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Projects
The Modoc National Forest is involved in dozens of activities every year.
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA), published quarterly, makes it easier for you to keep track of and participate in our planning efforts. It lists all the projects we will be working on in the coming months. There is a contact person listed for each project that you can get in touch with for additional information.
Modoc National Forest Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Deep Payne Fuel Break Project
Shaded fuel breaks extending 500 feet to either side of centerline, roads 42N30, 42N31, 42N43, 42N49, and 42N51. Disrupt progress of wildfire in Warner Mts. 15-25 ft spacing between conifer driplines; restore pine; masticate brush; pile, burn.
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Derner Grazing Permit Reauthorization
The proposed action would reauthorize the existing Derner allotment grazing permit and maintain current management based on management in compliance with the permit and in accordance with the goals and objectives laid out in the Forest Plan.
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Egg Lake Grazing Permit Reauthorization
The proposed action would reauthorize the existing Egg Lake allotment grazing permit and maintain current management based on management in compliance with the permit and in accordance with the goals and objectives laid out in the Forest Plan.
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Hollenbeck Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Reduce hazardous fuels, improve timber stands, enhance wildlife habitat adjoining private lands. Improve firefighter safety, safeguard human life and property, improve forest health.
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Modoc West Plantation Fuel Reduction Project
Golden State Natural Resources/Modoc NF partnership to improve forest health by removing excess fuels from Modoc NF, Big Valley and Doublehead RD plantations to avert large destructive wildfires.
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Round Mountain Grazing Permit Reauthorization
The proposed action would reauthorize the existing Round Mountain allotment grazing permit and maintain current management based on management in compliance with the permit and in accordance with the goals and objectives laid out in the Forest Plan.
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West Side Vacant Allotments
Reauthorize grazing on Mud Lake, Timber Mtn, Glass Mtn and Refuge 1-N (Refuge) allotments. 3 alternatives: 1) No action (stay vacant), 2) Reauthorize domestic sheep grazing (preferred), or 3) Authorize both cattle and sheep.
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Whitehorse Grazing Permit Reauthorization
The proposed action would reauthorize the existing Whitehorse allotment grazing permit and maintain current management based on management in compliance with the permit and in accordance with the goals and objectives laid out in the Forest Plan.
Under Analysis
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Beaver Dam Grazing Permit Reauthorization
The proposed action would reauthorize the existing Beaver Dam allotment grazing permit and maintain current management based on management in compliance with the permit and in accordance with the goals and objectives laid out in the Forest Plan.
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Deep Refuge Restoration Project
Increase habitat quality for mule deer, etc. Improve forest resilience to natural disturbances including wildfire. Reduce chance of catastrophic wildfire. Increase ability to control wildfires that may occur. Protect energy infrastructure.
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Devil's Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory Management Plan
Replace 2013 Devil's Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory Management Plan (DGWHTMP) with new TMP based on recent law, monitoring data, and changed environmental conditions. Finalize Territory boundary, including Middle Section.
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Modoc National Forest Grazing Permit Reauthorizations
This is the parent site for seven grazing permit reauthorization projects. The proposed action would reauthorize the existing Ballard Ridge allotment (and 6 other) grazing permits.
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Modoc National Forest Motorized Travel Management Project Supplemental EIS
Complete EIS Supplement to provide additional information determined necessary in 2010 appeal review. (76 Fed. Reg. 58240 (Sept. 20, 2011))
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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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Taktokeewa Forest Health Project
Warner Mtn RD. Thin forest, reduce fir, restore pine, reduce hazardous fuels, promote indigenous uses.
Cancelled
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Avanzino Range Allotment Management
The project is to authorize continued grazing on the Avanzino allotment. Improve management by constructing eleven miles of fence to meet our objectives.
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Caldwell Wildfire Project
Project #59233 was Cancelled because the same project already exists on the SOPA. Those interested in information related to this project, should refer to Project #57946. Project #59233 will remain on the public SOPA for one quarter, then be removed.
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Geothermal Leasing in Western States - Lake City KGRA
Lease-specific analysis in determining whether NFS lands within the Lake City KGRA are appropriate for geothermal leasing under FS/BLM policies and regulations. Appended to PEIS for geothermal leasing.
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Lassen Creek Grazing Environmental Analysis
The purpose of the Lassen Creek Allotment Environmental Analysis is to revise and implement an Allotment Management Plan (including range improvements) and to issue a term grazing permit on the existing 24,020-acre grazing allotment.
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Timbered Mountain Allotment Project
The purpose of this project is to re-issue a grazing permit,to construct new fence and stock tanks, and to enhance sagebrush-steppe habitats through juniper thinning.
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Westlake Star-thistle Treatment Project
Eliminate yellow star-thistle on approximately 20 acres using combination of treatments.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.