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Projects
In order to carry out the mission of the Forest Service, agency resource specialists develop proposals that will enhance or maintain resource values on public lands, as well as generate products. In addition, the public may submit proposals for various uses such as rights-of-way, land exchanges, and recreational events. A necessary part of the planning for these is the environmental analysis and documentation, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and agency direction. The Klamath National Forest is involved in large-scale project planning, environmental analyses and timber management as part of our overall forest management efforts.
Projects may use Mailing List Management to keep you up to date on project progress. There are also electronic mailing lists for the Schedule of Proposed Actions, annual monitoring reports, and Forest Plan amendments or revisions.
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"It is more trouble to consult the public than to ignore them, but that is what you are here for." - Gifford Pinchot, 1st Chief of the Forest Service 1905.
Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
The current SOPA Report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. Current SOPA>>>
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Travel Management
The Klamath National Forest, along with all national forests in the US, is conducting an analysis of all the roads, trails, and areas used by motor vehicles. The outcome will identify a sustainable system of roads for motorized travel and routes/areas for off-highway vehicle use identified in the Motor Vehicle Use Map and updated yearly using public comments. More on Travel Management.
Environmental Analysis
Information on the National Environmental Policy Act, completed analyses, and proposed projects. more>>>
Klamath National Forest Current and Recent Projects
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
Developing Proposal
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Goosenest Developed Recreation Sites Fuels Reduction Project
Remove hazardous fuels from within and around all developed recreation sites on the Goosenest Ranger District.
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Highway 97 Broadband - California Department of Technology
Install, operate, maintain buried fiber optic cable and pull and splice vaults within CA Dept. of Transportation's right-of-way along Highway 97. The project aims to provide connection of existing and future statewide fiber optic systems.
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KH Water Tank
Build a temporary road approx. 70 feet in length & 12 feet in width to place a 1500-gallon water tank on Forest Service (FS) lands. The water system will consist of a 1500-gallon water tank and 100 feet of 1 inch pipe on FS Lands. Waiver A.
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Klamath and Shasta-Trinity National Forests' Prescribed Fire Project
Fuels reduction including thinning and prescribed fire across the landscape.
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McKinny BAR Habitat Restoration
The Forest Service proposes to reduce erosional downcutting along streambanks by felling dead trees that will serve as temporary Beaver Dam Analogs to retain sentiment and reduce stream flow to maintain the stream channel, downstream of a burn unit.
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River Complex Post Fire Restoration
This project was created to respond to conditions created by the 2021 River Complex and to reflect the changes in post fire conditions. This project includes site preparation, prescribed burning, reforestation and other post fire rehabilitation.
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Seiad Restoration Thin
Vegetation management and fuels reduction project treating stands and roads within the wildland urban interface (WUI) for public safety, and resource protection concerns. Waterboard Waiver Category B.
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Windler Bar Habitat Restoration
The purpose of this project is to enhance off-channel and tributary fish and riparian habitat in the Windler Bar project area creating habitat features necessary for coho, spring-run Chinook, and other salmonid recovery in the Salmon River.
Under Analysis
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Discovery Day Mine
Plan of Operations proposed to mine the Discovery Day claim. The Discovery Day Mine is an established mine site that consists of a road, three working pads, and underground tunnels. Water Board Waiver n/a.
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Humbug OHV Trail Restoration
Project proposes to restore the trails within the Humbug OHV area: removing hazard trees and vegetation along the trails, restoring the trail tread, and restoring existing drainage features. Includes ongoing routine trail maintenance. Waiver B.
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Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
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Oak Knoll Range
Authorize cattle grazing within East Beaver, Ash Creek, and Hornbrook Allotments and implement an adaptive management strategy. Water Board Waiver Category B expected.
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South End
Vegetation management and fuels reduction project with watershed restoration, resource protection, and public safety aspects. Water Board Waiver Category B expected.
Analysis Completed
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Gate Installation and Seasonal Road Closure on FS Road 46N73
Installation of a seasonal gate on Forest Service Road 46N73. New special use permit. Water Board Waiver n/a.
On Hold
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South Fork Project
To provide for safe ingress and egress in the event of a large-scale wildfire for public and firefighting resources; as well as promote resiliency of forested lands to insects and disease, and the effects of large-scale wildfire. RWB Cat. B expected.
Cancelled
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Bentley, H. New Special Use Permit
Issuance of a new special use permit to install a new above-ground water line. No new disturbance is proposed with this project. Water Board Waiver N/A.
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Bray and Horsethief Grazing Allotment Analysis
To inform the responsible official of the environmental consequences of re-authorizing livestock grazing. Water Board 2010 Waiver Category B.
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Burnett Road Easement New Special Use Permit
Road access of 1,500 feet long and 12 feet wide to private property and a water system consisting of 1,000 feet of 2 inch line. Water Board Waiver N/A.
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Carter Meadows Barrier Project
Project involves the creation of 500' of barrier in order to protect the site from the negative impacts of vehicle trespass.
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Cedar Flat and Skeahan Bar Fuels Reduction
To reduce largely dense and overgrown hazardous fuels, improve the health of current plantations, and reduce fuels along roads and private property. Waterboard Waiver Category B.
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China Point
Response to proposed Plan of Operations to mine the China Point claim, in compliance with General Mining Act of 1872. China Point is a 30-acre unpatented mining claim. Water Board Waiver n/a; permits requested by mining claimants.
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Dry Lake and Horse Creek Grazing Allotment Management
Authorize livestock grazing within Dry Lake and Horse Creek grazing allotments. Water Board Waiver Category B expected.
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Elk Creek Fuels and Vegetation Project
Fuels reduction treatments on National Forest lands along private property, egress and ingress roads, other Forest Service roads used for strategic fire fighting use, and ridges. Water Board Waiver Category B expected.
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Fox Fire Risk Reduction Project
Proposed to provide safer conditions for the public, adjacent private landowners, fire fighters, and other forest workers. There is also a need to focus on fuels reduction to reduce the risk of future large-scale high severity fire.Water Waiver Cat B
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FS48 Grayback Slump
Recontouring approximately 0.25 acre footprint of land (estimated 800 cubic yds of disturbed material in the form of existing berms in that footprint) to re-establish natural drainage. This footprint is causing Grayback Rd to slump. Waiver Category B
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Large Wood Loading and Floodplain Restoration
Implement recovery actions for Federally listed Coho Salmon in Mid-Klamath tributaries (China Creek, Indian Creek, Seiad Creek, Horse Creek, and Beaver Creek). Waterboard waiver B and 401/404 permits
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McAdams Creek Mines
Mining plan of operations proposed to mine the McAdams Creek Mines. Materials would be milled on site at a camp landing pad, materials would be disposed of on site. Plan of operations is for a ten year operation. Water Board Waiver n/a.
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Pacific Power Underground Installation to Scott River Lodge
Install underground power line through 3-inch diameter conduit in Scott River Road for 1.1 miles for Pacific Power to provide services to a private customer. Water Board Waiver Cat. A
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Petersburg Administrative Site Fuels Maintenance
Proposed to protect the Petersburg Administrative Site infrastructure from the occurrence of wildfires and restore fire's role in the ecosystem. The proposed action is to reduce fuels through prescribed fire and hand thinning. Water Waiver Cat. A.
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Pumice Vegetation Management Project
Reduce fuel loads and improve forest health: 9,310 acre project area; 6,209 acres treatment. Water Board Waiver Category B.
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Recreation Outfitter and Guides Special Use Permits Analysis
Analyze the reauthorization of Recreation Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permits. Water Board Waiver N/A.
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River Complex Risk Reduction
To respond to conditions created by the 2021 River Complex: Accelerate re-establishment of conifers and reduce fuel loading in high severity patches, reduce fuels on roads and ridges for future fire management, and promote scientific research.WB CatB
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Seiad Creek at Panther Gulch: Coho Habitat Enhancement Design Project
Install ground water monitoring wells used to identify the change in the water table and water quality throughout the year as part of a multiyear feasibility study. Waterboard Waiver A.
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Siskiyou Telephone Special Use Permit Amendment for Phone Line Installation
Amend Special Use Permit to plow down 1100 feet to install an underground phone line to a private residence. Water Board Waiver exempt.
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Windler Geologic Investigation
To collected shallow geologic data which would inform the project design for future riparian habitat restoration adjacent to Gallia Pond on the North Fork Salmon River.
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Yellow Jacket Ridge
Precommercial thinning, release and fuels reduction in plantations and in natural stands on about 2,600 acres along Yellow Jacket Ridge. Water Board Waiver Category B.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.