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Projects
Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
Produced four times a year, this report shows the public proposed projects for the next three months under the provisions of NEPA. The information is displayed in table format by the administrative unit (Region, Forest, or District) responsible for the proposal.
To view our Schedule of Proposed Actions, please visit the Forest Service SOPA page for the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Sign up for Email Updates
To better serve the public, the Forest has migrated to an electronic mailing platform. This provide the public access to subscribe to electronic mailing list, giving them direct control over the information thet receive.
You can self subscribe to receive automatic email updates from the Forest project categories you choose. You may unsubscribe at any time.
How do I get involved?
We want to hear from you! The 36 CFR 218 process builds on early participation and collaboration efforts, with the intention of resolving concerns before a decision is made.
- 218 Guide: Simple and easy answers to some of the most common questions such as who can comment, what is an objection and what can a reviewing official do?
Related Links
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Andrews Pickens Priority Use Outfitter Guide Permits
Renewal of existing Priority Use Outfitter Guide Permits on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District
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Home Telephone Company, Inc Reconnect 4
Home Telephone Company Inc. is proposing to install approximately 16.32 miles of hardened high-speed fiber optic network cable by vibratory plow on the Francis Marion National Forest as part of the USDA Rural Utility Services SC ReConnect 4 fiber opt
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S-52 (Lanham Rd) over Horn Creek Bridge Replacment
Federal Highways Bridge Replacement S-52 Lanham Road or Horn Creek
Under Analysis
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AP Forest Health Thinning
The Forest Service is considering a project that would include a mix of commercial and non-commercial thinning silvicuture activities on approximately 2,000 acres of National Forest.
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AP FY24 Pre-commercial Thinning
The Forest Service is proposing to pre-commercial thin approximately 511 acres of timber. No mechanized equipment would be used, only hand tools.
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Central Electric Power Coop - McClellanville 115 Kv Line
The Forest Service is a cooperating agency to the USDA Rural Utilities Service, which is the lead agency for a proposal to construct a 115 KV powerline to McClellanville, SC.
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Enoree Palmetto Trail Re-route
The Enoree District plans to relocate 6.3 miles of the Palmetto trail from forest service roads to the wooded area.
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Fairforest Analysis Area
The Forest Service is proposing to harvest timber, improve stream and wetland habitat, decommission roads, improve recreation areas, and restore and maintain gullies on approximately 10,000 acres.
Analysis Completed
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Andrew Pickens Prescribed Fire
We proposed prescribed burning activity on approximately 41,000 acres across the Andrew Pickens Ranger District.
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Enoree River Canoe Launch
Dominion Energy SC in conjunction with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will construct a canoe launch at the Keitts Bridge on the Enoree River in Union County, SC.
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Forks/Martintown/Horn Creek Vegetation Management Project and 216/217 Salvage Herbicide Treatment
Restore forest health,restoration of native species and improved wildlife habitat conditions
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Geotechnical Drilling
Three bridges need to be replaced on the Francis Marion and Long Cane Ranger Districts. Prior to replacing the bridges, borings need to be drilled to ensure proper support of the bridge designs.
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Long Cane Recreation Events
Mountain bike and running events on existing trails and roads.
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Piedmont Prescribed Fire
The Enoree and Long Cane Ranger Districts are proposing to use landscape-level prescribed fire on approximately 300,000 acres to reduce woody fuel levels and to improve habitat.
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Saluda County Roads
The Sumter National Forest is proposing to do maintenance and repair on approximately 6.2 miles of county jurisdiction roads that run through the Forest in Saluda County.
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Saluda County Roads
The Sumter National Forest is proposing to do maintenance and repair on approximately 6.2 miles of county jurisdiction roads that run through the Forest in Saluda County.
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Sewee Visitors Center Special Use Permit Renewal
Renewal of expired Special Use Permit for Sewee Visitors Center
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Southern Pine Beetle and Natural Disaster Project
Treating Southern Pine Beetle infestations as they arise and restoring the health of the forest after a natural disaster.
Cancelled
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ABC Land Exchange
One tract of National Forest System land (approximately 54.29 acres) would be exchanged for two separate private tracts (approximately 59.84 and 27.52 acres).
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Boggy Head Rifle Range
This project is being cancelled. There are major changes with the project's proposed action, a new project will be created further down the road.
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Enoree Palmetto Trail Re-route
The Enoree District plans to relocate 6.3 miles of the Palmetto trail from forest service roads to the wooded area.
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Henry E. Brown Jr. Right-Of-Way
Henry E Brown Jr. is requesting a 50-powerline right-of-way to install approximately 3,200 linear feet of 1.5-inch copper cable and 0.5-inch fiber optic cable.
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Proposed Bridge Replacement on S-33 (Cedar Springs St.) Over Long Cane Creek
Federal Highway Bridge Replacement by SCDOT
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SCDOT Bridge Replacement US 176 Padgetts Creek
Federal Highways Bridge Replacement over Padgetts Creek.
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South Carolina Hwy 17A Rural Safety Improvements
The project scope will include various engineering solutions such as widening and paving of shoulders, wider and brighter pavement markings, edgeline and centerline rumble stripes, RW clearing to improve roadway clearzone, flattening of roadside slop
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Spectrum Southeast LLC Fiber Optic
Spectrum Southeast, LLC is requesting a Special Use Permit for placement of approximately 42,700 feet of fiber cable fiber optic cable to provide service to rural area in Greenwood, McCormick, Saluda and Abbeville Counties.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Alerts & Warnings
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area temporarily closed
- Sumter Nat'l Forest opens several more areas today (10/31)
- Closures on Francis Marion Nat'l Forest (Litchfield/Lottie bridges
- Candy Branch Rifle closed until further notice
- Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H
- Long Cane district office reopening in new location
- Check the Call Before You Haul hotline before riding our OHV trails
- FSR 376 Asias Branch Road closed on Enoree Ranger District
- FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed
- America the Beautiful passes unavailable at Supervisor's & Long Cane offices
- Damaged bridges along the Enoree Passage of Palmetto Trail; exercise caution
- Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest
- Enoree Ranger District Rifle Range Cleaning Schedule