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Projects
Four times a year, the Mendocino National Forest publishes a quarterly Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) which provides project information, status, and contacts.
Mendocino National Forest Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Invasive Plant Treatment Project
The purpose of this project is to reduce the extent and spread of invasive plant infestations that threaten wildland values in a timely and cost-effective manner, while protecting human health and ecosystem functions.
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Upper Thomes Reforestation
The Mendocino National Forest plans to restore approximately 2,000 acres of mixed conifer forest habitat in the Upper Thomes project area.
Under Analysis
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FH7 East Restoration Project
The Forest Service is proposing fuels reduction, reforestation, and thinning of green tree patches along Forest Highway 7 from the Forest boundary 28.5 miles west towards Plaskett Meadows. The proposed project area is approximately 9,575 acres.
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McIsaac Ranch Land Exchange
McIsaac Ranch Land Exchange
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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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Round Mountain Power Line Project
Pacific Gas and Electric Company proposes the construction of a power line to replace a power line line lost in the 2020 August Complex Fire. This power line will supply power to a telecommunications site at Round Mountain.
Analysis Completed
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Benmore Trail Realignment
Reroute ~100 feet of foot trail out of drainage to reduce erosion
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Mendocino Prescribed Fire and Fuels Management Strategy
The project would use prescribed fire, manual and mechanical treatments to reduce fuel loads and mitigate future impacts of wildfire across National Forest System lands within the Mendocino National Forest, but outside of designated wilderness areas.
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Middle Creek Toilet Conversion
Decommission vault toilet and convert to double campsite
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Plaskett Meadows Water System Repair
Repair the existing water system for the Plaskett Meadows Campground
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Wells Cabin Picnic Table Pad Installation
Construct 25 picnic table pads in the Wells Cabin campground to support concrete picnic tables.
On Hold
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Green Flat Salvage Project
Salvage timber harvest within the footprint of the 2018 Ranch Fire, in the vicinity of Green Flat Camp.
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Salt Forest Health Improvement Project
Forest health and restoration treatment that reduces the risk/extent of insect/disease infestations, increase the resistance and resilience of stands to current and future infestations/epidemics.
Cancelled
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Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Management plan development for a designated area
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Green Flat Restoration Project
Restoration activities within the footprint of the 2018 Ranch Fire. Activities likely will include salvage timber harvest, fuels management, site preparation, and plantings.
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Grizzly Flat Campground Improvement
Install 2 fire rings and several picnic tables
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Hughes Family Road Use Permit
Issue a road use permit for ingress/egress to private property for non commercial purposes on road 23N95.
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Little Round Mountain Special Use Permit - Weaver Property
Issue a special use permit in order for private land owner to access private property. This private land owner will utilize a non-system road from the junction of FS 19N55 to private property. All applicable BMPs and road specs. will be utilized.
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Pine Mountain LSR Habitat Protection and Enhancement
Thinninig and fuels treatments to protect the Late Successional Reserve from wildfires and to enhance the development/maintenance of late successional habitat (The project was formerly titled Pine Mountain LSR Fuels Reduction).
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Ranch Fire Broom Treatment
Foliar application of herbicide to the invasive broom species in specific locations within the area of the 2018 Ranch Fire on the Mendocino National Forest.
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South Ridge Understory Burn
Understory burning if forest vegetation to reduce fuel hazard and risk of stand-replacing fire.
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Summit Restoration Project
Restoration activities within the footprint of the 2018 Ranch Fire, in the Middle Fork Stony Creek watershed. Activities may include salvage timber harvest, fuels management, site preparation, and plantings.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
