The Forest Service has formalized a partnership with Berry Creek Rancheria to pursue the goal of improving forest health, preventing forest loss, improving woodlands' resilience to future disturbance, restoring historical forest structure after fire.
Location
About 24 miles from Oroville, near Berry Creek, California. Follow Oro-Quincy Hwy (162) 17.8 miles to Bald Rock Road, 5.8 miles to Big Bald Rock Trailhead turn-off.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements |
| Bald Rock Forest Restoration and Resilience Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2025 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |