Caldor Fire Restoration Project
The Project will reduce the risk of uncharacteristic or catastrophic wildfires, restore severely burned areas, and repair fire damaged infrastructure. Maximum Extent Scenario decision under Forest Health and Fuels ESD anticipated December 2025.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Within and adjacent to the Caldor Fire burn area within the Eldorado National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/17/2023 |
| Comment Period | 08/28/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Eldorado National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Recreation Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase 1
Decision Signed Date: 03/25/2025
Forests:
Eldorado National Forest
Districts:
Amador Ranger District; Pacific Ranger District; Placerville Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Alpine; Amador; El Dorado
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Andrew Mishler
100 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
530-934-1257
andrew.mishler@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/5/2025