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- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Andrew Pickens Ranger District
- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Enoree Ranger District
- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Francis Marion Ranger District
- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units
- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Long Cane Ranger District
| Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Berkeley Electric Cooperative Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 01/16/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 12/2013 | Amy Fore 843-887-3257 afore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing special use permit and amendments to provide electric utility services to rural customers in Charleston and Berkeley Counties, South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25266 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Francis Marion National Forest, Charleston and Berkeley counties, South Carolina Districtwide, Francis Marion National Forest | |||||
| Central Electric Power Coop - McClellanville 115 Kv Line EIS |
- Special use management | In Progress 09/17/2010 Est. 03/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2014 | Amy Fore 843-887-3257 afore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct and install a 115 KV powerline from Winyah Generating Station (Georgetown, SC) to McClellanville, SC. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=5499 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - NE section of Francis Marion National Forest Francis Marion National Forest | |||||
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| Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Andrew Pickens Ranger District | R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| AP Loblolly Pine Removal and Restoration Project EIS |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 05/22/2013 |
08/2013 | Victor Wyant 864-638-9568 vwyant@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would restore native vegetation in stands currently composed of non-native loblolly pine. The intent is to restore native species and habitats, increase diversity and viability of plant and animals in the long term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28634 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - The AP Native Vegetation Restoration is a district wide project, and includes approximately 40 compartments located across the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County, South Carolina. The project is located in the Andrew Pickens RD, Sumter National Forest, Region 8 | |||||
| AT&T Permit Renewal_AND072 CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A | Elizabeth Meadows 803-637-5396 emeadows@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal of AT&T's permit, authorizing their lines in Oconee County. This renewal would cover 7,183 feet of fiber optic and copper overhead lines with a 10 foot ROW (1.65 acres) and would cover 215,646 feet of fiber optic and copper underground lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41700 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Oconee County | |||||
| Land Bridge Road, Bridge Relocation Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. 05/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2014 | Victor Wyant 864-638-9568 vwyant@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Oconee County Road Department has identified a need to relocate the bridge over the Chauga River on Land Bridge Road, a county maintained road on National Forest System lands. The new bridge would be located a few hundred feet downstream. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42111 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. LEGAL - Not Applicable This project is located on Land Bridge Road over the Chauga River. | |||||
| Lick Log Trail Construction Project CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Mike Crane 864-638-9568 mcrane@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximately 500 feet of new hiking trail would be constructed for boaters taking out at Lick Log Creek along this section of the Chattooga River. This decision was withdrawn for further analysis. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40039 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. This proposed trail is near the confluence of Lick Log Creek and the Chattooga River. | |||||
| Outfitting and Guiding Special Use Permit EA |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
In Progress 09/09/2010 Est. 08/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 11/2013 | Mike Crane 864-638-9568 mcrane@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to grant outfitting and guiding special use permits to businesses on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33706 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Andrew Pickens Ranger District and Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor on the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia. | |||||
| Southern Appalachian Farmstead Project EA |
- Heritage resource management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Mike Crane 864-638-9568 mcrane@fs.fed.us |
| Description: An application has been received from the Oconee Heritage Center for the development of a living history interpretive site on Highway 28 near the Chattooga River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29475 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Highway 28 along the Chattooga River | |||||
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| Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Enoree Ranger District | R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| 2013 Buncombe Horse Trail Relocation Project CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 05/2013 | Alice Riddle (864)427-9858 ariddle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would relocate sections of the existing trail that are not sustainable and in a good location. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41690 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Newberry. LEGAL - Newberry County Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest | |||||
| Aerial Fertilization of Pine Forest EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Jason Jennings 803-561-4060 jjennings@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fertilize to improve site productivity on about 6,000 acres of pine forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=1503 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Newberry, Union. District-wide | |||||
| Aerial Seeding on the Enoree Ranger District CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Grazing management - Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/12/2013 |
06/2013 | Christopher Evans 864-427-9858 chrisevans@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest is proposing to seed approx. 1,700 acres across regeneration units in Laurens, Newberry, and Union County, South Carolina. The proposal involves broadcast spreading seed by helicopter (aerial seeding) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41273 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Laurens, Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Compartments 43, 44, 60, 64, 65, 84, 88, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 106, 107, 133, 134 Laurens, Newberry and Union Counties, South Carolina | |||||
| Competitive Trail Ride - Recreation Special Use Permit Request CE |
- Special area management - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 05/2013 | Alice Riddle (864)427-9858 ariddle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request to hold competitive trail rides on existing miles of the Buncombe and Woods Ferry Horse Trails on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41769 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Laurens, Newberry. LEGAL - Sumter National Forest Buncombe Horse Trail is located in Newberry and Laurens County, The Woods Ferry Horse Trail is located in Chester County on the Enoree Ranger District. | |||||
| Dunaway Waterfowl Area Improvements EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/17/2012 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2014 | Jeff Magniez 803-637-5396 jmagniez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thin approximately 70 acres in Compartment 13 to increase hardmast production and construct dike (500 feet long by 10 feet high) to increase floodable area by about 11 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23476 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. Compartment 13 | |||||
| FY 2012 Enoree OHV Trail Expansion Project CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 01/2014 | Alice Riddle (864)427-9858 ariddle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Layout, design, & construct an additional 2 to 4 miles of motorized trail to the Enoree OHV Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37678 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Laurens. LEGAL - Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest Enoree OHV Trail is located on the Garlington School Road, Laurens County | |||||
| Georgia Aster and Shortleaf Pine Management EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 01/2014 | 07/2014 | Jeff Magniez 803-637-5396 jmagniez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Sumter National Forest is proposing activities to enhance existing Georgia aster populations, expand Georgia aster at new sites, and restore shortleaf pine communities on sites that are currently dominated by loblolly pine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41944 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Newberry, Union. Chester, Newberry, and Union Counties, South Carolina | |||||
| Gist Cemetery Hiking Trail CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 01/2014 | Alice Riddle (864)427-9858 ariddle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct hiking trail from Rose Hill Plantation State Park to Gist Cemetery. Partnership. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40347 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. Union County, off of SR16, FS land between Rose Hill Plantation State Park and Gist Cemetery. | |||||
| Lower Enoree First Thin EA EA |
- Forest products | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/16/2012 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | John Richardson 864-427-9858 jwrichardson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: First thin and road reconstruction is proposed on approximately 20 compartments on the Sumter National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40584 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Newberry, Union. LEGAL - Union and Newberry Counties, South Carolina Francis Marion & Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District, | |||||
| Woods Ferry Horse Trail Realingment Project, Phase II CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 10/2013 | Alice Riddle (864)427-9858 ariddle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project will continue to realign sections of existing trail that are poorly located and not sustainable in their current location. Additional new trail construction will be added to the trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41767 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester. LEGAL - Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District Chester County, east of the Broad River | |||||
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| Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Francis Marion Ranger District | R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Barbara Scott/Robert L. Brown Easement(formerly Brian Richardson Easement) CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 04/23/2013 |
06/2013 | Amy Fore 843-336-2203 afore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Easement across National Forest lands in Berkeley County SC to TMS 2560000063 and TMS 2560000064. Located in Compartment 113 the easement requested is approximately 20 feet wide by 35 feet long. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. LEGAL - Tract F 258 Berkeley County, South Carolina. Compartment 113 easement site connects Cainhoy Rd and Lands owned by Rober L. Brown (TMS2560000063) and Barbara Scott TMS 2560000064. | |||||
| Macedonia EA EA |
- Fuels management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress 01/25/2013 Est. 04/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2014 | Bill Twomey 843-336-3248 btwomey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Environmental Assessment for ecosystem restoration activities in the Macedonia analysis area of the Francis Marion National Forest in Berkeley county South Carolina. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41142 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley. LEGAL - USDA Forest Service Francis Marion National Forest, Berkeley County, South Carolina | |||||
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| Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units | R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Francis Marion Forest Plan Revision EIS |
- Land management planning | Developing Proposal Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2013 |
Expected: 03/2014 | 04/2014 | Mary Morrison 803-561-4058 mwmorrison@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The forest plan revision is expected to take three years to complete with three major steps: an assessment, a draft forest plan, and then EIS/ROD. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs/ | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Francis Marion Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Berkeley, Charleston. LEGAL - Charleston and Berkeley County, South Carolina Francis Marion National Forest | |||||
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| Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests , Long Cane Ranger District | R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| AND072_ATT Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/17/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Elizabeth Meadows 803-637-5396 emeadows@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal permit for all existing lines in Oconee County, 7,183 feet exisiting fiber optic and copper overhead lines with a 10 foot ROW (1.65 acres) and 215,646 feet of existing fiber optic and copper underground lines with a 5 foot ROW (24.75 acres). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41929 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Andrew Pickens Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Oconee. Oconee County | |||||
| Aiken Coop EDG402401 CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2013 | Elizabeth Meadows 803-637-5396 emeadows@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal of permit for overhead and underground electric lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29354 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Edgefield, McCormick, Saluda. Long Cane Ranger District | |||||
| Cyper First Thinning Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 05/13/2013 |
08/2013 | Dell Frost 803-637-5396 dfrost@fs.fed.us |
| Description: First thinning of approximately 3,232 acres of loblolly pine poletimber. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33432 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick, Saluda. LEGAL - Not Applicable Goldmine,Rocky, Lower Turkey Creek, Little Mtn., Liberty Hill, Renew and Horn Creek Analysis Areas. | |||||
| Fairfield Electric Permit Renewal ENO034 CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/15/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Elizabeth Meadows 864 746-6120 emeadows@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Permit renewal to document existing lines in Fairfield and Chester counties. Total miles 5.13 (18.65 acres), no ground distrubing activity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41275 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Chester, Fairfield. Forest Service land in Chester and Fairfield counties | |||||
| Inman First Thinning Timber Sale EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/11/2012 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 11/2013 | Dell Frost 803-637-5396 dfrost@fs.fed.us |
| Description: First Thinning Timber Sale on approximately 4,547 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40092 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, McCormick. Curltail, Upper Little River and Forks. Curltail is located in Abbeville County, South Carolina approximately 3 miles east of the city of Abbeville and contains 21 management compartments: 176-194 and | |||||
| Little River LON017 CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2013 | Elizabeth Meadows 803-637-5396 emeadows@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This action is a renewal of a special use permit for electric powerlines above and below ground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27394 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood. Long Cane Ranger | |||||
| Reedy Timber Sale Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/09/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 07/2013 | Dell Frost 803-637-5396 dfrost@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Seed-tree regeneration on 1,275 acres within 13 management compartments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37241 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Long Cane Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - McCormick. Compartments 222, 226, 227, 234-236, 238-241, 254 and 256 | |||||
| Union County Permit Renewal_ENO033 CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/11/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Elizabeth Meadows 864 746-6120 emeadows@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal existing permit for road relocation and document road realignment along Lee Cemetary Road in Union County. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41189 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Enoree Ranger District. STATE - South Carolina. COUNTY - Union. Along Lee Cemetary Road from Old Buncombe Road traveling south then east to Highway 176. | |||||
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