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Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Ouachita National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
Installation and maintenance of overhead powerlines, clearing and maintenance of associated Right-of-Way corridor (approximately 204 feet long and 40 feet wide.
The District Ranger on the Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District, proposes to authorize the re-route, installation, and use of two sections of an Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) overhead 14.4 kV powerline on Forest Service land near Waldron, AR.
The Oklahoma Ranger Districts propose to implement management activities to meet the needs for the Big Cedar Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in the 2005 Revised Forest Plan.
The emphasis in this watershed is the restoration and perpetuation of pine-grass old growth forests, and other old growth conditions associated with frequent fire.
The Board Camp Project Area includes approximately 12,889 acres of Forest Service lands in Polk County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.
The Ouachita NF proposes management activities designed to reduce the density of fire-dependent forest stands. To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/pxsjghd5zpghsjko3nh049oxszzysxu4
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Brushy Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Clear Fork Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Dragover Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
The East Mill Project Area includes approximately 8,060 acres of Forest Service lands in Scott County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.
The Oklahoma Ranger Districts propose to implement management activities to meet the needs of the East of the Lake Project Area and to move the project area toward desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan.
The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, wildlife treatments, and transportation treatments within the Freedom EMU.
BLM has requested FS consent for a coal lease by application (LBA). The FS has a consent with stipulations decision to make on the LBA. The BLM has a leasing decision to make. Connected actions both on and off NFS lands will be analyzed in this EIS.
LeFlore County Rural Water District 17 requests an amendment to permit KIA0003 to replace/upgrade existing watermain alongside State Highway 63 including pipeline, valving, and other appurtenances.
The district proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs of Little Bear Trace Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area towards desired conditions described in the Revised Forest Plan.
Treatments would occur on .25-mile of the trail (from bridge to overlook) and include removing some vegetation and all deteriorating structures. The new access route will be built and maintained to look and appear natural to the area.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Clear Fork Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, and wildlife treatments within the Logan Side EMU.
The Caddo-Womble Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Mill Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward the desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
Various areas have been nominated for mining. Some are for preferred rights quartz prospecting. Two are quartz nominations on public land that will be competitively bid. Two additional areas are nominated for hardrock mining.
Installation of three sections (approximately 13 miles) of fiber optic cable within the Arkansas State Highway 27 right-of-way that crosses the Ouachita National Forest.
Installation of three sections (approximately 13 miles) of fiber optic cable within the Arkansas State Highway 27 right-of-way that crosses the Ouachita National Forest.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Muddy Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
Construction of a Forest Service access road off of PK 48. The road would cross county owned lands. Forest Service is currently seeking an easement to allow permanent access.
Pine Telephone requests authorization to install fiber optic cable on the Ouachita NF along existing roads. Bore pits, pedestals, and underground fiber optic cable would be installed within a ten-foot wide right of way.
A gravel parking area will be decommissioned and bermed on National Forest System lands near Presbyterian Falls on the lower Mountain Fork River and the CXT vault toilet will be removed.
To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/kcoupnpwntdk6y2x64xvykghtx0tslou
Robertson Creek Project Area includes approximately 12,621 acres of Forest Service lands in Scott County, Arkansas. The intent of these activities is to move the project area toward desired conditions established in the Ouachita National Forest Plan.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Shack Creek Rock Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
Southwest Arkansas Telecommunications and Technology, Inc. requests authorization to install approximately 2 miles of fiber optic cable along existing roads on the Ouachita National Forest near Tom, Oklahoma.
Arkansas State Parks, Heritage, and Tourism-Division of State Parks (ASP) is requesting issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an area of National Forest Service (NFS) Lands that would include trail and recreation related infrastructure.
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Upper Irons Fork Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, and wildlife treatments within the West Newman EMU.
Windstream Communications, Inc. is requesting the authorization of installing approximatetly 1,702 feet of underground copper cable on the National Forest System lands to provide telecommunications services.
The Jessieville Winona Fourche Ranger District proposes tightening of tower guy wires and replacement of a communication equipment storage shelter at Winona Communications Tower Site
This project proposes management activities including timber harvesting, silvicultural, and wildlife treatments in the Wolf Pinnacle Ecosystem Management Unit on the Ouachita National Forest Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District.
