Balch Park and Blue Ridge Road Fuels Management and Hazard Tree Mitigation Project
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Project occurs along Balch Park and Blue Ridge Roads in Tulare County, California, spanning high‑elevation forested terrain near Battle Mountain, Pine Creek, and the North Fork Tule River within the southern Sierra Nevada.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/16/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 10/2/2026 |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Categorical Exclusion:
BIA H(7) (516 DM 1, Appendix B, Section 10.5)
Lead Management Unit:
Western Divide Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Fuels management; Road management; Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 10/2/2026
States:
California
Counties:
Tulare
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Nancy Kelly
c/o Western Divide Ranger District
32588 Hwy 190
Springville, California 93265
559-539-2607
Nancy.kelly@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/5/2026