Wildfire Risk Reduction Project (formerly the Ecological Restoration Project)
The project is designed to increase community/infrastructure protection and wildfire containment opportunities by establishing fuelbreaks, defense zones, and improve vegetation resilience and the health of forested areas from environmental stressors.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Los Padres National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/29/2022 |
| Comment Period | 05/02/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Los Padres National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Los Padres National Forest
Districts:
Monterey Ranger District; Santa Lucia Ranger District; Santa Barbara Ranger District; Mt. Pinos Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Kern; Monterey; San Luis Obispo; Santa Barbara; Ventura
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kyle Kinports
6755 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
805-961-5710
kyle.kinports@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/6/2025