The project would restore conditions conducive to revitalizing cultural burning of the Karuk Tribe, help restore biodiversity, as well as ecosystem process and function across the project landscape, and reduce risk to the community from wildfires.
Location
This project lies just north of Somes Bar, CA within Townships 11, 12 north; Ranges 6 and 7 East; Humboldt meridian.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/2026 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
04/2026 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
04/2026 (Estimated)
4
Decision
03/2027 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2027 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Six Rivers National Forest |
| Districts | Orleans Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 11, 12 north; Ranges 6 and 7 East; Humboldt meridian |