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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for National Forests in Mississippi that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
AT&T proposes to place a fiber optic cable using directional boring along and adjacent to City Rd. ROW 10x758ft (0.17 ac.) Stone County, Mississippi.T4S R11W and Sections 14
Proposal for the installation of 3,379 feet of buried fiber optic communications cable within the existing AT&T (Bell South) 10 foot right of way granted before USFS acquired the property in two sections along TV Tower Rd Project total Acres 0.78
Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1008 feet long and 20 feet wide (0.5ac.), for access to private land.
To decommission .30 miles of existing trail and construct .50 miles of new trail. Rehabilitation of decommissioned trail, which will include felling non-commercial trees and allowing the area to re-vegetate naturally or planting native grasses.
Bay Springs Telephone Company/TEC/Delta Fiber is requesting to amend an existing authorization to install aerial fiber optic on existing Southern Pine Electric power poles and buried fiber optic line within an existing right-of-way.
Bay Springs/TEC/Fiber Smith is requesting to amend and add new installation to the existing permit authorization. The proposed project will be funded by the National Tele-communication and Information Administration (NTIA) program
Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1008 feet long and 20 feet wide (0.5 acres), to access private land.
Authorize a special use permit to construct and maintain a new road, approx. 1200 feet long and 20 feet wide, to access private land. The new road would be located within an existing powerline corridor.
Modification of Special Use Permit #HOM0152 to allow stabilization of a slide which endangers the roadbed of Berrytown Road. Project will include ground disturbance and stabilization up to 20' outside the current ROW in one location, approx 0.7 acres
7th SFG proposes to use 12 temporary 4'x2'x4' cache sites during semiannual training evalutions. Sites will be prepped prior to training exercises and restored immediatelly afterwards.
Repair of the dam at Clear Springs Recreation Area: draining, removing/replacing the riser and part of the secondary spillway, placing riprap, and removing the siphon pipe; seawall replacement/removal; reshaping of lake bottom; removal of sediment.
Project would thin pine stands in the central part (core) of the Chickasawhay Ranger District for Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Improvement & Expansion.
The National Forests in Mississippi proposes to establish a river corridor boundary and the preparation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the 21 mile Black Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Replace an existing bridge with new structure to meet current bridge standards. Widen right-of-way for construction activities and installation of temporary detour bridge.
The Forest Service proposes to conduct management activities on the De Soto Ranger District to enhance the habitat and management of federally threatened gopher tortoise and federally endangered dusky gopher frog.
The expansion of one gravel pit and development of up to 5 new gravel pits to provide for road reconstruction and maintenance needs of the Forest and local counties.
Relocate a section of natural gas pipeline that has become exposed due to erosion along the banks of Black Creek. New r/w 50' wide, with add'l 25' temp work space needed. Directional bore under Black Creek. Rehabilitation of abandoned r/w.
The expansion of one existing gravel pit and development of up to 7 new gravel pits to provide for road reconstruction and maintenance needs of the Forest and local counties.
This proposal is to grant access to private land using an existing, paved, county-maintained road that has been the historic route of access to this property. approximately 0.008 mi ( 40' by 30' width)0.027 ac.
Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 774 feet long and 20 feet wide, for access to private land. Project area .036 ac.
The Bienville National Forest is proposing a restoration and maintenance project for the Jackson Prairie and Woodland ecological system on National Forest System land in Scott, Smith, and Jasper Counties.
Construct a 496'x504' well pad and 155' access road to drill for oil on Federal Leases MSES054565 & MSES054570. Complete for production if producible quantities of oil are found, or rehabilitate if none are found.
Construct a 425'x425' well pad and 589' access road to drill for oil on Federal Leases MSES054843 & MSES054844. Complete for production if producible quantities of oil are found, or rehabilitate if none are found.
Construct a 426'x478' well pad and 298' access road to drill for oil on Federal Leases MSES054842 & MSES054845. Complete for production if producible quantities of oil are found, or rehabilitate if none are found.
Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1321 feet long and 20 feet wide or 0.8 acres, for access to private land that is surrounded by National Forest land.
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks is requesting a special use permit to construct an 84x30X16 metal open-pole shed for heavy equipment storage at the Caney Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Headquarter.
The Bienville National Forest has received a request from MS Resources, LLC for a Permit to Drill USA 21-12 #1, permitted to 16,500 feet for an exploratory test on Lease MSES-056720.
Authorize a special use permit for improvement and maintenance of an existing 'woods' road, approx. 610 feet long and 20 feet wide, for access to private land. Project acres of .28
Relocate a powerline from a 'cross-country' route to a location along a highway and county road. Abandon approx. 6.1 acres of existing r/w and authorize approx. 10.6 acres of new r/w (non-contiguous).
Relocate an overhead powerline to a new location along a state highway, upgrade the line from 7,200 to 14,400 volts, and remove abandoned poles and wire.
Installation of aerial fiber optic line within the existing aerial powerline right-of-way (ROW). The portion of the project crossing National Forest lands will consist of 251 aerial miles of fiber optic line to be installed on the existing poles.
project is to extend single phase powerline (0.81mi) (4,276ft. x 25ft.) onto private property for the purpose of serving a new member. The new service will begin on the Northeast comer of the intersection of John Bond Road and FS 330A in Perry County
Directionally drill a new well on the existing production location for USA 15-2, 15-3, 15-5 & 15-6. No additional surface area will be needed and no pits will be dug.
Petro Harvester Operating Company proposes to drill a new well on an existing location that currently contains three additional wells. No additional surface disturbance will be required.
Petro Harvester Operating Company proposes to drill a new oil well on an existing location that currently contains three additional wells. No additional surface disturbance will be required.
The applicant requests to amend existing authorization to access private property on FSR 424B to extend from, 352 feet long and 25 feet wide to 352 feet x 50 feet. In the near future, the landowners plan build on their 10-acre lot.
The analysis and potential thinning/restoration of approximately 13,407 acres of overstocked plantations to improve the overall health of the forest, wildlife habitats, and insect/disease susceptibility. Project was begun as HFRA 1st Thin.
Removal of old facilities in poor condition that are no longer needed. Includes 2 pit toilets and stairs, tool shed, water spigots, and capping and removal of a decommissioned well.
To decommission .35 miles of existing trail and construct .50 miles of new trail. Rehabilitation of decommissioned trail, which will include felling non-commercial trees and allowing the area to re-vegetate naturally or planting native grasses.
Proposal to thin or restore approx. 1,800 acres of unthinned pine plantations to reduce the risk of SPB infestation and spread by increasing vigor of retained trees and/or restoring a more resistant tree species to appropriate sites.
Aging recreation facilities and low user visitation contributed to the proposal to withdraw use of the amenities. The facilities proposed for decommissioning are outdated and deteriorated, deeming un-safe for public and administrative use.
Singing River Electric Cooperative. All fiber optic lines will utilize existing pole routes with no new routes being constructed. There will be approximately 27 aerial miles of fiber optic line installed on the existing pole routes; 32 acres.
Proposal to authorize a special use permit for construction and operation of a new transmission line across National Forest land between North Oakland and Coffeeville, MS.
Harrison County Board of Supervisors and District 5 Road Dept. propose to install a sign for the community of Success and maintain a small area around the sign by mowing and ornamental plantings. Area is within the existing road right-of-way.
Longleaf restoration, commercial thinning, midstory reduction, red cockaded woodpecker management, and prescribed burning for the recovery of theatened and endangered species in the Sand Hill Creek Analysis Unit.
The project is for proposed addition of ROW required for bridge replacement on West Salem Road. A public road easement would be issued to add .31 acres to the existing .25 acres of ROW. Some clearing would take place.
This project is to install a temporary 8%u2019Wx20%u2019Lx8%u2019H wood awning with tin roof for use during dry fire exercises. An existing wall would be used to tie in the rafters and tin. Post will be 4x4, 24" in concrete, and 2x6 rafters.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Climate Change Adaptation
Carbon Stewardship
Environmental Justice
Facility Management
Research
Fuels Management
Heritage Resource Management
Land Ownership Management
Land Acquisition
Minerals And Geology
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Land Management Planning
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Road Management
Grazing Management
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Special Area Management
Recreation Management
Special Use Management
Forest Products
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
