Hoosier National Forest — Project Detail

Proposal to issue an amended special use permit to Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. that would incorporate herbicide to maintain rights-of-way while restoring Monarch Butterfly habitat.

An amendment to the Forest Plan to better protect caves and other karst resources while moving Forest ecosystems toward the desired conditions described in the Forest Plan.

Proposal to issue a special use permit to the Salt Creek Township Trustee to access and maintain the Chandler Frye Shields Cemetery.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to implement salvage logging and removal of stream blockages within the Paoli Experimental Forest. Tree planting and deer exclosure fencing are also proposed for research purposes.

Reduce populations of nonnative invasive plants species using integrated pest management tools

The Hoosier is proposing to amend the existing permit to install additional fiber optic line. This fiber optic line would be buried and installed in the same corridor as an existing and permitted buried electric line.

The Hoosier is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plan to remove two standards pertaining to camping. Removing the standards are needed for consistency and would allow for necessary updates to the associated Forest Orders.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-route a short trail segment within the Youngs Creek Trail System.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to implement salvage logging and removal of stream blockages on tornado damaged lands in Martin County, Indiana.

The Forest Service proposes to make improvements to three existing campgrounds, one boat ramp, and one group campground.

Maintain permanent openings as early successional habitat using a variety of tools, including fire, mowing, chainsaws, root raking, and strip disking.

Proposal to issue U.S. Gypsum a special use permit to conduct exploratory drilling at four sites.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to the Polk Township Trustee in Monroe County to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Old Allen's Creek Cemetery.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize an existing driveway on NFS land and to authorize construction to widen the private driveway.

The Hoosier is proposing to amend the existing permit to extend high speed fiber optic services. This fiber optic line would be buried and installed in the same corridor as an existing and permitted buried electric line.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit amendment to Southern Indiana Power to construct a 3-phase overhead power line along the south side of Highway 70 and to relocate an existing power line in the same vicinity.

Proposal to issue Perry-Spencer R.T.C., Inc. a special use authorization to install approximately 8 miles of buried fiber optic cable along several county roads in Perry County and to place approximately 0.15 miles of aerial fiber optic cable.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to a private landowner for a 20-foot construction right-of-way for the purpose of running buried water and electrical utilities to private property.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to drain Bluegill Pond and re-establish a healthy fish population.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a Special Use Permit to authorize the construction, use, and maintenance of a gravel-surface road across National Forest System land.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a five-year special use permit to French Lick Resorts to authorize tree planting and subsequent restoration work within the Roland Riparian Restoration Area.

The Hoosier proposes to permit French Lick Resorts to complete a rehabilitation project that includes planting approximately 366 native trees and 900 native shrubs within the Roland Riparian Restoration Area.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a temporary special use permit to ANR Pipeline Company, Inc. to authorize the excavation and repair of a section of existing gas pipeline within ANR's existing right-of-way.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit for continued access to private property via an existing driveway.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit for a waterline within an existing road easement.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to maintain 214 forest openings as early successional grass, forb, and shrubland habitats in the Pleasant Run area of the Brownstown Ranger District.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to demolish and reconstruct three toilet/shower buildings on the Eads, Holland, and Southern Point campground loops at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.

This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to ANR Pipeline Company, Inc. authorizing the excavation and repair/replacement of a section of the existing gas pipeline.

The Hoosier proposes to make improvements to the Hickory Ridge Campground and install a fee tube and kiosk within the Buzzard Roost Campground.

The Forest Service is proposing a change in how dispersed roadside camping is managed on the Hoosier National Forest.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a permit to authorize Southern Indiana Power to remove existing aerial powerline and place the immediately adjacent to State Highway 70.

The Tell City Ranger District is proposing to install a new precast vault toilet adjacent to the entrance of Primrose Group campsite in Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private property.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit that authorizes seasonal access across National Forest System land to private land.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a road special use permit that authorizes the construction and maintenance of an access road through the HNF to private property.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a new special use permit to authorize the construction and maintenance of a waterline to supply water from Brown County Water to the private residence.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit amendment that authorizes a right-of-way for an electrical transmission line and a single pole replacement.

The Hoosier is proposing a permit amendment to move an existing waterline along State Road 62 in Crawford County, Indiana to accommodate a road repair project by the Indiana Department of Transportation.

The project proposes to promote regeneration of oak and hickory by conducting prescribed fire in a research study being conducted by the US Forest Service Northern Research Station and Purdue University.

The Hoosier is proposing to install artificial fish habitat structures into lakes and ponds throughout the Forest. The structures will mimic brush piles or fallen trees.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit amendment to Southern Indiana Power to install and maintain approximately 581 feet of buried electrical line in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to Indiana Gas Company, Inc. authorizing a temporary area in which to perform pipeline repair work.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-route two trail segments within the Shirley Creek Trail System.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to Friends of Lake Monroe, Inc. to place two informational signs within the road right-of-way in Monroe County and Lawrence County to advise motorists they are entering the Monroe Lake watershed.

The Hoosier is proposing to buttress a head cut at Charlie's pond to alleviate erosion and avoid risking a dam breach.

The Hoosier is proposing a new parking area for access to the Lick Creek Trail area at the end of Grease Gravy Road/South County Road 250 East.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a 10-year Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit to Froehlich Outfitter and Guides Horse Trail Rides, LLC.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a permit amendment that properly authorizes rights-of-way for an existing waterline and approximately 125 feet of new waterline.

The Hoosier proposes to consolidate Patoka Lake Regional Water & Sewer District (PLRW&SD) waterline permits into a single master permit to be issued for a 30-year time period along with incorporating an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plan.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue Perry-Spencer R.T.C.,Inc. a special use authorization to install approximately 5.8 miles of buried fiber optic cable along county roads in an effort to expand highspeed internet access to residents of rural Perry Co.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue two special use road easements to private land owners that properly authorizes access to private land.

Cancelled due to change in proposal.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to repair two areas of severe erosion in Crawford County.

The Hoosier is proposing to authorize the subsurface and geotechnical investigation to gather data regarding the rate of surface movement in two locations along State Route 62.

The Hoosier NF is proposing to remove a low-water crossing on Buck Creek and replace it with a portable bridge to provide aquatic organism passage and improved hydrologic function.

The Hoosier, in response to a request from Jackson County REMC, is proposing to amend the existing Special Use Permit to eliminate a section of previously authorized buried fiber optic cable and would authorize a new section in a different location.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to armor the streambank of an intermittent stream with native rock to reduce erosion risk near the Initial Point monument.

The Hoosier is proposing to replace an undersized, perched culvert with an AOP structure for the purpose of aquatic organism passage and improved hydrologic function.

Proposal to implement the 2006 Land and Resource Management Plan by increasing the amount of early successional habitat available.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private property.

The Hoosier is proposing to maintain openings as early successional habitat using a variety of tools.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize the existing use and occupancy of NFS land by Jackson County REMC and authorize the rural broadband service expansion within Jackson Connect, LLC's service area.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a Special Use Permit authorizing access to private property across NFS land via an existing gravel road and to issue a Special Use Permit authorizing a private gate on NFS land.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit for a driveway and turn-around.

Supplement EIS. Same project: Replace non-native pine plantations with native hardwood communities; improve conditions for species associated with barrens communities.

Mow and use chainsaws, prescribed burning, strip disking, seed drilling, shrub planting, and NNIS treatments to maintain and restore approx. 186 acres of early succcessional habitat.

Restore ecosystem processes--approx. 110 acres of stand improvement, approx. 2,200 acres of commercial timber harvest and approx. 3,500 acres of burning. Herbicide treatment for known populations of NNIS to reduce the potential spread.

About 3,100 acres of salvage logging and 5,590 acres of prescribed fire, the need arising from the July 2004 storms that affected the southern Indiana area. Approximately 27 miles of road work is anticipated.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a new replacement permit authorizing a dam and reservoir at Springs Valley Lake.

The Hoosier is proposing to issuing a new permit for two transfer stations for another 10 years and incorporating an O&M Plan, which will contain provisions specifically addressing leachate control and spill prevention measures.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Hanner Cemetery.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Way Cemetery.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize an access road to private property.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit to authorize the installation of a waterline on an existing permitted private driveway.

The Hoosier is proposing to authorize the subsurface and geotechnical investigation to be performed on the existing access road to facilitate the design work needed for the upcoming proposed Buck Creek AOP project.

Issuance of a Public Road Easement to the Perry County Board of Commissioners for the necessary right-of-way to accommodate a replacement bridge across Theis Creek on Locust Road.

Proposal to restore fire-dependent barrens communities using prescribed fire while considering additional treatments to reduce woody species encroachment and plant succession.

The Hoosier is proposing to decommission 13 roads in their entirety and segments of 52 roads for a total of approximately 22 miles. The roads and segments proposed for decommissioning are closed to motorized vehicles and no longer needed.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a new, replacement permit authorizing existing buried waterline.

The Hoosier is proposing to reroute the East Bass Pond trail segment of the Cope Hollow Trail in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. Approximately 1 mile of new trail would be constructed and approximately 1 mile of old trail would be decommissioned.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to add a pull through for the overflow parking lot at the Grubb Ridge Trailhead.

The Hoosier proposes to consolidate and renew all of Orange County REMC's permits into a single master permit.

The Hoosier proposes to consolidate Hoosier Energy REC's two permits into a single master permit and renew this permit for another 30 years.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit for a gate and driveway access to private land.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit authorizing Southern Indiana Power to install approximately 1,000 feet of buried power cable on NFS land.

Maintain openings as early successional habitat using a variety of tools. Project cancelled to focus on other priority projects.

Proposal to issue a new special use permit to Salt Creek Services, Inc. to properly authorize the use and maintenance of the road located on NFS land to access the Salt Creek Estates private development.

The Hoosier is proposing to use prescribed fire on approximately 370 acres as a restoration tool at three project areas which have ongoing activities.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize the use of a portion of NFS land for driveway access.

The Hoosier is proposing to design and construct an administrative office complex.

The Hoosier proposes to issue a special use permit authorizing Burgoon Church's use of an approximately 100' x 30' area of land and an approximately 25' asphalt drive.

Proposal to replace two low-water concrete crossings with bridges for aquatic organism passage and improved hydrologic function. Also proposing to issue a Public Road Easement to Jackson County for the sections of road that will be realigned.

The Hoosier proposes to consolidate and renew all of Dubois REC's permits into a single master permit.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue replacement Communication Site Leases to the Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission (Marchand and Georgia) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Paynetown) for a new 30-year term.

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to the Polk Township Trustee in Monroe County to authorize the continued operation and maintenance of Roberts Road Cemetery.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-route a section of the Shirley Creek Trail System.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to re-issue a special use permit to Froehlich Outfitter and Guides Horse Trail Rides, LLC. to use a trail located on the Hoosier National Forest.

Proposal to amend the existing permit to authorize Perry Spencer RTC, Inc. to bury new fiber optic line along segments of Forest Service roads in the Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area.

Proposal to issue a special use permit authorizing a driveway and waterline.

Proposal to issue a special use permit to authorize a driveway.

Proposal to issue a special use permit to authorize a driveway.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to remove the Hickey-Martin Dam from Henderson Creek to allow for movement of aquatic species and to restore hydraulic processes within the stream.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize use of a road through National Forest System land.

Proposal to relocate the Saddle Lake trail out of the floodplain of Saddle Lake.

Authorize use and occupancy of NFS land for an existing facility owned by a local utility provider.

Proposal to reroute approximately 1,400 feet of the existing Froehlich special use trail.

The Hoosier is proposing to reroute approximately one mile of the D Trail and re-designate the trail to include mountain bike use.

The Hoosier is proposing to amend the Hoosier National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan to establish a Management Area and associated direction to existing and future communication sites. No new sites would be added or created at this time.

The Hoosier is proposing to remove a road/stream crossing structure at Albany Road and stabilize the stream bank at a structure on Saddle Creek Road to allow for movement of aquatic species and to restore hydraulic processes within the stream.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to authorize Perry Spencer RTC, Inc. to bury new fiber optic line along county and state roads and to install aerial fiber optic line on existing power poles.

The Hoosier is proposing a ponds maintenance project for habitat and recreational improvement, as well as preserving the integrity of the structures constructed to maintain the waterbodies.

Proposal to reissue a special use permit for a private road.

Renewal of a special use permit to RTC Communications for a buried telephone line.

Proposal to reissue a special use permit for a private road.

The Hoosier is proposing to resolve an encroachment with a Small Tracts Act sale.

The Hoosier is proposing a land-for land exchange to resolve an unauthorized encroachment of private improvements located on National Forest System land.

The Hoosier is proposing to reroute approximately 550 feet of the German Ridge North Loop trail.

The Hoosier is proposing to authorize pole replacement work with a temporary special use permit.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to allow the State of Indiana to replace a deteriorating bridge and culvert and to convey a right-of-way easement for ongoing maintenance purposes.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access Mingus Cemetery (private cemetery).

The Hoosier is proposing to manipulate lake water levels to control non-native Eurasian water milfoil in Celina Lake, Indian Lake and Tipsaw Lake.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to allow AND-TRO Water, Inc. to reconstruction approximately 100 feet of buried waterline within the right-of-way along the south side of State Road 70.

The Hoosier is proposing to resolve an encroachment with a Small Tracts Act sale.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a 10-year Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit to Froehlich Outfitter and Guides Horse Trail Rides, LLC.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private property and a temporary log landing area approximately 100' x 50' in size.

The Hoosier is proposing to extend electricity from camp sites 28 and 30 in the North Face Camp Loop to seven more camp sites.

The Hoosier is proposing to convey right-of-way easements to Lawrence and Monroe Counties for the realignment of Hunters Creek Road.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a short-term special use permit (5-year term) to Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District for the operation and maintenance of the Deer Creek Dam.

The Hoosier is proposing to provide a Public Road Easement to Indiana Department of Transportation to widen a section of US Highway 150 by two feet.

Re-issuance of a fiber optic telephone line permit for another 20 years.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to access private land across NFS land.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit for a private road with a gate to access private property.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to the Ransburg Scout Reservation for a road and a recreation trail.

Proposal to issue a special use permit for Southern Indiana Power and Perry Spencer Rural Telephone to place an electric and telephone line along an existing permitted access road.

Propose to reduce the density of trees and improve stand structure through 38 acres of single tree selection harvest and regenerate a 15 acre stand using group selection harvest.

Proposal to consolidate 17 individual Southern Indiana Power special use permits into one master permit.

Proposal to provide Hoosier Energy access to their transmission line for structure/pole replacement.

The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another twenty (20) years for a buried power line across NFS lands.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a 5-year Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit to IU Outdoor Adventures to provide outfitting and guiding services on the Hoosier NF.

The Hoosier is proposing to issue a special use permit to Autumn and Karen Kinser, operators of Maumee Valley Horsecamp, for a trail access connector permit.

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to reroute approximately 3/8 mile of trail 18 on the Hickory Ridge trail system to improve soil and water conditions and improve the experience for the trail user.

Proposal to issue a special use permit to PSCI to bury fiber optic in two locations in the Uniontown area in northern Perry County.

Proposal to issue a special use permit to install a Forest Service approved special use gate near the entrance of a private road easement.

The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another five years for a trail access connector permit across National Forest System land.

The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit to access private property.

Proposal to issue a special use permit to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the maintenance and use of two access lanes/roads across approximately 1,200 and 150 feet, respectively, of National Forest System land.

Proposal to issue a special use permit for a buried powerline across 200 feet of National Forest System land.

Proposal to issue a special use permit for a new waterline across National Forest System land.

Proposal to issue a special use permit for a new gas line across approximately 0.5 mile of National Forest System land.