Rock
The Rock Project is part of an active management strategy that will reduce wildfire risk and benefit public safety, wildlife, recreation, watershed, and the local economy. The project would treat about 5,700 acres in the 14,540-acre project boundary.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Blackrock Rd. (21S03) from Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05) up to the Blackrock Trailhead, and north of the 22S05 between Beach Rd. (21S02) and Albanita Rd. (21S01).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Lead Management Unit:
Kern 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; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Sequoia National Forest
Districts:
Kern River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Tulare
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Brian Block
4875 Ponderosa Drive
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-3781
brian.block@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/8/2026