This project would implement a combination of treatments to construct fuel breaks and remove hazard trees across 3,000 acres of NFS lands along 50 miles of roads throughout the YRRD to mitigate the risk of wildfire to protect nearby communities.
Location
South Yuba River Watershed
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/02/2024
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| South Yuba Roadside Fuel Break | Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2025 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Yuba River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |