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Spotlights
An O-Fish-al Fishing Line Recycling Receptacle at Sugar Pine Reservoir
The American River Ranger District has partnered with Foresthill High School to install fishing line recycling receptacles.
Roadside Fuel Breaks for Wildfire Risk Reduction
On the eastside of the Tahoe, we're working on establishing fuel breaks along 200 miles of existing roads for wildfire and community protection.
Fall Fire Hire: Fire positions with multiple duty locations
The Tahoe National Forest is outreaching for multiple positions within our Fire and Aviation Management program. Apply Aug. 31 - Sept. 29!
Granite Chief Wilderness Trail Reroute Update #1
Trail crews have officially kicked off the project, which will create nearly 6 miles of new trail along the ridge connecting Granite Chief, Needle and Lyon Peaks.
Ski Resorts and National Forests for the Triple Win
Recreation enthusiasts fan out across the country in search of winter paradise. USFS and ski resorts have worked together for decades to welcome visitors to enjoy the snow.
TNF's Developed Recreation Team receives regional award
The award recognizes the exceptional efforts of the team in providing high-quality recreational opportunities for visitors and promoting sustainable use of the region's natural resources.
TNF's Jonathan Cook-Fisher receives District Ranger of the Year
Truckee River District Ranger has been recognized for proactive planning, partnership work and collaboration that in turn has accelerated public service and forest restoration projects.
Forest Resilience: Science, Strategy, and the Arts
As is being demonstrated in and around the Tahoe National Forest, when community, science, strategy, and the arts work together, our forests can have a hopeful future.
Discovering Dispatch
The Tahoe National Forest dispatch team has mastered the gentle art of putting into harmony what could easily be a cacophony of information.
Remembering H-514's Daniel Laird
Remembering Daniel Laird - Every year between June 30 July 6 the we observes Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance to honor all those who have fallen in the line of duty.
New Forest Resilience Bond Will Finance Restoration to Reduce Wildfire Risk
The Yuba II Project seeks to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire to both forests and nearby communities in the Yuba watershed through a new approach to forest and watershed management.
USFS & Partners Construct New Wetlands for Threatened California Red-Legged Frog
The U.S. Forest Service and partners have recently completed construction of eighteen wetlands to expand threatened California red-legged frog habitat.
Successful Prescribed Fire Reduces over 700 Acres of Hazardous Fuels
Successful Prescribed Fire Reduces over 700 Acres of Hazardous Fuels, Provides for Emergency Access near Foresthill.
US Forest Service Releases Chinese Railroad Worker Documentary Film
The US Forest Service has released Legacy, a film that chronicles Chinese Railroad Workers’ contribution to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Dispersed Camping Information
Questions about dispersed camping? Please read over this important information.
Keep Bears Wild!
When living in or visiting bear country, become part of the solution and help Keep Tahoe Bears Wild by following the precautions below!
Tahoe NF Wildland Firefighters Dispatched to Oakland COVID Mass Vaccination Site
The Oakland Coliseum is functioning as a Mass COVID Vaccination Site…and the Tahoe National Forest has deployed some of our talented wildland firefighter EMTs to help!
Tahoe National Forest Winter Grooming Report
Winter trail grooming on the Tahoe National Forest has begun for the season. Click here to see our rec report for important notices, closure information and updates throughout the season
Tahoe National Forest Celebrates 50 Years of Earth Day
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we have created a list of 50 of our favorite habitats, species, and areas that exemplify the beauty of the Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe NF Fire Employment - Spotlight
USFS-Tahoe National Forest is hiring for TEMPORARY FIRE and NON-FIRE positions for the 2021 field season. The anticipated start date for these positions is April, May and/or June 2021.
California Fire and Smoke Map
Firefighters are working hard to minimize the impacts of fire but we are experiencing moderate to heavy smoke conditions. Here is a helpful resource to understand smoke conditions.
Labor Day Weekend 2020
We’re all in this together. Help do your part to keep our safe places safe by recreating responsibly and preventing wildfires.