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Proposed Projects

Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.

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The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.

The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.

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Plumas National Forest Proposed Projects

The Black Pearl Placer Mining Project proposes exploratory mining under a Plan of Operations on the Black Pearl mining claim.

The Claremont Trails project will evaluate existing OHV trails on Claremont Peak and the surrounding area, in order to add approximately 40 miles of Forest Service system OHV trails to the area.

Two units contain degraded riparian that are suitable for restoration which will contribute to the hazardous fuel reduction and forest health goals of the Community Protection landscape while improving watershed health https://usfs-public.box.com/s/wyrlyn6jlibkvs4b5zc1xqv75h9brzz5

We propose to treat no more than 250 acres salvage of fire-killed trees and no more than 70 acres commercial thinning of remaining green trees in ponderosa pine plantations that were ready for first commercial entry, using conventional or mechanical tractor logging practices.

We propose to reconstruct two road segments of the NFS 20N24 (Ponderosa Way) Road where storm damage has caused sections of road failure. We will widen into the cut bank and build a Helifiker wall for about 200 feet to allow single lane vehicle access. https://usfs.app.box.com/folder/370578130968

To issue a special use permit (SUP) to authorize the proponent to build, operate, and maintain a portion of driveway to access their property a Little Grass Valley Reservoir https://usfs-public.box.com/s/mquo7u2zcawlft4e6d1ndn8a71kmvubp

Yuba County Water Agency is seeking authorization for an 8.7-acre staging area and batch plant, southwest of New Bullards Bar Dam, along Marysville Road on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Plumas National Forest. The staging area and batch plant would be used temporarily, about 10-years

Proposed Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Proposed Project Archive.