XVII. Appendices

Appendix A

Table A-1. List of All Issues and Votes at Jocassee Gorge Public Meeting Held in Pickens on January 8, 1998.

ISSUES VOTES

MAINTAIN AS STATUS QUO 168

TIMBER HARVESTING (IN FAVOR OF WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY) 164

REASONABLE ACCESS 131

USER FEES 121

REMAINED UNDEVELOPED (NO STATE OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) 116

MULTIPLE-USE RECREATION 114

WILDERNESS 105

HIKING 97

HANDICAP ACCESS 93

CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION 82

CAMPING 81

PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY 75

ORV ACCESS 74

PLAN DRIVEN BY SOLID SCIENTIFIC DATA 73

LAW ENFORCEMENT 71

TIMBER HARVESTING (AGAINST) 68

NO ORV MECHANICAL VEHICLE ACCESS 64

LIMITED TIMBER HARVESTING (SELECT CUT,ETC) 54

PARTNERSHIPS 52

HUNTING 49

FISHING 48

ROAD MAINTENANCE 41

HORSEBACK RIDING 39

NO NEW ROADS 38

HERITAGE PRESERVE ON SECTIONS OF PROPERTY 37

PRESERVATION 34

ATV ACCESS 34

BMP FOR ALL USES 29

MOUNTAIN BIKES 26

ZONING (MANAGEMENT UNITS) 23

DESIGNATED TRAILS 21

PROTECT SPECIES (PLANT AND ANIMAL) 20

MAINTAIN PURE WATER QUALITY 20

OLD GROWTH 18

LIMITED PRESERVATION 16

LOCAL INPUT 15

REINTRODUCE ONLY NATIVE PLANTS 15

DESIGNATED AREA FOR ALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES 14

WHOLE PROPERTY HERITAGE PRESERVE 14

POLLUTION 13

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 13

HUNTING AND CAMPING 11

HORSEBACK AND CAMPING 11

YEAR ROUND ACCESS (INCLUDED IN REASONABLE ACCESS) 10

24 HOUR STAFF SUPPORT 9 MANAGE AS DNR NOT HERITAGE PRESERVE 9

ACQUIRE ADJACENT LANDS 8

HIKING AND CAMPING 8

LIMIT GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF RESOURCE AND PEOPLE 7

HUNTING OPS 7

CREATING FUNDING GOALS 7

RESOURCE PRESERVATION 7

AVOID SHORT TERM OVERUSE 6

ASSIGN BOARD 6

BOTANY RESEARCH 6

ECOLOGICAL VALUES (PRODUCT OF FOREST MANAGEMENT

BENEFIT TO MAN) 6

IMPROVE SIGNS FOR ROADS AND TRAILS 5

BUFFER ZONE ADJACENT TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS 5

BIRD AND NATURE OBSERVATION 4

CONCERN OVER AGGRESSIVE TIMETABLE FOR PLAN 4

PRESERVE BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY 4

RESTORE DEGRADED HABITATS 4

WILDLIFE PRESERVATION 4

FUNDING SOURCES 4

MAINTAIN FOOTHILLS TRAIL 4

NO HIKING TRAILS ADJACENT TO PRIVATE LANDS 4

ACCESS TO RETRIEVE DOGS IN CANE CREEK 3

CONTINUE ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY 3

RECIPROCAL LICENCE WITH N.C. 3

NO HUNTING 3

REVIEW MANAGEMENT PLAN FROM IN AND OUTSIDE OF S.C. 3

HUMAN ACTIVITY CARRYING CAPACITY 3

USE CHATOOGA WATERSHED AS EXAMPLE 2

COOPERATE WITH ACTIVITIES IN NC 2

NO MINING 2

CHANGE GATES FOR HORSES 2

MARKETING AND TOURISM 2

MINIMIZE OR NO CAMPING 2

LOW IMPACT USE 1

NO BLACK BEAR HUNTING 1

NO NON-NATIVE WILDLIFE

COOPERATIVE TRANSITION BETWEEN CRESCENT AND DNR 1

NO BEAR HUNTING WITH DOGS 1

NO MOTORIZED BOAT AREA IN JOCASSEE 1

TOPO MAPS 1

NO CHEMICAL USE 1

PET RESTRAINT 1

RECOGNIZE UNIQUE AREAS 1

MANAGE FOR GROUSE 1

NO MECHANICAL TIMBER HARVESTING 1

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE PRESENTED BUT RECEIVED NO VOTES.

NEED ACCESS ROAD TO LOWER END

REPAIR EXISTING ROADS AND BRIDGES

NO NEW ACCESS

PREVENT OVERUSE

NO WASTE DUMPING

ROCK CLIMBING

NOISE POLLUTION

SPEED LIMITS POSTED

HIKING TRAIL TO APPALACHIAN TRAIL

PRT MANAGEMENT

CREATE JOCASSEE MAP ON DNR HOMEPAGE

WHITEWATER

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

MOTORCYCLE TRAIL

NO MARKETING

DEVILS FORK SWIMMING AREAS

RESTRICT BOAT RAMP PARKING TO VEHICLES WITH VOTES

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

EXPLICIT PUBLIC INPUT

BE LIKE US FOREST SERVICE

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

LANDSCAPE APPROACH

NO PAVED ROADS

PURCHASE WHITEWATER, THOMPSON, LIMBERPOLE AND HOWARD CREEKS

SALAMANDER AND AMERICAN CHESTNUT PRESERVATION

PERIODICALLY UPDATE MANAGEMENT PLANS (MAKE FIRST PLAN ELASTIC)

Table A-2. The Top Five Issues by Working Group for the Pickens Public Meeting on January 8, 1998.

Group 1 #Votes

1. Conservation Education 16

2. Recovery of Old Growth Forest 18

3. Not Exploited Financially 10

4. Preservation of Biodiversity 21

5. Hunting and Camping 11

Group 2 #Votes

1. Camping (designated camping only) 31

2. Wildlife Management (hunting and fishing) 15

3. People Management(Access and Parking) 15

4. Plan driven by solid scientific data 14

5. Limited government regulations in managing 7

Resource and people

Group 3 #Votes

1. Provide reasonable access around perimeter areas 19

2. Restrict any commercial development or future sale 25

3. Preservation of Biodiversity 19

4. Develop BMP's for all uses 29

5. Multiple Use (hunting, hiking &horseback riding) 23(tie)

5. Define boundaries and make thorough resource 23(tie)

Inventory.

Group 4 #Votes

1. No new roads 12

2. Zoning(regional concept - sensitive vs unsensitive) 13

3. Manage sections as Heritage Preserve 12

-don't prohibit trout stocking

-don't prohibit access

4. Remain undeveloped and uncommercialized 11

5. Inventory of what's there before management strategies 10

or zoning.

Group 5 #Votes

1. Preservation of Biodiversity 19

2. Encourage user fees 21

3. Preservation of Wilderness experience 16

4. Continue Wildlife Management 16

5. Kept as is except for highly selective logging and no clear cutting.  14

Group 6 #Votes

1. Preservation and Wilderness conservation 32

2. Enforcement of laws and rules 26

3. No new roads and don't repair existing roads 20

4. Separate use of areas - multiple use 19

5. Maintain status quo of uses, monitor and address 18

Additional uses.

Group 7 #Votes

1. Coldwater Fisheries 26

2. Natural Preservation(manage as wilderness) 24

3. No development 20

4. Maintain status quo 15

5. Opposed to mechanical vehicle access 14

- only allow access to perimeter

Group 8 #Votes

1. Timber management for a reason when necessary 21

(ie wildlife and fire protection)

2. Maintain current road system 22

- need access to lower end

- maintain existing roads and use as Duke used

3. No sale or trade of property for development 20

4. Some areas should be preserved - restrictions 16

5. Establish voluntary programs for care of area 15

Group 9 #Votes

1. Hiking 15

2. Protect species (plant and animals) 11

3. Forest Management (visual impacts) 10

4. Fishing 9

5. Hunting - sustainable 8

Group 10 #Votes

1. Establish users fees for all activities to fund 14

management and security.

2. Prevent clear cutting 11

3. Preserve sensitive areas that contain native plant 10

Communities, threatened and endangered species.

4. Multiple use in limited areas, but mostly restrict access 9 (tie)

5. Strictly limit all forms of development (ie roads, bridges, etc...) 9 "

5. Maintain Biodiversity 9 "

Group 11 #Votes

1. Conservation 19

2. Wildlife Management(forest mgt. and successional 15

stages for all species).

3. Hunting(monitor black bear harvest closely) 10

4. Camping(Primitive-overnight, designated sites only) 10

5. Timber (Hardwood management, limited 8

consumption of stand improvement, disease control

and salvage).

Group 12 #Votes

1. No state commercialization of area 14

2. User fee for all groups funds used on area 17

3. Year round accessibility 10

4. Aggressive wildlife management 11

5. Handicap facility access 11

Group 13 #Votes

1. Limited responsible access plan and enforce it 17

2. Multiple use plan (w/ ecological protection 16

as to primary consideration)

3. Develop volunteer program to help manage the area 12

4. Charge to enter property 11

5. Maintain status quo 8(tie)

5. No logging allowed 8 "

Group 14 #Votes

1. Multiple use plan (recreation) 17

2. Forest Management 15

3. Local input 15

4. Outdoor education 10

5. Preservation 9(tie)

5. Law enforcement 9 "

5. Reasonable access 9 "

Group 15 #Votes

1. Maintain status quo 17

2. Public policing of area 14

3. Road maintenance 14

4. Funding (user fees) 11

5. No additional timber harvesting 10

Group 16 #Votes

1. Designated areas for all motorized vehicles 14

2. Access fees 13

3. Hiking 12

4. 4x4 trail riding 8(tie)

5. Develop partnerships 8 "

5. No changes in use until scientifically studied 8 "

Group 17 #Votes

1. No commercial logging. Limit logging to 12

wildlife management. All logging must be

Approved by board. Represent all interest not

just SCDNR and SCFC.

2. Access for physically challenged 12

3. Restored and preserved as natural ecosystem 12

No timber activity at all "original state"

4. Preserve setting, maintain water quality, foot access 9

only and no user fees.

5. Prohibit off-road vehicle 8

Group 18 #Votes

1. Heritage Preserve(Entire area) 11

2. Natural resource education 9

3. Maintain status quo 9

4. Assist handicapped individuals 8

5. Partnership with groups 7

Group 19 #Votes

1. Camping 17

2. Handicap access to higher elevations 16

3. Hiking 16 4. Forest Management 15

5. Off highway vehicles 13

Group 20 #Votes

1.Traditional uses 38

2. Natural state including no cutting 27

3. Horseback riding 24

4. User fees 23

5. Off highway vehicles 21

Table A-3. List of Issues and Comments on the Jocassee Gorges Resource Management Plan (Dated March 12, 1998) by Public Meetings, Letters, Contacts, etc., Along with SCDNR Clarification and Responses.

1. Pro Heritage Preserve - Pro Smith Bill --Smith Bill is a legislative issue which is in committee. Reference page 4 of plan under guiding principles.

2. Leave limited access - The majority of forest access roads are closed. Reference Road Access Section on page 49.

3. Continued use of Science Based multi-management which includes hunting, hiking, nature, fishing - Premise of entire plan.

4. Proper riparian zone protection - Page 46--Forest management guidelines include riparian protection. Plan states guidelines will exceed state BMP's and will be rigorous.

5. Roads - Sedimentation Control - Page 52--Installation of sediment traps, water bars, etc. All road maintenance and upgrades will be coordinated with NRCS and SCFC.

6. Prohibit horses - Page 59, Section E--Plan says access will be provided to horses. Horseback riding is traditional use of area. This is a secondary management objective. Careful monitoring to assure compatibility with primary management objective will occur, as with all recreation activities.

7. Prohibit ATV's - Page 61--ATV's will be allowed only on seasonally open roads while gates are open (only approximately 4 months annually).

8. Limited access - No new roads -- Limited access covered in idea #2. No new roads are proposed only upgrading existing roads. Some roads have been closed (Laurel Fork, Jackies Ridge).

9. Camping overnight - follow Foothills Trail Conference - Page 58--Primitive camping opportunities will be allowed. Will be coordinated with FTC.

10. Use Whitewater Corridor Plan - Whitewater Plan has been reviewed and many ideas and approaches incorporated. (ex. Conservation group consultation, old growth, protection of unique botanical areas, etc.).

11. Leave as semi-wilderness - Page 53--Addressed. Primitive or back-country experience will be provided. Scenic and trail buffers will be established, areas for old growth.

12. No road building or repair to center of property - Page 51, Reference idea #2-- Foot, bike, and horse travel will be the only allowed access to center of property over 7 months each year.

13. Support User fees - Page 77--Current regulations restrict SCDNR from accessing user fees. Legislation is pending.

14. Hunter can use ATV's during season - off of main road--Hunters can use ATV's on main roads during season. No ATV's off of open roads due to erosion and other resource damage.

15. Supports trail development - Page 56--Additional trail access and partnerships are being evaluated and considered.

16. Area should be roadless - Seasonal access is a compromise between constituents who desire improved access to enjoy the property and groups who desire more solitude.

17. No bear hunting - Page 36-37--Bear hunting is a traditional use of the area. Bear populations and harvests are closely monitored.

18. Timber harvest to reclaim damage - Page 44--This will be covered in detailed forest management plan.

19. No Timber Harvest for Old Growth - Pages 45 & 54--Will be included in detailed forest management plan.

20. No Commercial Timber Harvest - Page 4--DNR will not conduct logging operations solely to generate funds. Timber harvesting will be conducted only to enhance habitat and biodiversity and to sustain forest health. Changes have been made on Page 44 to clarify this issue. Will be included in detailed forest management plan.

21. More Parking - Additional parking areas will be developed. Reference Fig. 2 in Appendix (page 115) for existing parking.

22. More Access Points - See Fig. 2 for existing access. SCDNR does not have right- of-ways for private land but this can be reviewed. See page 49-50 for special access considerations. Seasonal access to most areas with possible year-round access to Laurel Gap is a good compromise.

23. More back country experience - See idea #11--Plan Page 53-54.

24. Pro-Mountain Bike - More access - Page 60--Mountain bikes will be permitted in designated areas. Mountain bike access is very liberal at this point.

25. Wants wolf introduction - Wolf introduction would heavily involve the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

26. Opposed to logging roads - See idea #8.

27. Biodiversity Research - Pages 32-33--Areas needing surveys will be pinpointed using Gap Analysis. Additional work will be developed with Clemson University Biodiversity Initiative Group.

28. Keep as is - maintain as is operationally and access - Page 2--Same opportunities as past generally incorporated in plan.

29. Leave Laurel Fork Creek open - road during hunt season - Page 51--Several options are being reviewed. The current condition of Laurel Fork road is not suitable (impassible) for a public access road.

30. Keep as is for ATV & Horses - Page 59--Horse issue is being addressed with local and state horseback riding representatives. Page 61--ATV is "as is".

31. No timber cutting - Pages 4 & 5--see idea #20.

32. Maintain camping in Laurel Fork - Page 58 --See idea #29.

33. Open old roads especially from Horsepasture to Musterground - Would require going through North Carolina. This is not a feasible alternative.

34. Expanded access for trails and roads - Reference ideas #21 & #22.

35. More access horseback riders - Reference idea #30.

36. Support timber management for wildlife - Reference idea #20.

37. Leave road schedule and gate as is - See Appendix, Table A-7. Generally done.

38. In favor of daylighting - Page 52--Daylighting will be used on some roads.

39. Leave open Horsepasture Road all year - both ends--Cleo Chapman highway closing is beyond SCDNR control. This access was not included in the Jocassee Gorges purchase.

40. Don't close Cleo Chapman road - See idea #39.

41. Year round access all roads - See idea #22.

42. Too much emphasis on timber management - Page 4-5--Detailed Forestry Plan will be developed. Public review will be solicited.

43. Road management leads to erosion - Reference idea #5.

44. Management should be geared to biodiversity and species protection - Page 4-- reference idea #27.

45. Game species should be secondary - Pages 4-5--Refer to guiding principles. Maintaining all wildlife species is a primary goal.

46. No ATV's -*

47. Limited access--*

48. Less impact in Cane Break where rare species are found - Page 4-5--Rare species will be protected.

49. Horse travel minimized - Reference ideas #6 and #30.

50. Some select cutting of pines - Detailed Forestry Plan will be developed.

51. No hardwood cutting - Detailed Forestry Plan will be developed.

52. Repair Laurel Fork - keep open - Reference idea #29.

53. No out-of-state people comments on management plan - All ideas were considered equally.

54. Off road vehicles - pro - DNR staff has visited Tellico site and consulted with biologists/managers of area. The guiding principles were be used to determine this issue. No additional access or trails will be provided.

55. In favor of all hunting with emphasis on bear hunting--Page 6. Reference idea #17.

56. Protect wood frogs, bobcats, bears, and brook trout - Pages 28-33, 35-36 in plan.

57. ATV clubs maintain roads - Pages 52-53. Reference idea #14.

58. California Green Sticker Program - ATV's -- Idea #13.

59. Trash cans - Pack it in/Pack in out philosophy--Trash cans are high maintenance and unsightly. Would create nuissance animal problems (ex. bears, raccoons).

60. Detailed Forest Management Plan - Pages 4, 42-47--We will develop plan.

61. Use Clemson and USC - Page 31, see idea #27--Wording has been changed to reflect this idea.

62. Anti-SC Forestry Comm. - SC Forestry Commission professional forresters write forestry plans for all state lands.

63. Use upper Telico OHV Area as example - See idea #54.

64. In favor of deer and bear hunting and management - Page 6--Reference idea #17.

65. Against clearcuts - Page 4-5--Detailed Forest Management Plan will be developed.

66. Question public input data analyses - A well-structured, unbiased assessment of public comments has been conducted. Diverse public interests have been incorporated.

67. Against game management - Reference idea #45.

68. No horse or ORV riding during wet days - No practical way to achieve. Can be advocated for voluntary compliance.

69. Oppose practically everything in plan - Opinions noted.

70. Mountain bike trails closed during hunting seasons - Trails will be optional during hunting season and will be designated. International orange is advocated during hunting seasons.

71. No timber cutting on scenic areas - Page 4-5--Detailed Forest Management will be developed. Page 46 asserts that timber buffers will be established in scenic areas.

72. Anti-Heritage Trust/Pro-management - Pages 4-5--See idea #1.

73. No ban on motorcycles with proper mufflers - Page 60 Mufflers will be required--Decibel level restrictions are being considered.

74. Wording on timber harvest - consistent - Sierra Club--Reference idea #20.

75. Favors timber management - Pages 4-6--Detailed Forest Management Plan will be developed.

76. Buy additional access - Will be considered.

77. Pine Beetle is bark beetle - Change made in plan.

78. Partnerships with resource professionals - Page 3--We plan to work with recognized resource professionals.

79. Support timber management - Pages 4-5--Reference idea #75.

80. Preserve native brook trout - Pages 38--Brook trout management is given priority.

81. In favor of wildlife management - Reference idea #45.

82. Trail maintenance through OHV groups - Reference idea #57.

83. Anti-Timmerman - name - Legislative matter.

84. No vision statement - Page 4--Guiding principles are a vision statement.

85. Citizens advisory board advocated - Public input will be received through other means and existing DNR boards.

86. Retain Name - Horsepasture for property - Reference idea #83.

87. Control burn - use existing roads - firebreak - Detailed Forest Management Plan will be prepared which includes controlled burn plans.

88. Enforcement of litter laws, hunting, fishing - Pages 67-74--Addressed in plan.

89. Address search and rescue - Page 71--See idea #88.

90. No additional user fees - Reference idea #13--Reference Appendix, Table A-1., Page 87. Support for user fees was a top issue in public hearing process.

91. Red wolf re-introduction - Reference idea #25.

92. Don't lease or sell property - Property will not be leased or sold. Plan will be amended to reflect this. Senate bill 852, Section 50-3-980 if passed will sign this idea into law.

93. Let horse clubs help maintain - Reference idea #30.

94. Protect Lake Jocassee - Page 46--BMP's will exceed state guidelines.

95. Access to power line, right-of-ways (row's) - Page 62-67--ROW's controlled by Duke Energy.

96. Make maps and media information available - As funds become available maps, etc., will be provided.

97. Volunteer program of search and rescue - Reference idea #89.

98. No new parking - Reference idea #21.

99. Conservation and extreme caution - Page 4-6--Conservation and caution will be observed.

100. Sunday horseback during hunting season - Reference idea 30--Horseback will be allowed year round seven days a week on main roads. Change addressed on page 59.

101. Tie into Bartram and Appalachian Trail - Already connected.

102. Clemson University Adaptive Management Plan - Clemson University is experimenting with this idea. We are watching their process closely. This plan advocates adaptive management in the sense that it is a continually evolving process.

103. Address archeological issues - work with State Museum - Page 30--Plan incorporates archeological issues.

104. Preserve Old logging railroad - Will be left in place.

105. Thorough plans and public input - Page 1--Substantial public input has been solicited and evaluated.

106. Plan should not pride in status quo - SCDNR strives for improved natural resource conservation practices while continuing compatible traditional activities. Idea incorporated on page 6-7 of plan.

107. No ATV's - Reference idea #7.

108. No horse restriction during hunting season - Reference idea #100.

109. Thorough study prior to access - funding needed, inventory and survey - Pages 4-5, 29, --Reference idea #27.

110. Biological, zoological, and archeological research prior to timber plan and road relocation - Pages 30-32--Future developments and forest management practices will be coordinated and evaluated to avoid adverse impacts.

111. Meet with user groups about trail use - When appropriate we will meet with user groups.

112. No eleagnus (Autumn olive) - No future Eleagnus plantings are planned on this property.

113. Plan should go to all libraries statewide - Plan was on Internet, local libraries and all SCDNR offices.

114. No motorized vehicles - Reasonable access is important to many user groups-- Reference idea #12.

115. Emphasize native plants - Page 44--Plan on re-introducing chestnuts when feasible. Although non-invasive non-natives will be used, this area provides a testing ground for native plants.

116. Too rushed - go slower--General plan had to be in place prior to taking ownership.

117. Against favoring game management - Reference idea #45.

118. Against non-natives - Reference idea #115.

119. Emphasis on protection of threatened plant and animals - Reference idea #48.

120. Close roads where erosion - Reference idea #5.

121. No ORV's - Reference idea #54.

122. Public participation during forestry plan - Page 5-6--Public will be able to participate in Forestry Plan.

123. No Forest fragmentation - Reference idea #20--Detailed Forestry Plan will address this issue.

124. More Law Enforcement Officers - Pages 124-126--In need and budget projections, additional Law Enforcement officers are proposed.

125. Open Jocassee Dam road - Owned and controlled by Duke Power Company.

126. Public clean up program - 1 weekend a month, 1 week a year - Good idea. Conservation groups already involved with DNR on this issue.

127. Don't harm beaver ("Bucky") - Primary approach will be forest management plan that discourages beaver activity on trout streams. Will involve maintenance of adequate stream buffers in mature timber.

128. Keep public meetings - throughout--Idea #105.

129. More rigorous BMP's - Page 46--Reference idea #94.

130. Trails like George Washington National Forest for horses--Reference idea #30.

131. Do not poison streams - Refer to Fishing Management Section--Pages 38-40. Alternative approaches will certainly be considered. Piscicide application would be given careful consideration and extreme caution exercised. There are no current proposals or plans for such projects.

132. Close Horsepasture road between Cane Creek and Laurel Fork - Idea #12.

133. Preservation - Refer to Guiding Principles.

134. Laurel Fork road closed - Idea #29.

135. Wilderness - Idea #11.

136. Limited camping, hunting, fishing - Ideas #3, #9, #55, and #64--State laws control hunting and fishing on public property.

137. Preserves for mountain lions, bears, bobcats - Reference idea #56.

138. Against prescribed fire - Reference idea #87.

139 Close area for 3 years for strategic planning biological assessment--It will take a substantial amount of time to do a forestry plan. We cannot implement forest management practices without a plan. This planning process will be time consuming.

140. Plan addresses early successional for bear - what about old growth--Early successional and old growth are both important for bear. This will be inserted on Page 35.

141. Interested in photography - Ample photo opportunities and access are provided.

142. Quality of experience for recreation - Outdoor recreation is a secondary objective of plan as stated in guiding principles. Plan states on page 53-54 - The primary measure of recreation will be quality and not quantity.

143. Timber harvest for wildlife and biodiversity - Reference idea #20.

144. No development - Page 28--Plan states no residential or commercial development will take place.

145. More study of history and more survey - Reference idea #27.

146. No ATV's - Reference idea #7.

147. Preserve natural areas - Refer to guiding principles.

148. Close some roads - Reference idea #2.

149. Forest management not for timber sales but for natural areas - Reference idea #20.

150. Public involvement - Public involved throughout process.

151. Old Growth - Reference idea #19.

152. Volunteers - Page 3--Volunteers will continue to be used.

153. Watershed protection - Page 46--Idea #94.

154. Primitive Camping Only - Reference idea #9.

155. No introduction of non-natives - Reference idea #115.

156. Fishing should be permitted - Fishing will be permitted.

157. Hunting supervised so as not to conflict with hiking, fishing - Conflicts with user groups has been negligible in past. SCDNR will closely monitor to assure minimal user conflicts.

158. No domestic dogs or cats - Hunting dogs will be allowed during approved seasons. It is illegal to dump pets.

159. Do not let area become like National Park - concern for over-use-- Primitive access and camping should discourage overuse by public.

160.Responsible use of trails and roads for cycling - incorporating cycling rules - All uses will be monitored and regulated as needed.

161. Mountain bikes only on Sunday during hunting season - Idea #24.

162. No road to Jumping Off Rock due to danger - Access will be allowed by motorized vehicle only 5 months out of year.

163. Close Laurel Valley Road at Gap - end Old Horsepasture Road at Cane Creek Page 49--Reference road section.

164. Horse access from Cane Creek, Laurel Valley - Reference idea #30.

165. Fishing, jeeping, camping enjoyed together - These opportunities will be provided.

166. Separate jeep trails - Reference idea #54.

167. Shelterwood-burn regeneration method use - Forestry Plan will be developed-- Idea has been incorporated on page 44.

168. Want area to test 4-wheel drive - hills - Reference idea #54.

169. Uneven-age management will not maintain composition and vigor of oak stands - Detailed Forestry Management Plan will be developed. We are aware of research supporting this idea (ex. Bent Creek Station).

170. Broad-based funding management of property - Pages 5 and 76--Senate Bill 852 would establish Jocassee Gorges Endowment Trust Fund, Other grants, will used. These will be broad-based.

171. Work with PRT to develop human carrying cap model - PRT is on management committee and will be consulted.

172. Spell out public involvement in process - Public input will continue to be evaluated. The public has been involved in every step of plan to date. Reference page 1-2 and Appendix, Tables A-1 through A-3 on page 86.

173. Diving in Jocassee - Watershed protection through BMP's, etc. -- See idea #4.

174. Management on a landscape scale - Wildlife habitat conditions, forest types, successional stages and possible management activities of adjacent lands will be considered as they pertain to management of the Jocassee Gorge ecosystem. This statement will be added to plan -- page 44.

175. Maintain forest integrity - Will be considered in detailed forestry plan.

176. Should include monitoring of squawroot - important for bears - Biologists are not aware of a standardized sampling methodology for monitoring squawroot. It is recognized that squawroot is an important spring food item for bears. It is generally maintained in mature oak stands. This will be an emphasis and consideration in maintaining bear habitat. Other soft mast crops currently are monitored using a regional standardized approach.

177. Should allow rock climbing in areas other than Jumping-off-Rock. Three prominent areas have been identified where rock climbing poses a threat to natural resources (Jumping off Rock, Drawbar Cliffs - Sassafras, and Cliffs on Eastatoee-below High Bridge. The plan has been ammended to prohibit rock climbing only at these three sites.

178. Where does plan address eagles and falcons? Page 32.

179. Keep politics out of DNR - put scientists back on DNR Board. Governor of SC appoints SCDNR Board and Advisory Board.

180.When will SCDNR take ownership? Page 16. Projected times are 24,000 acres in 1998, and 8,000 acres in 1999.

181. Have a refuge for bears. Adjacent Table Rock Watershed is a no hunting and no management refuge for bears. As a side note - studies show that bear use and abundance is much higher on Jocassee Gorges where hunting is allowed.

182. Opposed to tree farming on property - concerned with impacts on water quality. Commercial tree farming or monoculture timber stands are not advocated in the plan. Management of existing pine plantations will occur. Detailed forestry plan with public input will address this issue. Plan states BMP's will exceed state standards and will be rigorous.

183. Wants a published explanation of public input on the plan. See Page 1 of the plan.

184. Concerned that the Game and Fish Division will manage the property. See Page 17. This is a popular misconception. The management team (decision making body) is composed of lead biologists from the three sections that comprise the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. This division (and management team) is composed of 1) The Wildlife Diversity (Heritage Trust) Section biologists, 2) The Wildlife Management Section biologists, and the Freshwater Fisheries Section biologists. Each section has been thoroughly involved in writing and editing the plan. Each section will be thoroughly involved in management of the property, regardless of its designation.

185. Define multi-use management. Management will strive to incorporate a broad spectrum of traditional uses that are compatible with meeting the primary management objective set forth in the plan.

186. Who will grant final plan approval? The SCDNR Board.

187. Will the procedure governing adoption of this final plan be available for public review? All SCDNR Board meetings may be attended by the public. The plan could be approved in either open or executive (closed) session.

188.Will the rationale for final decisions and revisions be displayed? This is part of this display. Reference public input on Page 1.

189. Supports plan for maintaining traditional uses.

190. Opposes fees to launch boats on area lakes. This is beyond the scope of this plan (not on property). SCDNR is working closely with Duke Power Co. and SCPRT on this issue.

191. Opposes management that caters to rich yankees. All public comments have been considered.

192.Favors mini-Heritage Preserves and mini bear sanctuaries. See issue # 1 and issue # 181.

193.Favors early succession for black bears. see issue # 140.

194. Has total confidence that SCDNR and sister agencies will do what is best for property.

195. Wants songbird populations to be monitored. Migratory bird numbers through Jocassee Gorges are monitored by Clemson University. SCDNR works with volunteers on breeding bird surveys in the area. The biodiversity initiative at Clemson will be working with SCDNR on a survey of Swainsons warbler on the property. Songbirds will be a monitoring priority.

196. No spraying of defoliates in Forestry Plan. Detailed forestry plan will address herbicide applications.

197. Question multi-use recreation and whether it is sustainable. All recreational uses will be closely monitored to assure they are compatible with the primary objective.

198. Open trails in summer, closed in winter. Trail access will be monitored. The Foothills trail is the major trail system on the property. Access and management of the trail will be coordinated with adjacent landowners (Duke Power, Crescent Resources, SCPRT, USFS) and organizations such as the Foothills Trail Conference.

199. Stronger laws and confiscation of property for abuse. SCDNR will submit a special regulation package for Jocassee Gorges. Beyond that, this is a legislative issue.

200. A lot of smart people have joined together to produce a very good plan for the property. Maintain attitude of these "founding fathers".

201. Wants scenic quality of Eastatoee Valley protected better than previously. Page 46-47. Scenic areas will designated and protected.

202. More access to physically challenged hunters and fishers. Page 54-55 - Additional access will be considered.

203. Close all roads on Sunday. Would require too much man power. Not feasible with present staffing limitations.

204. No more powerlines. Duke Energy issue.

**Denotes repeat ideas.

Table A-4. Stream Resources within the Jocassee Gorges.

Drainage	River System	Stream	Miles of Stream
Savannah	Keowee	Eastatoee (proper)	16.0
	Eastatoee	Abner Creek	3.9
	Eastatoee	Dogwood Creek	1.2
	Eastatoee	Wild Hog Creek	1.1
	Eastatoee	Side of Mountain Cr	3.3
	Eastatoee	Rocky Bottom Creek	6.2
	Eastatoee	Reedy Cove Creek	6.3
	Eastatoee	Poplar Hollow Creek	1.9
	Eastatoee	Laurel Branch	1.9
	Eastatoee	Laurel Creek	5.0
	Eastatoee	Little Eastatoee	1.0
	Keowee	Cane Creek	7.6
	Keowee	McKinneys Creek	3.0
	Toxaway	Jackies Branch	1.7
	Toxaway	Rock Creek	1.3
	Toxaway	Laurel Fork Creek	7.3
	Whitewater	Corbin Creek	2.0
	Whitewater	Howard Creek	1.5
	Little River	Burgess Creek	1.0
Saluda	Oolenoy River	Oolenoy River	3.0
	Oolenoy River	Emory Creek	8.0
	Oolenoy River	Willis Creek	3.8

Total = 88.0 miles

Table A-5. Special Concern Species found in the Jocassee Gorges

KEY

GRANK/SRANK - the Nature Conservancy rating of degree of endangerment:

G1 - Critically imperiled globally because of extreme rarity or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extinction

G2 - Imperiled globally because of rarity or factor(s) making it vulnerable

G3 - Either very rare throughout its range or found locally in a restricted range, or having factors making it vulnerable

G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it may be rare in parts of its range

G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be rare in parts of its range

GH - Of historical occurrence throughout its range, with possibility of rediscovery

GX - Extinct throughout its range

G? - Status unknown

S1 - Critically imperiled state-wide because of extreme rarity or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extirpation

S2 - Imperiled state-wide because of rarity or factor(s) making it vulnerable

S3 - Rare or uncommon in state

S4 - Apparently secure in state

S5 - Demonstrably secure in state

SA - Accidental in state (usually birds or butterflies that are far outside normal range)

SE - Exotic established in state

SH - Of historical occurrence in state, with possibility of rediscovery

SN - Regularly occurring in state, but in a migratory, non-breeding form

SR - Reported in state, but without good documentation

SX - Extirpated from state

S? - Status unknown

STATUS - legal status:

FE - Federal Endangered

FT - Federal Threatened

NC - Of Concern, National (unofficial - plants only)

RC - Of Concern, Regional (unofficial - plants only)

SE - State Endangerd (official state list - animals only)

ST - State Threatened (official state list - animals only)

SC - Of Concern, State

SX - State Extirpated

PE/PT/C - Proposed or candidate for federal listing

All information is based on the existing S.C. Heritage Trust database, and we do not assume that it is complete. Areas not yet inventoried by our biologists may contain significant species or communities. Also, our data are always in need of updating because as natural populations change over time, species must be added, dropped, or reclassified.

Table A-6. Bear Bait Station and Hard and Soft Mast Survey Results on Jocassee Gorges.

Table A-7. Road Access Schedule for Jocassee Gorges.

Road/Gate Opening Date Closing Date

Horsepasture Road September 15 January 2

March 27 May 2

*Standing Rock September 15 January 2

March 27 May 2

Camp Adger September 15 January 2

March 27 May 2

Cane Creek September 15 January 2

March 27 May 2

Tater Hill September 15 March 2

March 27 May 2

Musterground September 15 January 2

March 27 May 2

Old Horsepasture Road Will be made available when road construction is complete.

October 1 January 2

* Note - Portions of the Standing Rock Road (Jackies Ridge Area) will be closed pending renovation, or relocation of Laurel Fork Road.

Table A-8. Jocassee Gorges Budget Related Needs for the First Three Years of SCDNR Ownership.

(First Year)

Projected Number of Personnel:

2 - Technicians w/ Deputy Law Enforcrment Commissions - conduct roads maintenance

2 - Summer Interns

1 - Law Enforcement Conservation Officer

Projected Equipment:

Infrared Aerial Maps

Topographical Maps

GPS Unit

1 Ford Tractor(4x4 w/cab)

Personnel Uniform Allowance

New and Replacements Gates

Motorola Walkie Talkie

1 4x4 Truck (may have to get one from stix compound initially)

Informational Signs and Brochures

Operational Management Cost

Trail and Camp Site Establishment

Survey and Inventory

Road Repair and Maintenance

Road repairs

Name Mile

Horsepasture/Cane Creek 9miles

Horsepasture Rd. Main Rd. 11miles

(Second Year)

Projected Personnel Needs

2 Summer Interns

Projected Equipment

Equipment Shed/Office(Webb Center Type)

Office/Shed Utilities

Personnel Uniform Allowance

Motorola Walkie Talkie

Table A-8. Continued.

1 Ford Tractor(4x4 w/cab)

1 Caterpillar Motorgrader (Cat. 120)

Computer Equipment

Gate Maintenance

Signs & Brochures

Operational Management Cost

Trails and Camp Establishment

Survey and Inventory

Personnel Salaries

Road Repair & Maintenance

Road Repairs and Maintenance

Road Name Mileage

Camp Adger 8 miles

Remainder of Horsepasture 5 miles

Morton Rock 4 miles

Standing Rock 10 miles

Annual Road Maintenance

(Third Year)

Projected Personnel Needs

2 Summer Intern

1 Conservation Officer

1 Wildlife Biologist

1 Part Time Clerk

Projected Equipment:

Hydro Seeder (pull type)

Projected Operating and Maintenance

Equipment Maintenance

Gate Maintenance

Signs & Brochures

Operational Management Cost

Trails and Camp Site Maintenance

Survey and Inventory

Personnel Salaries

Uniform Allowance

Appendix B

Figure B-1. Map of Jocassee Gorges Project Lands.

Figure B-2. Map of Public Access Areas and Facilities on Jocassee Gorges.