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Land & Resources Management
This section provides information on forest planning, current projects, resource management, and available geospatial data.
Planning
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act (RPA) as amended by the National Forest Management Act (NFMA) establishes a process for developing, amending and revising land management plans for National Forests.
The Planning page includes information about the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and other planning activities.
Projects
Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the environmental effects of a proposed activity on National Forest lands must first be analyzed, with opportunity for public comment, before a decision is made on whether or not to implement that activity. Scoping, an early and open process to involve the public and other agencies in identifying substantive issues associated with a proposal, is an integral part of the environmental analysis process.
The Projects page includes information about specific projects the Los Padres National Forest is evaluating, planning, or actively implementing. The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) lists various projects under environmental review, the status of the project, and who to contact for more information. NEPA documents for select projects are also included by following the respective project link.
Resource Management
The Forest Service manages National Forest System lands to provide goods and services while protecting ecosystems of the forest. The following section highlights some of the important resources of the Los Padres National Forest and how they are being managed.
Geospatial Data
Geospatial data are georeferenced, or spatially explicit, digital files that can be used in GIS (Geographic Information System). The following page includes geospatial data for Pacific Southwest Region of the USFS, including the Los Padres National Forest.
Los Padres 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.
Under Analysis
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Los Padres Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Improvement Project
Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance and Aquatic Passage Improvement.
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Mount Pinos Forest Health Project
Healthy Forest thinning project designed to improve the health and vigor of the existing stands and to make the stands more resilient to stressors such as drought, insects & wildfire.
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Piru Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) - Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)
In support of the CRMP for Piru Creek WSR, a Draft CRMP is available here for public review and comment. Please read the cover letter for background and instructions on submitting comments.
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Pothole Trail (18W04) Reroute
Reroute 3.1 miles of the existing Pothole Trail from it's junction with Piru Canyon Road to the Sespe Wilderness boundary to create a more sustainable, user-friendly trailway that meets Forest Service trail standards.
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Rose Valley Creek Restoration Project
This proposal aims to restore Rose Valley Creek to its historical stream function, form, and habitat to benefit native aquatic species and armor Rose Valley creek from future wildfires by bolstering the riparian zone.
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Wheeler Gorge Campground Aquatic Organism Passage and Stream Restoration Project
This project will bolster campground crossing safety and provide aquatic organism passage by adding two bridges. During high flows four concrete crossings within the campground are dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles due to their smooth surfaces.
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Wildfire Risk Reduction Project (formerly the Ecological Restoration Project)
The project is designed to restore fire-adapted ecosystems, reduce fuels, and reintroduce fire on the landscape by prescribed burning.
Analysis Completed
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Renewal of expired Special Use Permit ORD12012
Renewal of an expired SUP of a 3" oil pipeline in the Sespe oil field, with no change to the facilities or scope of operation.
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Wheeler Gorge Fire Station Communications Tower Replacement
Replace existing, obsolete communication tower at administrative facility with a new tower similar in size, scope, and dimension to improve communications and reliability.
Cancelled
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Applications for Permit to Drill (APD's) in the Sespe Oil Field
Carbon California is requesting to drill 8 oil and gas wells at 4 existing well pads, installation of 7,960 feet of new pipeline, a 400 barrel emergency tank, a transfer pump, three pressure vessels, and 2 master headers in the Sespe Oil Field.
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Circle V Youth Organization Camp - water system, special use permit renewal
Renewal of expired water system permit - Special Use Permit to include: spring diversion at Hilton Spring, waterline, 2 water storage tanks, water treatment facility and access road to tank and treatment facility.
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Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Grazing Allotments
Proposal to authorize continued grazing on the Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Allotments.
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West Cuesta Sustainable Trail Development and Botanical Area Restoration project
Improve resource conditions and protect the Cuesta Botanical Special Interest Area on West Cuesta Ridge by providing sustainable managed recreation activities consistent with Los Padres LMP, to include designating 10 mountain bike trails.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.