Forty-Niner Gold

Implement a combination of treatments to construct fuel breaks and remove hazard trees across approximately 3,000 acres of NFS lands along 35 miles of roads throughout the YRRD to mitigate the risk of wildfire to protect nearby communities.

Location Summary

The Project is north and east of Downieville along Highway 49 and NFS Road 93 and north of Bassetts on Gold Lakes Highway.

Districts: Yuba River Ranger District, Sierraville Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
Scoping Start03/27/2025
Comment PeriodN/A
Objection Period StartN/A
Decision06/06/2025
Implementation06/2025 (Estimated)

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