French Creek I Hazardous Fuels Reduction
The French Creek I project proposes to reduce hazardous fuels and stand density through commercial and pre-commercial thinning, mastication of brush and prescribed burning using GTR-220 and 237 methods. The project will treat no more than 3,000 acres
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located ~ 10 miles north of Berry Creek, at elevations ranging between 2,300 and 4,500 feet. Annual precipitation ranges between 55 and 70 inches. The Camp Fire burned through the majority of the area
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/11/2019 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Feather River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
French Creek I Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2025
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Feather River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Butte
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jason Vermillion
875 Mitchell Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965-4699
530-532-7434
jason.vermillion@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/11/2025