North Fork Forest Recovery Project
This project proposes fuels reduction and recovery activities on NFS lands within the Plumas National Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed project extends from the PNF boundary with Lassen National Forest, up the North Fork Feather River Canyon, to the Southern tip of Lake Almanor, down to Indian and Genesee Valleys.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/25/2023 |
| Comment Period | 08/09/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/07/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mt. Hough Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Heritage Resource Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
North Fork Forest Recovery Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/23/2025
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Mt. Hough Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Plumas
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Elizabeth Ballou
39696 State Highway 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-7641
Elizabeth.Ballou@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/26/2025