Community Protection - Central and West Slope Project
We propose to reduce risk of wildfire impacts to communities and critical infrastructure, within Greater American Valley, Greater Mohawk Valley, and West Slope communities. Our project is consistent with the Community Protection Concept, PALS#62128.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Greater American Valley, Greater Mohawk Valley, and West Slopes communities. Please refer to the planning areas map.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/08/2022 |
| Comment Period | 06/19/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/31/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Plumas National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Plan Amendment; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision 1 LaPorte Greater Mohawk (CP-Central and West Slope Project)
Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2023
Decision 2 Central and West Slope (CP-Central and West Slope Project)
Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2025
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Plumas National Forest All Units
States:
California
Counties:
Butte; Plumas; Sierra; Yuba
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Katherine Carpenter
159 Lawrence Street
Quincy, CA 95971-6025
530-283-7742
katherine.carpenter@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/18/2025