National Forests in Alabama — Project Detail

Proposes to restore and maintain desired conditions of fire-maintained longleaf pine forest and to improve early successional habitat for wildlife species and enhance recreational opportunities for visitors. The project area is ~9,900 acres.

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Restore areas impacted by a tornado and southern pine beetle to improve forest health through reducing insect threats and increase resiliency to insect and disease, and to reduce heavy hazardous fuel loadings by removing damaged and at-risk timber.

Mitigation of the effects of Southern pine beetle infestation.

Commercially thin approximately 68 acres of overstocked loblolly pine.

Placement of buried (2) 1.50-inch duct containing 288ct fiber optic cable via plow and directional bore at a depth of 36 inches and a crossing at a depth of 48 inches with handhole placements.

The USDA Forest Service has proposed the thinning of approx. 10 acres of midstory vegetation to promote the presence of herbaceous plants in the understory and improve the quality of the available habitat for numerous species of interest.

Special Use proposal to install an aerial power supply line to private property

The proposal is for the placement of buried conduit within existing rights-of-way on ~6 acres, containing either a 144 or 288 count fiber optic cable via plow and directional bore at a depth of 36 inches with handhole placements every 1500 feet.

Decommission the current building due to it no longer being in usable condition; maintenance to restore it to such a condition is not in the fiscal best interest of the U.S. Forest Service. The building has reached the end of its usable life.

A forest order is proposed to meet the goal of public safety and health as related to recreation to reduce the risk of dispersed campers being within the line of fire of hunters and will eliminate hunters from setting up camp at specific locations.

Dredging of Lake Chinnabee to improve aquatic habitat along with the relocation of SST and fee tube.

The Forest Service is proposing to use commercial sanitation cutting to remove the loblolly pine from these stands to control the SPB infestations and prevent them from moving into adjacent stands.

Special Use Permit for installation and maintenance of a waterline along Forest Service Road 263.

The USDA Forest Service has proposed the thinning of approx. 80 acres of midstory vegetation to promote the presence of herbaceous plants in the understory and improve the quality of the available habitat for numerous sensitive and imperiled species.

Underground power services across USFS land for private landowner.

The project is in cooperation with the Alabama Trails Foundation to further enhance the Pinhoti trail to a sustainable standard and experience.

The Forest Service is proposing to exchange an 80-acre tract owned by Kobal LLC with two (2) 40-acre tracts of NFS Lands.

This proposal is to grant access in the form of utilities and road to private land approximately (30' length by 56' width) ~0.039 acres across national forest land.

A forest order is being proposed to meet the goal of public safety and health, and minimize natural resource damage. To ensure visitors a safe experience and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other visitors.

A forest order is being proposed to meet the goal of public safety and health, and minimize natural resource damage. To ensure visitors a safe experience and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other visitors

A forest order is being proposed to meet the goal of public safety and health, and minimize natural resource damage by limiting disperse camping in the general forest for 21 days without leaving the forest for 10 consecutive days.

Reciprocal Special Use Permit - ROW/Easement with a private landowner to allow access across national forest land

Special Use application for overhead fiber optic line install and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Southeast Gas has submitted a special use application to install a 6-inch natural gas pipeline across national forest lands on County Road 53 in order to supply the industrial park with the needed natural gas.

Repair a road / intermittent stream crossing to repair head-cutting and prevent gully formation, erosion and sedimentation.

Vegetation management project to manage infrastructure resources and habitats.

Propose treatment of at-risk pine stands to reduce susceptibility of southern pine beetle infestation, and to restore these stands to the desired future condition.

Change in Road Maintenance level from Maintenance level 1 to 2 for FSR 506B, FSR 517 and FSR 517F.

The application requests are for motorized access to tracts of private property surrounded by National Forest Systems Lands along the administratively closed portions of Forest Service Roads 506B and 517/517F.

Management of Southern Pine Beetle and other pests of overstocked pine stands.

Erosion control and habitat restoration project to improve aquatic habitat in Bear Creek due to illegal use.

Application request is for access to a tract of private project surrounded by National Forest Systems lands. Application includes building a road, and ROW for utilities.

The project is in cooperation with the Alabama Trails Foundation to further enhance the Pinhoti trail to a sustainable standard and experience.

Application request is for a private landowner to utilize national forest lands to access private property within and adjacent to the Conecuh National Forest.

Alabama Power Company has submitted a special use application to apply herbicide to existing lines for your special use permit renewal on the Oakmulgee Ranger District.

Special Use right-of-way across national forest system lands to access private property. Currently, a woods road is present but is not identified as a Forest Service system road.

A special use permit has been requested to cross National Forest System lands (NFS) to access a private property inholding along Forest Service Road 109A2 in Winston County, Alabama. Presently, motorized access is restricted on this segment of 109A2.

Special use request for access across National Forest System lands adjacent to Fawn Lane.

Underground power services across USFS land for private landowner.

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to remove dead and dying trees along approximately 10.5 miles of highway and powerline rights-of-way in Covington County. The total acreage is less than 30 acres.

Applicant has requested a special use permit to install, operate and maintain an underground electrical distribution line across Forest Service Road 135C to access an inholding that is surrounded by National Forest System Lands.

A private family would like to exchange two tracts of land for an equal value of Federal land. The Federal Government would acquire the non-Federal Tracts which are completely surrounded by National Forest System lands.

A forest order is being proposed to meet the goal of public safety and health, and minimize natural resource damage. To ensure visitors a safe experience and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other visitors.

Upgrade of the existing communications tower system located at the USDA Rebecca Mountain telecommunications site by Power South.

The US Forest Service proposes to replace 10 foot bridges on the northern portion of the Bartram National Recreation Trail in Macon County, Alabama.

The Department of Energy has applied for a special use permit to install an Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility and a mobile facility on Bankhead for the purpose of understanding the physics related to radiative feedback in the atmosphere

Request for year long vehicular access along 1.4 miles the seasonally closed Forest Service Road 235 to access their property.

Due to Hurricane Sally producing large amounts of rainfall totals around the Conecuh District, the Conecuh hiking trail and bridges suffered damage. This damage created safety concerns on 4 bridges, requiring them to be replaced.

Covington Electric Coop has requested to amend a special use permit to install broadband internet line. The line will be buried underground and on the existing power poles, all within the current powerline right-of-way.

A fixed Aircraft transponder (beacon parrot), two antennas and power distribution panel within the equipment room shed, ground plate lightning surge arrestor located on the central fire tower.

Terra Firm Land Co., LLC has requested road access across National Forest Land to enter private parcel

Replace crossing with adequately sized structures that allow for high water passage and debris loads and improve aquatic habitat connectivity.

The application request is for motorized access to a tract of private property surrounded by National Forest Systems Lands along the administratively closed portion of Forest Service Road 270C.

The application request is for access to a tract of private property surrounded by National Forest Systems Lands. The application includes road maintenance for FSR 278J and a ROW for utilities.

Tuskegee Ranger District Rx Burning FY23 through FY28 on approximately 10,300 acres across the district to reduce forest fuels build up.

Capture the mortality of wind damaged stands and to remove the damage timber that is in close proximity to system roads.

250 acre salvage project in compartment 123.

Compartment 109 Salvage Timber Harvest of 250 Acres

Restore appropriate BMP's and control access along FS234WE to reduce sedimentation into the Sipsey Fork while providing appropriate level of access for visitors.

Closure order for camping in the general forest(excluding developed recreation areas) for 21 days without leaving the forest for ten consecutive days.

Daylight existing wildlife openings and roads within the Blue Spring Management Area boundary.

Harvest Compartment 5 salvage timber in Tuscaloosa and Bibb Counties, Alabama.

Removal of shrubs and trees with chain or brush saws around current white fringed orchid populations on the Shoal Creek Ranger District.

Proposal to increase forest health on approximately 1977 acres of Forest Service Lands.

The project addresses areas near Oakmulgee Creek that was impacted by a tornado for restoration and for improving forest health through reducing insect threats and increasing resiliency to insect and diseases, and reducing heavy and hazardous fuel.

Replacement and Repair of Payne Lake Dam control tower and gate assembly.

Special Use Request to cross USFS lands to access private land.

Thin overly dense stands to increase wildlife habitat development, tree growth, forest health and to reduce susceptibility to southern pine beetle. Project area is approximately 7000 acres.

Restoration and improvement of Upland Pine Stands using timber harvest, midstory removal, herbicide application, prescribed fire, and integrated NNIS control.

Proponent application package was not been received and accepted to begin the process to complete NEPA.

Project canceled due to location not ready to be developed onto focal areas.

Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Policies at Turnipseed Campground

Long term special use request to access private land utilizing an old woods road.

Special use permit to install approximately 1/2 mile of underground powerline to provide electrical service to a private residence in an existing roadbed.

The project addresses areas in Cave Mtn impacted by a tornado for restoration, improving forest health through reducing insect threats and increasing resiliency to insects and disease, and reducing heavy, hazardous fuel loadings.

Prepare a special use permit(s) to transfer an existing permit for driveway right-of-way/easement and existing waterline to a new landowner, about 0.25 miles in length.

Special use permit(s) for road easement/right-of-way, underground power distribution line and water line to service a residential development.

Implement an erosion control project along the Tennessee Valley Authority transmission line corridor crossings at Forest Service Road 249S and 249V. Rehabilitate and control erosion on user created trails in the transmission line right-of-way.

The Tuskegee National Forest needs to replace the foot bridge at mile 2.4 on the Bartram National Recreation Trail in Macon County Alabama.

Bicycle race utilizing forest service lands.

Recreational Equine Competition utilizing existing Forest Service recreation area, road and trails.

The project addresses areas in South Sandy impacted by a tornado for restoration, improving forest health through reducing insect threats and increasing resiliency to insects and disease, and reducing hazardous fuel loadings created by a storm.

Horseback riding event utilizing the Warden Station Recreation Area and associated multi-use trails.

Mountain bike race utilizing forest service roads and trails.

Special Use Permit Renewal for access to private land.

Salvage and clear-cut of 115 acres of hurricane Zeta damaged stands.

50K Foot race utilizing USFS roads and trails.

100 mile foot race from Pine Glen Recreation Area to Sylacauga Alabama utilizing forest service roads and trails for portions of the event.

Gravel road race utilizing USFS roads on the Shoal Creek Ranger District.

Issue a special use permit for right-of-way to Reggie Watts for driveway and utility installation to private property.

Recreational trail hike on the Talladega Ranger District.

Recreation Special Use utilizing gravel roads on USFS lands.

Planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings on 51 acres in Compartment 232 stands 19, 22 & 35 on the Talladega Ranger District. Use of prescribed fire in Compartment 14 stand 12 on the Shoal Creek Ranger District.

50 mile foot race from Porters Gap Trailhead to a location located off Forest.

Mechanical vegetation removal on approximately 15 acres around Nellie pond and removal of brush around burrows on newly acquired land for the benefit of gopher tortoise, indigo snakes, and gopher frogs%u2014and in red-cockaded woodpecker clusters.

The Talladega Ranger District is proposing activities in the Sherman Cliffs and Taylor Mill analysis areas to restore and maintain longleaf pine and associated native forest communities.

Installation of underground fiber optic line across approximately 1.58 miles of Forest Service Lands

Recreational foot race utilizing forest service lands, established roads and trails.

Long term special use request to install, operate & maintain a underground power distribution line to private property.

Vegetation management along Warden Station Multiuse Trails

The current condition of FSR 331E is not passable due to flooding and the location being in a wet bottomland area. This project is associated with the Reciprocal Special Use Permit with Wayne Bass, which will provide administrative access.

50K foot race utilizing Forest Service lands for portions of the course.

The Forest Service is proposing to enhance and maintain the development 577 acres of the fire dependent pine-grassland ecosystem by removing un-merchantable hardwood and thinning off site pines.

Recreational Bicycle Ride

To restore and maintain the native longleaf and shortleaf pine ecosystem and provide habitat for native flora and fauna.

Commercially thin unthinned southern yellow pine stands in order reduce the risk of damage by southern pine beetles, improve wildlife habitat, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and restore area to their desired future condition.

Promote resiliency of forest lands susceptible to disease and insect infestations by thinning overcrowded plantations and natural stands of longleaf, shortleaf, loblolly and mixed pine hardwood forest types.

Create a safe landing and take-off zone for helicopters.

Special Use Recreation Event involving team based competition which includes hiking, geocaching, survival skills, orienteering. The course will run from Cheaha Trailhead to the intersection of the Pinhoti and US 431 and then back to Cheaha Trailhead.

50K Ultra Marathon trail race on the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail.

Competitive Trail Ride (Equine)that will use the Warden Station Recreation Area and multi-use trails.

A decision to issue a Special Use Permit authorizing the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) %u2013 Region 5, Paula Riley to conduct a two-day competitive horse riding event scheduled for March 10-11, 2017.

100 mile ultra marathon trail race by foot travel only.

50 mile foot race.

One day mountain bike race.

Annual horse endurance ride that will utilize the Warden Station Campground and multiuse trail system.

45 Mile cycling race and fun ride.

44 and 88 mile Bicycle race (cyclocross).

Recreational Bicycle ride utilizing the Skyway Motorway (Hwy 281) from US Highway 78 to Adams Gap and back.

This project will involve the construction of a new water well and associated water lines at Coleman Lake Campground. The current well can not keep up with user demands during drought conditions resulting in the need to shut down or ration water.

50 Kilometer foot race that will utilize lands managed by the US Forest Service on 02/24/2018 from 0615 to 1630 hours.

This event is a 100 mile foot race utilizing the Pinhoti National Recreation trail and forest service roads. The event is scheduled for 11/03/2018 and 11/04/2018.

Establishment of a spur trail connecting the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail to City of Heflin Property.

Treatment of National Forest lands showing active southern pine beetle (SPB) infestations and stands at risk of SPB infestation.

Treatment of stands at risk for southern pine beetle infestation.

Recreation Special Use utilizing the Warden Station Horse Camp and multi-use trails for a competitive horse riding endurance event.

A bicycle race consisting of a 44 mile option (AAW) and a 100 mile option (Hella Hundo).

Special Use request to utilize FSR 637U for the retrieval of deer hunting dogs 11/22/2019 to 01/15/2020.

Relocation of the trail to allow water to shed easily and reduce maintenance costs.

50K (31 mile) ultra marathon trail race.

100 mile foot race from Pine Glen Recreation Area to the City of Sylacauga that utilizes portions of USFS Roads and Trails for the course. The race will begin on 11/02/2019 and end on 11/03/2019.

50 Mile Foot Race.

This is a 50K and Half Marathon foot race that will start and end at the Coleman Lake Recreation Area overflow campground.

45 mile mountain bike race utilizing USFS gravel roads on 10/12/2019.

Mountain Bike race utilizing Forest Service Roads and Trails.

Recreational horse riding event from 05/15/2019 to 05/19/2019.

Improve forest health while concurrently reducing the risk of Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) outbreak through the thinning of overstocked pine stands.

The National Forests in Alabama is wanting to initiate a land-for-timber (tripartite) exchange in which the U.S. Forest Service will acquire nine non-Federal tracts of land totaling approximately 1,400 acres in Chilton County, Alabama.

Conduct a commercial salvage timber harvest of wind-damaged trees within the Brushy Lake Recreation Area on approximately 4 acres.

To provide access to private land owner's property across Forest Service lands.

Commercially thin 71 stands (2692 acres) of overstocked loblolly pine stands in the Rush/Brushy watershed. The project purpose is to restore native sytems to improve function and resiliency; improve fire regime condition class and wildlife habitat.

The Forest Service would continue the maintenance and restoration of the fire-dependent ecosystem of the Conecuh National Forest by implementing a systematic controlled burning regime that would treat each area at least twice over the next few years.

A decision to implement the actions listed below to reduce the risk to insect and disease and to improve the resilience of 2,463 acres within the Cow Pen Planning Area of the Talladega National Forests, Oakmulgee District.

To provide resiliency and sustainability by restoring species composition, structure, and function through a series of actions designed to favor native species on native sites

Temporary access to the public for 4752 feet of non-system unclassified road which is currently designated as the administrative use only portion of NFSR 637U. The travel way will be open from 11/17/2018 to 01/15/2019.