Laguna Mountain Forest Restoration
This project is designed to support Fireshed Risk Reduction and Climate-Adapted Conservation through treatments for Reforestation, Post-Wildfire Forest Health, Pre-Wildfire Forest Health, Prescribed Fire and Hazardous Fuels Reduction.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located on the Laguna Mountain Plateau between 5,000 and 6,100 feet in elevation.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Descanso Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Climate Change Adaptation
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Cleveland National Forest
Districts:
Descanso Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
San Diego
Legal Land Description:
Township 14 South. Range 5 East Section(s) 27 through 34
Township 15 South Range 5 East. Section(s) 1 through 6, 9 through 17, 20 through 27, and 34 through 36.
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Andrew Weinhart
3348 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
858-674-2934
andrew.weinhart@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/17/2025