Feather Falls Post-Fire Project
To accomplish restoration, FRRD proposes to abate hazard trees, yard trees, salvage cut, hand-cut-and-pile brush, burn piles, plant trees in the ground, masticate brush, prune, dig fire-lines by hand, and replace and repair recreation facilities.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Feather Falls is located on the Fall River, a tributary of the Middle Fork Feather River, within the Plumas National Forest in Butte County, California.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/27/2021 |
| Decision | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special Authority:
National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative 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; Developed Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Feather Falls Salvage Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2021
Feather Falls Hazard Tree Felling Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/01/2022
Feather Falls Trail Reconstruction Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/08/2022
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Feather River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Butte
Legal Land Description:
Mt. Diablo Meridian, T. 20N., R. 6E., Section 2; T. 21N., R 6E., Sections 26 and 35.
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Ryan Davy
875 Mitchell Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965-4699
406-494-0208
ryan.davy@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/14/2023