Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025
Cleveland National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Cleveland National Forest,  Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Cleveland National Forest,  Palomar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Cleveland National Forest,  Trabuco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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Cleveland National Forest,   Descanso Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Descanso Barracks Project
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/08/2024  		Expected:02/2025
  		02/2025 Erica Miller
619-445-6235
Erica.Miller@usda.gov 
Description: This project will demolish two aged living quarters buildings at the Descanso Fire Station and rebuild one new living quarters building in the same place as one of the demolished buildings. A new septic system will be installed for the new building.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/projects/67260
Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project work will occur at the Descanso Fire Station Administrative Site on the Descanso Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.
Jeffrey Pine Seed Source Trial
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Research and Development
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/08/2024  		Expected:05/2025
  		05/2025 Andrew Weinhart
858-673-6180
andrew.weinhart@usda.gov 
Description: This project will utilize more than one native Jeffrey Pine seed source from within it's natural distribution range for reforestation to adjust for projected climate conditions. Project work will occur on approximately 97 acres near Filaree Flat.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/projects/67259
Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Township 14S, Range 5E, Sections 27-28, and 33-34. Lat/Long: (32.913948, -116.462011). Project will occur within 97 acres near Filaree Flat on the Descanso Ranger District.
Outpost Septic Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/24/2025  06/2025 Daniel Walsh
858-674-2918
daniel.walsh@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of the current septic system and grease trap associated with The Outpost which is operated under a Special Use Permit with the Cleveland National Forest. A new 1,000 gallon grease trap and 1500 gallon septic will be installed.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/projects/65802
Location: UNIT - Descanso Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - T15S, R5E, Section 13. Located on the east side of Sunrise Highway just south of the Laguna Mountain Lodge and Store in the Laguna Mountain area.
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Cleveland National Forest,   Palomar Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Palomar Barracks and Septic Projects
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/06/2025  		Expected:06/2025
  		06/2025 Katherine Smith
971-283-4706
katherine.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Existing Barracks at Oak Grove and Goose Valley stations will be demolished and a new modular buildings will be installed. Failing septic systems will be replaced. Parking capacity will be expanded at the Goose Valley station.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68130
Location: UNIT - Palomar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Township: 9S, Range: 2E, Section:17, Quarter: _SE_ Township 13S, Range: 1E, Section:2, Quarter: _NE_ Lat/Long (Decimal Degrees): Goose Valley: 33.07323, -116.84499 Lat/Long:33.386788, -116.793400 For. Project work will occur at administrative sites including Oak Grove Station and Goose Valley Stations.
Sill Hill Range Allotment
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/20/2024
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2025  		Expected:09/2025
  		09/2025 James Criley
619-445-6235 x3457
James.Criley@usda.gov 
Description: This project will analyze a historic grazing allotment that is not currently authorized for viability of grazing approximately 150 head months. Analysis will include updated fencing and incorporating two Level 2 roads into the NFS road system.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/projects/66932
Location: UNIT - Palomar Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Diego. LEGAL - Township 14S, Range 3E Sections 2&3. Lat/Lon (32'59.105"N, -116'39.62"W). Allotment would include portions of the historic Sill Hill and Pine Hills allotments and the natural grassland areas along Boulder Creek Road between the Inaja Reservation and Three Sisters trailhead.
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Cleveland National Forest,   Trabuco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
North Sierra Peak Fuel Break
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/09/2025  06/2025 Cyrus Galvan
619-760-7905
cyrus.galvan@usda.gov 
Description: The Trabuco Ranger District intends to extend the North Main Divide fuel break to include the North Sierra Peak area. This would increase the defensible landscape and firefighter access. Work would include vegetation removal and prescribed burning.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/projects/66450
Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange, Riverside. LEGAL - T4S, R8W, Sections 1 and 6. Lat/Long: 33*50'58.7", -177*39'36.2". The project will occur on Federal land South of Highway 91 in the North Sierra Peak area. The project is planned to treat a total of approximately 307 acres.
West Horsethief and Trabuco Canyon Trails Reconstruction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 05/08/2025  05/2025 Jacob Rodriguez
951-736-1811
jacob.rodriguez@usda.gov 
Description: The Trabuco Ranger District intends to complete repair and reconstruction work on the West Horsethief and Trabuco Canyon trails. These trails have been closed to the public due to significant damage from wildfires.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/projects/66412
Location: UNIT - Trabuco Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Orange. LEGAL - T5S, R6W, Secs 34-36. T6S, R6W, Secs 1-4 . Trabuco Canyon to North Main Divide. The trails are in Trabuco Canyon and connect with North Main Divide Road.
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