French Fire Restoration
Abate hazard trees, reduce fuels and reforest high burn severity areas in 2021 French Fire focused on road / trails, Alta Sierra Ski Area and Alta Sierra community safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along Rancheria Road (Forest Road 25S49), Alta Sierra community, and Alta Sierra Ski Area
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/12/2023 |
| Comment Period | 04/08/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kern River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Sequoia National Forest
Districts:
Kern River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Kern
Legal Land Description:
T25-26S, R31-32E, MDB&M, Kern County
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Keith Stone
4875 Ponderosa Drive
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
559-877-2218
keith.stone@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/1/2025