Feather Falls Restoration and Resilience Project
The Forest Service has formalized a partnership to pursue the goal of improving forest health, preventing forest loss, improving woodlands resilience to both fire and climate change, restoring historical forest structure after high-severity fire.
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 | 08/11/2022 |
| Decision | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Feather River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Area Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Project Decision Information
Feather Falls Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/14/2022
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Feather River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Butte
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jose Rodriguez
875 Mitchell Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965-4699
530-532-7486
jose.rodriguez2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/29/2025