Big Ranch Community Risk Reduction
The Project designed to reduce the risks associated with high intensity wildfire and improve forest health and function through forest thinning, reduction of hazardous fuels, reforestation and prescribed fire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Project area is primarily within the Burnt Ranch and Big Bar high-risk firesheds. Most of the Project area is also located within the wildland urban interface of several rural communities.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/05/2025 |
| Comment Period | 10/17/2025 |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Lead Management Unit:
Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Six Rivers National Forest; Shasta Trinity National Forest
Districts:
Lower Trinity Ranger District; Hayfork Ranger District; Big Bar Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Trinity
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kevin Segade
3644 Avtech Parkway
Redding, CA 96002
530-226-2365
kevin.segade@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/17/2025