Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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- R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Cherokee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Cherokee National Forest , Nolichucky Ranger District
- Cherokee National Forest , Ocoee Ranger District
- Cherokee National Forest , Tellico Ranger District
- Cherokee National Forest , Unaka Ranger District
- Cherokee National Forest , Watauga Ranger District


R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Limits of Stay at Appalachian National Scenic Trail Shelters and Designated Campsites
EA
- Recreation management Developing Proposal
Est.
05/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Michelle Mitchell
404-347-1749
michellemitchell@fs.fed.us
Description: The Southern Region of the Forest Service is proposing to change its limits of stay at shelters and designated dispersed campsites along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on several forests of the Southern Region.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41489
Location: UNIT - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, Cherokee National Forest All Units, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units, Pisgah Ranger District. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. COUNTY - Appling. Chattahoochee National Forest, Cherokee National Forest , Pisgah National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Cherokee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
North Zone Open Area Management II
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
On Hold N/A N/A Marcia Carter
(423) 638-4109
mscarter@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintain open areas (fields, balds, overlooks, and linear wildlife openings) by controlling woody vegetation using herbicides.
Location: UNIT - Nolichucky Ranger District, Unaka Ranger District, Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. Throughout north zone (Nolichucky, Unaka, and Watauga Districts) of Cherokee National Forest
Recreation Residences Standards and Guidelines and Camp Cherokee Master Plan Approval
EA
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
05/2013
Expected: 12/2013 04/2014 Stephanie Medlin
423-476-9740
comments-southern-cherokee@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop and adopt Standard and Guides for managing recreation residences on the forest. Approve a new Master Plan for Camp Cherokee.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18413
Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District, Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe, Polk. Tellico River Corridor and Parksville Lake
Special Use Permits
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
10/01/2011
Expected: 10/2012 10/2012 Frank Lege
423-735-1500
flege@fs.fed.us
Description: Continual requests for Outfitter/Guide, Group Use, Special Use Permits
Location: UNIT - Nolichucky Ranger District, Unaka Ranger District, Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. Various locations on the North End of the Cherokee National Forest
Cherokee National Forest , Nolichucky Ranger District R8 - Southern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Buffalo Mountain Multi-use Trails
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
10/02/2006
Expected: 06/2010 07/2010 Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Mountain bike and hiking trails on Buffalo Mountain.
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi, Washington. Buffalo Mountain Project Area Compartments 349-356, 366-371
Cherokee National Forest , Ocoee Ranger District R8 - Southern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cabin 47 Well
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/15/2013
Expected: 07/2013 08/2013 Alex Faught
423-338-3313
comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.ud
Description: Cabin 47 has requested permission to install a well on their lot to substitute the current lake drawn water source.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41264
Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T1 R2E Sec 25 Card Spur Road (NFSR 55B)
Little Lost Creek Prescribed Burn
CE
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 720 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40791
Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. South of the Hiwassee River and approximately 4 miles southeast of the community of Reliance.
Mary's Branch Prescribed Burn
CE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,470 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40793
Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. South of the Hiwassee River and approximately 6 miles southeast of the community of Reliance.
Piney Flats Prescribed Burn
CE
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,470 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40792
Location: UNIT - Ocoee Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Polk. South of the Hiwasse River and approximately 5 miles southeast of the community of Reliance.
Cherokee National Forest , Tellico Ranger District R8 - Southern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Green Cove Prescribed Burn
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,640 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40788
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. South of the Tellico River and less than 1/4 mile west of the community of Green Cove.
Maple Knob Prescribed Burn
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellicp@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,600 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40786
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. South of the Tellico River and approximately 3 miles west of the community of Green Cove.
Middle Citico
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Road management
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/20/2013
Expected: 07/2013 10/2013 Janan Hay
423-253-8405
comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat and forest health.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26125
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Project area includes Indian Boundary Campground north to Little Citico Creek and east to Doublecamp Creek
Rough Ridge Prescribed Burn
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 3,200 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40789
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. East/North of the Tellico River and approximately 4 miles southeast of the community of Green Cove.
Short Cut Prescribed Burn
CE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 10/2014 Trenton Girard
423-253-8407
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 520 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40787
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. North of the Tellico River approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the community of Green Cove.
Tellico EA
EA
- Road management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
- Special use management
- Fuels management
In Progress
Scoping Start
03/25/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2014 Janan Hay
423-253-8405
comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat and forest health.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31746
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. Middle and Upper Tellico River watersheds
Towee Falls Baptist Church Land Exchange
CE
- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 09/2013 02/2014 Alex Faught
423-338-3313
comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Description: The FS is proposing to exchange an approximately 66-acre tract containing the church, cemetary and picnic pavilion for an approximatley 71-acre tract containing a portion of the Unicoi Turnpike and the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41411
Location: UNIT - Tellico Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Monroe. LEGAL - Federal Tract: FT1N R4E Section 33 The federal tract is near the intersection of Towee Falls Road and Fingerboard Road. The non-federal tract is located off of Joe Brown Highway in the Coker Creek area.
Cherokee National Forest , Unaka Ranger District R8 - Southern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bank Stabilization at Unicoi Work Center
CE
- Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Bank stabilization of Indian Creek at the Unicoi work center.
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Indian Creek at North Fence of Unicoi Work Center
Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail Extension
CE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Cheryl Summers
423-638-4109
csummers@fs.fed.us
Description: Convert old FS roads to the ATV trail. This would provide approximately 5 miles of additional ATV trail in the Buffalo Mt area.
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi, Washington. At it's closest point, the extension is approximately 1.0 miles northwest of the town of Erwin, TN.
Buffalo Mtn Mountain Bike Trail
CE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Cheryl Summers
423-638-4109
csummers@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct an approximately 7 - 10 mile mountain bike trail on Buffalo Mountain.
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Washington. The trail is located approximately 1.5 miles north-northwest of Unicoi, TN.
Grindstaff Road Work
CE
- Road management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/30/2012
Expected: 04/2013 04/2013 Gary Watson
423-735-1500
gwatson01@fs.fed.us
Description: County to cut road bank back, potentially widening the road, along an approx. 0.1 mile section of Grindstaff Road to improve visibility.
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Cocke. Grindstaff Road off of Big Creek Road, Cocke Co., TN
Paint Creek Project
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Road management
- Forest products
In Progress
Scoping Start
03/11/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/2013
Expected: 12/2013 12/2013 Jeff Chynoweth
423-638-4109
jjchynoweth@fs.fed.us
Description: Create early successional habitat, promote mast-producing species, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat improvements, and maintain, decommission, and authorize roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41477
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Greene. Approximately 10 (linear) miles south of Greeneville, TN
Rock Creek Recreation Area Waterline
CE
- Facility management
- Recreation management
On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Waterline to Rock Creek Recreation Area to supply municipal water
Location: UNIT - Unaka Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Unicoi. Rock Creek Recreation Area, Unicoi County
Cherokee National Forest , Watauga Ranger District R8 - Southern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Backbone Rock Hemlock Salvage
CE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage Hemlock infested with Hemlock Wooly Adelgid.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Backbone Rock Recreation Area
Beaverdam Creek Project
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Wildlife Habitat and Forest Health projects
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Shady Valley in Johnson Co.
Brickyard Branch Forest Health Project
CE
- Forest products
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/2013
Expected: 11/2013 11/2013 Jim Stelick
423-735-1500
jstelick@fs.fed.us
Description: Variable density thin 70 acres of mesic oak, removing damaged/diseased tree first followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet and black oaks, and white pine. No temporary roads to be constructed.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Compartment 51, stands 29, 40, 41; Johnson County, TN
Brickyard Branch Prescribed Burn
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
09/2013
Expected: 11/2013 03/2014 Jim Stelick
423-735-1500
jstelick@fs.fed.us
Description: Low intensity burn of 91 acres includes using existing road (Robin Hollow), streams, dozer and new handlines as fire lines. Goal is to move area toward an open woodland condition. Associated with Brickyard Branch Forest Health Project.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Compartment 51, Johnson County, TN
Cress Branch Road
CE
- Road management On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of Forest Access Road across previously purchased Right-of-way.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Cress Branch Road, 2 miles North of Butler, Tennessee
Dennis Cove Road Bridge Replacement
CE
- Road management
- Special use management
On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Carter County replacing bridge at Dennis Cove Recreation Area on FSH #50
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. FSH #50 at Dennis Cove Recreation Area across Laurel Fork Creek
Eastin Road Easement
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/2013
Expected: 01/2013 01/2013 Frank Lege
423-735-1500
flege@fs.fed.us
Description: An SUP for a 50 ft ROW
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Watauga RD, Johnson Co, Compartment 51
Embarq Telephone Line installation
CE
- Special use management In Progress
Scoping Start
07/01/2009
Expected: 01/2010 02/2010 Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Install underground telephone line along Highway 421
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Along Highway 421 between Denton Valley Road and Paddy's Branch Road
Fishdam RR Trail
CE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a 3-mile multi-use trail utilizing railbed from FSR 87B to Holston Mountain Trail #44.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33672
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartments 101 and 102, Watauga RD, Carter County, TN
Flatwoods Horse Trail Connector
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/07/2005
Expected: 06/2010 07/2010 Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Connector to Flatwoods Horse Trail
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Flatwoods Horse Trail on Holston Mountain
Flatwoods Horse Trail West Extension
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/07/2005
Expected: 06/2010 07/2010 Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Extension to Flatwoods Horse Trail
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Flatwoods horse trail on Holston Mountain.
Gentry Creek Hemlock Salvage
CE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage hemlock infested with Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Gentry Creek Trailheads
Low Gap Recreation Area Horse Use
CE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Providing facilities for Horseback Riders at Low Gap Recreation Area
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Low Gap Recreation Area on Holston Mountain
Moffett Laurel Road Parking (FS 4331)
CE
- Road management
- Watershed management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/04/2011
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 Joe McGuiness
423-735-1500
jmcguiness@fs.fed.us
Description: Close FSR 4331 by placing a gate at milepost 2.31. Establish a parking area at milepost 2.27 for public access to FSR 4331 beyond gate.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33674
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartment 332, Watauga RD, Carter County, TN
Old 421 Trail
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/07/2005
Expected: 06/2010 07/2010 Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Old Highway 421 between snake spur and road 87
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Between Snake Spur and Road 87 at Camp Tom Howard
Osborne Farm Fencing and Cabin Restoration
CE
- Grazing management
- Heritage resource management
On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace and Repair fence and restore historical cabin
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Osborne Tract Compartment 79
Peninsula Forest Health Project
CE
- Forest products Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 09/2013 Jim Stelick
423-735-1500
jstelick@fs.fed.us
Description: Area 1 - 41 ac; Area 2 - 47 ac; Area 3 - 18 acres. Variable density thinning; damaged/diseased trees followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet/black oak, white pine. Longer-lived species, such as oaks and hickory, favored.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Sullivan County, Compartment 118.
Peninsula Prescribed Burn Project
CE
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
06/2013
Expected: 08/2013 09/2013 Jim Stelick
423-735-1500
jstelick@fs.fed.us
Description: Low intensity midstory control burn in three blocks: burn block 1 = 131 acres; block 2 - 270 acres; block 3 - 140 acres. Goal to move area towards open woodland conditions.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Compartment 118, Sullivan County
Riddle Creek Trail
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
01/07/2005
Expected: 06/2010 07/2010 Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: designate old abandoned road and 200 feet new construction
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Holston Mountain
Rogers Ridge Prescribed Burn
EA
- Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Mitchell Ketron
423-743-4044
mitchellketron@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuel Reduction Prescribed Burn 958 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30889
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Rogers Ridge Burn Unit W-08 in upper East Tennessee
Sink Mountain Boat Launch
CE
- Facility management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/22/2009
Expected: 10/2010 06/2010 Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct New Boat Launch at Sink Mountain
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Johnson. Sink Mountain on Watauga Lake FSR #298
Snake Spur Connector Trail
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
Scoping Start
05/23/2005
Expected: 06/2010 07/2010 Vern Maddux
(423)735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Trail connecting to Snake Spur Trail
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Sullivan. Holston Mountain
Stoney Creek Project
EA
- Road management
- Forest products
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
Scoping Start
11/05/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 08/2013 09/2013 Jim Stelick
423-638-4109
jjchynoweth@fs.fed.us
Description: Utilize commercial and non-commercial harvest to create approximately 383 acres of early successional habitat for wildlife; encourage mast-producing species; provide wildlife habitat; maintain roads, create temporary roads, and authorize roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40528
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Compartments 66-68 and 70-73, Watauga RD, Carter Co., TN
Sunrise Forest Health Project
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 07/2013 07/2013 Jim Stelick
423-735-1500
jstelick@fs.fed.us
Description: Variable density thin 70 acres: priority for removal will be damaged/disease trees first followed by white pine, red maple, scarlet oak, black oak. White oak, hickory and other longer lived species will be favored to promote individual tree vigor.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Comp 301, stands 41 and 10, Watauga RD, Carter Co, TN
Sunrise Prescribed Burn
CE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 06/2013 06/2013 Jim Stelick
423-735-1500
jstelick@fs.fed.us
Description: 155-acre low intensity burn to develop open woodland conditions.
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. Comp 301, Watauga RD, Carter Co, TN
Watauga Work Center Property Disposal
CE
- Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Vern Maddux
423-735-1500
vmaddux@fs.fed.us
Description: Sale of Watauga Work Center Property
Location: UNIT - Watauga Ranger District. STATE - Tennessee. COUNTY - Carter. 2.62 acres at 1481 U. S. Highway 19E, Elizabethton, TN 37643
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