Description: Approximately 2,274 acres of vegetation management including silvicultural treatments, prescribed burning, and wildlife opening management in the Alarka and Plott Balsam Mountain Ranges. The project is a part of a costewardship initiative with EBCI. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66688
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of the Alarka and Plott Balsam Mountain Ranges.
Wilson Lake Dam Decommission and Restoration CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2024	Expected:06/2025	10/2025	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
Description: Remove upper and lower dams of Wilson Lake. Stream channels and adjacent land to be rehabilitated. Stream channel structures proposed to prevent erosion/stabilize affected areas. Unclassified road prism decommission and white pine to be removed. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66345
Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wilson Lake vicinity in Macon County, NC.
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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
Catheys Creek Watershed Restoration Project Part Two CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 04/05/2025	06/2025	Brady Dodd 828-257-4214 brady.dodd@usda.gov
Description: A Watershed Restoration Action Plan was created for Catheys Creek Watershed, this project is proposing to implement the actions proposed in this WRAP. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65876
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Catheys Creek Watershed.
Delete CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Jason Herron 828-689-9694 ex: 112 jason.herron@usda.gov
Description: Database input error Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68226
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.
English Chapel Bridge Project CE *UPDATED*	- Road management	Completed	Actual: 04/08/2025	06/2025	McKinley Owen 828-845-0883 Layne.Owen@usda.gov
Description: Replacement of English Chapel Bridge due to damage from Tropical Storm Fred Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66078
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Davidson River upstream from Pisgah Ranger Station, TR344 from hwy276.
Lickstone Project EA	- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/17/2024	Expected:07/2025	10/2025	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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.
Pisgah-Canton Duke Transmission Line ROW Widening EA *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/18/2025	Expected:09/2025	10/2025	James Owen 8288773265 ext. 233 james.owen@usda.gov
Description: Expansion of existing transmission line ROW and Hazard Tree Zones to 75 feet on both sides of the line for a total of up to 150 feet of combined ROW and Hazard Tree Zones (varies by Management Area). Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65091
Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is the existing approximately 8-mile powerline corridor from the southeast entrance to the Pisgah National Forest near the Sycamore Flats Recreation Area extending northwest to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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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	- Special use management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2024	Expected:08/2024	10/2024	Allyson Conner 828-545-5941 Allyson.Conner@usda.gov
Description: The proposed action is to replace the one-lane bridge on SR 1326, Joe Brown Hwy, over Hanging Dog Creek, with a 2-lane bridge. This would also straighten the curve on the western bridge approach. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.
Peachtree Fiber Optic Line Installation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2025	Expected:09/2025	12/2025	Robert Vance 928-527-8287 robert.e.vance@usda.gov
Description: Fiber optic line installation by Peachtree; proposal still being finalized. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68247
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Location being finalized.
Shortoff Knob Backcountry Rx Burn Addition CE	- Land management planning - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025	Expected:01/2026	02/2026	Chad Cook 828-837-5152 chad.cook@usda.gov
Description: Add additional acres to the existing Shortoff Knob backcountry Rx burn unit.
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hickory Cove Creek headwaters, Fires Creek watershed, south side of the Valley River Mountains.
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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 Planning CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Special use management - Facility management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2025	Expected:12/2025	01/2026	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 taylor.britt@usda.gov
Description: Creating a holding place for future project files on this district/zone. This holding place may be needed during a software migration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68251
Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Planning for future projects on the Tusquitee Ranger District.
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 01/2026	Expected:01/2027	02/2027	Taylor Britt 435-231-3462 Taylor.Britt@usda.gov
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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
Hwy 24/27 Trailhead Realignment CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/17/2022	Expected:05/2023	09/2023	Allyson Conner 8285455941 Allyson.Conner@usda.gov
Description: The redesign and realignment for the Hwy 24/27 trailhead is necessary due to the widening of Hwy 24/27 by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) which will result in impacts to the Hwy 24/27 trailhead and loss of the overflow parking. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/64146
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hwy 24/27 Trailhead in Montogomery County, NC.
Kings Mountain Point and Walkers Creek Prescribed Burns CE	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/24/2024	Expected:01/2025	02/2025	Chase Perren 919-691-4571 Chase.Perren@usda.gov
Description: Proposed broadcast prescribed fire within the identified unit boundaries during the dormant season initially and returning every third year. The only ground disturbance necessary will be blading of FSR 6521 and 6522 off of Lassiter Mill Rd. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/66395
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kings Mtn. Point unit bordered by FSR 597B and FSR597. Walkers Creek unit is off of Lassiter Mill Rd. and FSR 6521.
Lomax Resource Management Project EA *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 04/24/2025	Expected:06/2025	09/2025	Theresa Savery 910-576-6391 x 102 theresa.savery@usda.gov
Description: The Uwharrie Ranger District is proposing to make recreation facility and trail improvements in the Wood Run Area and to implement vegetation management in the Wood Run and Morris Mountain Area. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/58245
Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Uwharrie Ranger District.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025
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.

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

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

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database input error
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68222

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database input error
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68223

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project files.

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database entry error
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68224

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project files.

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database input error, duplicate of project 68230
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68231

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas across the three Ranger Districts of the Pisgah National Forest that were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene high winds and flooding.

Helene Emergency Response Roads and Infrastructure Repairs and Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Facility management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/21/2025

Expected:06/2025

07/2025

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112

Description: Repair and reconstruction of roads, administrative sites, and recreation sites damaged, or further damaged, by Tropical Storm Helene on all three Ranger Districts of the Pisgah National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68229

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads, recreation sites, and administrative sites across the Pisgah National Forest.

Helene Emergency Response Trail Repairs and Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/21/2025

Expected:06/2025

07/2025

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112

Description: Repair and reconstruction of trails damaged, or further damaged, by Tropical Storm Helene on all three districts of the Pisgah National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68228

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various trails across the Pisgah National Forest.

Post Helene Reforestation and Revegetation
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/23/2025

Expected:10/2025

11/2025

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Site reparation, planting/seeding, NNIS control, and stand improvement in areas of the Pisgah National forest with tree/vegetation damage from high winds and flooding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68230

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas across the three Ranger Districts of the Pisgah National Forest that were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene high winds and flooding.

Southern Appalachian Watershed Resiliency Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2024
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2024

Expected:05/2025

06/2025

Jessie Howard
540-492-1728
jessie.howard@usda.gov

Description: The Southern Appalachian Forests(Cherokee National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, National Forests in North Carolina and Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest seek to implement large landscape watershed resiliency efforts.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66471

Location: UNIT - National Forests In North Carolina All Units. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Transylvania, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The entirety of National Forests Systems lands in North Carolina including the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests.

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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

Grandfather, Appalachian, & Pisgah (GAP) Restoration project
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 07/12/2024

Expected:02/2025

03/2025

Nicholas Larson
928-635-8230
nicholas.larson2@usda.gov

Description: The Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project proposes actions to restore fire-adapted sections of Pisgah National Forest and reduce wildfire risk to resources and nearby communities.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/62992

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah Ranger Districts.

Helene Emergency Response Debris Removal via Salvage Sale
CE

*UPDATED*

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2025

Expected:05/2025

05/2025

Lauren Onofrio
828-203-3689
Lauren.Onofrio@usda.gov

Description: The purpose and need for this emergency response is to complete urgent debris removal actions following the Tropical Storm Helene incident.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/67789

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District, Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, McDowell, Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Select locations within the Appalachian and Grandfather Ranger Districts.

Nantahala National Forest Programmatic EA for Stand Improvement Treatments
EA

- 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 06/2025

Expected:12/2025

01/2026

Sarah Bridges
828-837-5152
sarah.bridges@usda.gov

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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)

On Hold

N/A

Jason Farmer
828-479-6431
jfarmer@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposed action is to conduct rehabilitate select existing wildlife openings on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts in Macon and Cherokee Counties, NC.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.

Red Spruce Restoration Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Carbon Stewardship

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2024
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2025

Expected:07/2025

09/2025

Jessie Howard
540-492-1728
jessie.howard@usda.gov

Description: The Cherokee National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Monongahela National Forest, and the National Forests in North Carolina seek to implement large landscape red spruce - fir ecosystem restoration.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66548

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, Transylvania, Yancey, Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. High elevation red spruce-fir systems on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests of the National Forests of North Carolina.

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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

Appalachian Trail Relocation at Log Cabin
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Michael Good
828-689-9694 x116
Michael.Good@usda.gov

Description: The proposed action is to relocate approximately 1.13 miles of trail to avoid private property.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/59211

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Appalachian Trail near Log Cabin.

Big Ivy Road Repairs
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management

On Hold

N/A

James Jones
828-257-4835
james.b.jones@usda.gov

Description: Repair of road damage that occurred during Tropical Storm Fred including replacing several culverts with structures that improve Aquatic Organism Passage
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65878

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Ivy Road - FSR 74.

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database input error.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68227

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.

Groundhog Creek Trail and Rube Rock Trail Decommission
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025

Expected:09/2025

10/2025

Natalia Muglia
828-689-9694 x 132
Natalia.Muglia@usda.gov

Description: Remove these trails from system as they are unmaintained, are not utilized, in disrepair, and are on unsustainable layout.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65067

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rube Rock Tr 314 and Groundhog Creek Tr 315 between Interstate 40 and Skiffley Creek Rd FS 357. Retain trail portions between Skiffley Creek Rd and Appalachian Trail for road access.

Marty Huie Private Rd Construction
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2022

Expected:07/2022

08/2022

James Owen
8288773265 ext. 233
james.owen@usda.gov

Description: The proposed action includes construction/reconstruction of a driveway to provide access to a private inholding that is completely surrounded by NFS lands.

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Mitchell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off of NFSR 5582.

Mill Ridge AT Reroute
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025

Expected:08/2025

09/2025

Natalia Muglia
828-689-9694 x 132
Natalia.Muglia@usda.gov

Description: Relocation of Appalachian Trail from road into treeline.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65066

Location: UNIT - Appalachian Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beginning at the current intersection of the AT near the far end of Mill Ridge Rd (113), crossing through parking area with small split rail fence, eventually meeting back up with current AT.

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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

Cheoah Ranger District Planning
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025

Expected:12/2025

01/2026

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
taylor.britt@usda.gov

Description: Creating a holding place for future project files on this district/zone. This holding place may be needed during a software migration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68250

Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Planning for projects that may occur across Cheoah Ranger District.

Crossover Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 06/25/2025

Expected:10/2025

11/2025

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
taylor.britt@usda.gov

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.

Jackrabbit Bike Trail Reroute and Culvert Removal Project
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2025

Expected:09/2025

10/2025

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

Description: This project will construct an approximately 550 foot reroute of the Central Loop Trail (TR750) connecting the bicycle trailhead to the main trail system. Culvert removal will occur where existing trail lies and site will be recontoured.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66712

Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is on a peninsula of Lake Chatuge on its eastern shoreline. Approx. 550 foot reroute of the Central Loop Trail TR750 connecting the bike trailhead to main system.

Meetinghouse Mountain Road Access Project
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Robert Vance
828-837-5152 x117
robert.e.vance@usda.gov

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/06/2020

Expected:09/2024

12/2024

Allyson Conner
828-545-5941
Allyson.Conner@usda.gov

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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

- Special use management

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/29/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2022

Expected:12/2022
Actual: 03/19/2021

01/2023

Allyson Conner
828-545-5941
Allyson.Conner@usda.gov

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.

Rattler Ford Campground Shed Removal
CE

- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2024

Expected:08/2024

09/2024

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

Description: Removal of dilapidated shed from Rattler Ford Campground.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/65744

Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rattler Ford Campground, which can be accessed from Santeelah Road.

Water Tank Repair at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Heath Emmons
828-479-6431
heath.e.emmons@usda.gov

Description: The proposed action is to repair the concrete reservoir that supplies water to the flush restrooms at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham County, NC. Restrooms are currently closed to public use.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/60402

Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness, but confined to the interior of an existing structure that predates wilderness designation. There would be no change to wilderness characteristics.

Whigg Branch/Upper Santeelah ERFO Project
CE

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/30/2023

Expected:05/2025

09/2025

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

Description: Several repairs needed on FSR-81 & FSR-81C, including: culvert replacements, fill slope repairs, and bridge replacement on 81C.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66342

Location: UNIT - Cheoah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay, Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on several portions of FSR-81 & FSR-81C, also referred to as Whigg Branch/Upper Santeelah roads.

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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

Camp Patterson CCC Interpretative Trail
EA

- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2025

Expected:03/2026

05/2026

Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov

Description: The Croatan NF proposes the Camp Patterson CCC Interpretive Trail project which aims to preserve and showcase the rich history of the CCC camp while providing an educational and immersive experience for visitors.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66957

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Craven County, NC.

Croatan CWRRP Mastication
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2025

Expected:11/2025

03/2026

Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov

Description: This project includes mastication of land within WUI on the Croatan NF in order to create a defensible barrier for fire efforts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68464

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations throughout the Croatan RD.

Croatan District Planning
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology
- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management
- Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)

Cancelled

N/A

Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov

Description: Canceled because this is no longer needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68232

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven, Jones. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project files.

Duke Energy Distribution Powerline Relocation and Decommissioning Project
EA

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2024

Expected:12/2024

03/2025

Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov

Description: The proposal requests to relocate approximately 10,990 feet of the Havelock 23kV Feeder (along existing maintained roads) and decommission approximately 8,200 feet of existing inaccessible overhead distribution line within Croatan National Forest.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65420

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District.

Havelock Bank Stabilization Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 04/23/2025

05/2025

Spencer Haley
828-257-4859 x 1055
spencer.haley@usda.gov

Description: The Croatan Ranger District proposes to permit the City of Havelock to perform bank stabilization and road maintenance work on McCotter Canal and the adjacent access road on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66826

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. City of Havelock, Cravan County, NC.

Island Creek Trail
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 08/20/2024

02/2025

Jason Osborne
252-638-5628
jason.osborne@usda.gov

Description: Trail management within the Island Creek area. In addition, the trailhead parking lot would be reconstructed.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/62894

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District.

Newport Switch and Underground Powerline Projects
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2025

Expected:11/2025

12/2025

Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov

Description: To approve an amendment to the Duke Energy Progress existing special use authorization. This amendment will allow DEP to place underground powerlines southeast of Havelock underneath Highway 70 and to install a new switch and associated structures.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/67954

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Havelock, NC.

North Little Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2024

Expected:09/2025

11/2025

Cole Schumann
252-665-2662
Cole.Schumann@usda.gov

Description: The Croatan NF is proposing to improve forest health and maintain wildlife habitat through timber management activities.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/67009

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Carteret, Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project location is across the Croatan National Forest.

Radio Site Building Decommissioning
CE

- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/22/2024

Expected:05/2024

06/2024

Victoria Payne
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov

Description: Demolition of buildings at this site due to safety. Buildings are not being used.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/65360

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Croatan Ranger District. Latitude/Longitude: 34.759647 -76.855825.

Timber 101
CE

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 04/15/2025

10/2026

Rondall Hudson
775-778-6122
rondall.hudson@usda.gov

Description: The project area proposed for treatment contains approximately 3,000 acres of the Croatan RD. Proposed vegetation management activities would improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and restore natural forest desired conditions.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65879

Location: UNIT - Croatan Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Craven. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Craven County near Pinecliff and Siddie Fields.

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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

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database input error
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68225

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.

Linville Gorge South End Trails - Phase II
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 03/07/2025

05/2025

Lisa Jennings
828-652-2144
lisanjennings@fs.fed.us

Description: Trails management project in Linville Gorge Wilderness. Originally scoped as one project that was split into two separate decisions.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/68002

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Burke. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linville Gorge.

Sandy Flat and Boone Fork Watershed Improvement
CE

- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/15/2024

Expected:07/2025

10/2025

Nicholas Larson
828-652-2144
nicholas.larson2@usda.gov

Description: Removing culverts, replacing with low water crossings, and stabilizing stream bank.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65658

Location: UNIT - Grandfather Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - McDowell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Curtis Creek and Mulberry Creek Watersheds.

Wilson Ridge Prescribed Burn
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Greg Philipp
828-652-2144
gregory.philipp@usda.gov

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/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

Alarka WRAP Watershed Improvement Project
CE

- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2023

Expected:05/2025

06/2025

Jason Farmer
828-479-6431
jason.farmer@usda.gov

Description: Decommission approximately 0.5 miles of western portion of FSR 86E and non-system road. Place approximately 0.9 miles of FSR 86E into storage. Install features around perimeter (approximately 0.25 miles) of wildlife opening. Culvert replacements.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65363

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Whittier-Connelly Creek Road (SR1177) to FSR 86. Follow into Alarka Creek Area. FSR-86E, FSR-86F, FSR-86G, Cold Springs Branch vicinity.

Balsam West Fiber Optic Line Installation
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Facility management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2025

Expected:07/2025

10/2025

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
taylor.britt@usda.gov

Description: Proposed fiber optic cable will be co-located on an existing Haywood Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) utility line poles in Macon County, NC. Install approximately 2,379 ft of fiber at two locations: Highlands Distribution 106E & 3061 Dillard Rd
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68244

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Macon County, NC at 3061 Dillard Rd & Highlands Distribution 106E.

Duke Energy Wesser - Silver Mine Power Line Project
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2020

Expected:10/2022

10/2022

Joseph Wood
828-524-6441
josephbwood@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposed action is to replace power lines along U.S. Hwy 19 between Wesser Road and Silver Mine Road. Most of the work will occur within the existing NCDOT right-of-way.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/58849

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.

Haywood Electric McCall Road Powerline Project
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Joseph Wood
828-524-6441
joseph.wood@usda.gov

Description: Grant a special use authorization to Haywood Electric Company to install one wooden utility pole within the NCDOT ROW on McCall Road and install approximately 200 feet of powerline across NFS lands to an adjacent tract of private property.

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McCall Road area of Macon County, NC.

Nantahala Mountains Project
EA

- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 01/03/2024

Expected:05/2025

06/2025

Brandon Stephens
805-961-5716
brandon.l.stephens@usda.gov

Description: Multiple resource management treatments for the Nantahala Mountains area of western Macon County, NC. Formerly Turkey Pen and Redbird Projects.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/61088

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nantahala Mountains area of Macon County, NC, west and southwest of Franklin, NC.

Nantahala Ranger District FY25 Rx Burn Program Additions
CE

- Land management planning
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/18/2021

Expected:09/2025

02/2026

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

Description: The proposed action is to use prescribed burning on six areas, totaling approximately 16,681 acres in Macon County, North Carolina.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60974

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ten areas in Macon County, NC.

Nantahala Ranger District Planning
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2025

Expected:12/2025

01/2026

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
taylor.britt@usda.gov

Description: Creating a holding place for future project files on this district/zone. This holding place may be needed during a software migration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68249

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Projects potentially occurring across the Nantahala Ranger District.

Nantahala River Trail Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2025

Expected:12/2025

09/2026

Viviana Ruiz
828-524-6441 x424
viviana.ruiz@usda.gov

Description: Reconstruct approximately 300 feet of Nantahala River Trail. In design phase.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68245

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 300-foot portion of Nantahala River Trail. Final maps and locations to be determined.

Northside Restoration Project
EA

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/08/2024

Expected:09/2025

12/2025

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

Description: Approximately 2,274 acres of vegetation management including silvicultural treatments, prescribed burning, and wildlife opening management in the Alarka and Plott Balsam Mountain Ranges. The project is a part of a costewardship initiative with EBCI.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66688

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Swain, Jackson, Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of the Alarka and Plott Balsam Mountain Ranges.

Wilson Lake Dam Decommission and Restoration
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2024

Expected:06/2025

10/2025

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

Description: Remove upper and lower dams of Wilson Lake. Stream channels and adjacent land to be rehabilitated. Stream channel structures proposed to prevent erosion/stabilize affected areas. Unclassified road prism decommission and white pine to be removed.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66345

Location: UNIT - Nantahala Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Macon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wilson Lake vicinity in Macon County, NC.

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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

Catheys Creek Watershed Restoration Project Part Two
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management

Completed

Actual: 04/05/2025

06/2025

Brady Dodd
828-257-4214
brady.dodd@usda.gov

Description: A Watershed Restoration Action Plan was created for Catheys Creek Watershed, this project is proposing to implement the actions proposed in this WRAP.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65876

Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Catheys Creek Watershed.

Delete
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management

Cancelled

N/A

Jason Herron
828-689-9694 ex: 112
jason.herron@usda.gov

Description: Database input error
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68226

Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Buncombe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See individual project folders.

English Chapel Bridge Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Road management

Completed

Actual: 04/08/2025

06/2025

McKinley Owen
828-845-0883
Layne.Owen@usda.gov

Description: Replacement of English Chapel Bridge due to damage from Tropical Storm Fred
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/66078

Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Davidson River upstream from Pisgah Ranger Station, TR344 from hwy276.

Lickstone Project
EA

- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/17/2024

Expected:07/2025

10/2025

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.

Pisgah-Canton Duke Transmission Line ROW Widening
EA

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 06/18/2025

Expected:09/2025

10/2025

James Owen
8288773265 ext. 233
james.owen@usda.gov

Description: Expansion of existing transmission line ROW and Hazard Tree Zones to 75 feet on both sides of the line for a total of up to 150 feet of combined ROW and Hazard Tree Zones (varies by Management Area).
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/65091

Location: UNIT - Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Transylvania, Haywood. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is the existing approximately 8-mile powerline corridor from the southeast entrance to the Pisgah National Forest near the Sycamore Flats Recreation Area extending northwest to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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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

- Special use management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2024

Expected:08/2024

10/2024

Allyson Conner
828-545-5941
Allyson.Conner@usda.gov

Description: The proposed action is to replace the one-lane bridge on SR 1326, Joe Brown Hwy, over Hanging Dog Creek, with a 2-lane bridge. This would also straighten the curve on the western bridge approach.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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.

Peachtree Fiber Optic Line Installation
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025

Expected:09/2025

12/2025

Robert Vance
928-527-8287
robert.e.vance@usda.gov

Description: Fiber optic line installation by Peachtree; proposal still being finalized.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68247

Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Location being finalized.

Shortoff Knob Backcountry Rx Burn Addition
CE

- Land management planning
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2025

Expected:01/2026

02/2026

Chad Cook
828-837-5152
chad.cook@usda.gov

Description: Add additional acres to the existing Shortoff Knob backcountry Rx burn unit.

Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hickory Cove Creek headwaters, Fires Creek watershed, south side of the Valley River Mountains.

Tusquitee Ranger District Insect Infestation Treatment Project - Phase 1
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

On Hold

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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 Planning
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025

Expected:12/2025

01/2026

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
taylor.britt@usda.gov

Description: Creating a holding place for future project files on this district/zone. This holding place may be needed during a software migration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68251

Location: UNIT - Tusquittee Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Cherokee, Clay. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Planning for future projects on the Tusquitee Ranger District.

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 01/2026

Expected:01/2027

02/2027

Taylor Britt
435-231-3462
Taylor.Britt@usda.gov

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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/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

Hwy 24/27 Trailhead Realignment
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/17/2022

Expected:05/2023

09/2023

Allyson Conner
8285455941
Allyson.Conner@usda.gov

Description: The redesign and realignment for the Hwy 24/27 trailhead is necessary due to the widening of Hwy 24/27 by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) which will result in impacts to the Hwy 24/27 trailhead and loss of the overflow parking.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/64146

Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hwy 24/27 Trailhead in Montogomery County, NC.

Kings Mountain Point and Walkers Creek Prescribed Burns
CE

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2024

Expected:01/2025

02/2025

Chase Perren
919-691-4571
Chase.Perren@usda.gov

Description: Proposed broadcast prescribed fire within the identified unit boundaries during the dormant season initially and returning every third year. The only ground disturbance necessary will be blading of FSR 6521 and 6522 off of Lassiter Mill Rd.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/archive/66395

Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery, Randolph. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kings Mtn. Point unit bordered by FSR 597B and FSR597. Walkers Creek unit is off of Lassiter Mill Rd. and FSR 6521.

Lomax Resource Management Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 04/24/2025

Expected:06/2025

09/2025

Theresa Savery
910-576-6391 x 102
theresa.savery@usda.gov

Description: The Uwharrie Ranger District is proposing to make recreation facility and trail improvements in the Wood Run Area and to implement vegetation management in the Wood Run and Morris Mountain Area.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/projects/58245

Location: UNIT - Uwharrie Ranger District. STATE - North Carolina. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Uwharrie Ranger District.

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

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