Decision Memo · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 10/17/2025
Project occurs at sites across the Angeles National Forest, from Interstate 5, to the Pasadena front country, to the higher elevations along Angeles Crest Highway. · Los Angeles, California
Forest will demolish and remove buildings at Chilao, Wildwood and Oak Flat. Los Cantiles Site will be removed and decommissioned. Toilet buildings will be replaced at Horse Flat, Bandido, and Millard. All work occurs within existing devloped sites
Recreation management
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Angeles National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Los Angeles River · updated 9/4/2025
Approximately 4,680 acres (see map). · Los Angeles, California
Having a GSOB treatment plan based on topography, road distance, recreational uses, special uses, and a corresponding site-specific management plan is critical to the rapid assessment and treatment of newly discovered infestations.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Comment Period
05/07/2020
Objection Period Start
09/02/2025
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Los Angeles River |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 6/27/2025
Angeles National Forest (ANF) on the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District on Santa Anita Canyon Road, approximately 5.1 miles north of the ANF Headquarters. Lat/Long: 34?11'44.24"N, 118? 1'21.14"W · Los Angeles, California
Parking lot asphalt and restriping, accessibility improvements, Rec Site amenity maintenance/replacements, water well head system improvement, roof replacement for NRHP eligible restroom building, & repair of fencing and signage damaged by fire
Facility management
Scoping Start
05/2023 (Estimated)
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Los Angeles River |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · San Gabriel River Ranger District · updated 6/27/2025
The project is located at the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort in the Mt. Baldy area just south of the notch. Baldy Notch. Legal location is NE of the SE of Section 9, Township 2 North, Range 7 West, SBBM · Los Angeles, California
Renegade Towers, LLC, is proposing to build, operate, and maintain a communications tower and generator. This is especially important for interagency operations during emergency incidents.
Special use management
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | San Gabriel River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 6/10/2025
Piru Creek WSR begins 0.5 miles below Pyramid Dam, near the "grapevine" of Interstate 5. It ends at the Los Angeles and Ventura County line approximately 7.25 river miles downstream. · Los Angeles, California
In support of the CRMP for Piru Creek WSR, final documents are available for an objection period pursuant to Forest Service Regulations (36 CFR 218). See posted notice for background and instructions on submitting comments.
Land management planning
Comment Period
10/28/2024
Objection Period Start
03/07/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Plan Amendment; Special Area Management |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest; Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Angeles National Forest All Units; Mt. Pinos Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 6 North, Range 18 West, Sections 2,11,12,13,14,15; San Bernardino Baseline/Meridian |
Decision Memo · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 5/30/2025
Within the deforested conifer stands in the 2020 Bobcat Fire in the Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County, California · Los Angeles, California
The purpose of the Bobcat Reforestation Project is to restore and enhance the forest ecosystem in areas impacted by the 2020 Bobcat Fire. This project aims to re-establish forest strucgture, improve forest health, and support biodiversity.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 5/13/2025
See map on project page. · Los Angeles, California
ANF proposes to improve and maintain defense zones for administrative sites. Sites include recreation residences, communication sites, and campgrounds that currently lack adequate defensible space for protection from unwanted effects of wildfire.
Fuels management
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Angeles National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Los Angeles River · updated 4/24/2025
Sunland is located approximately 26 miles from Los Angeles and sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains north of the 210 freeway, along forest road 2N86 · Los Angeles, California
This project will reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels adjacent to the foothill communities of Sunland and Tujunga providing increased defensible space within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas.
Fuels managementWatershed management
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23); 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25); 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); Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Los Angeles River |
| Legal Land Description | T 2 N, R 14 W Sections 6,7, and 17 |
Decision Memo · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 10/18/2021
Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Angeles National Forest · Los Angeles, California
Issue new special use permit and then determine whether to amend special use authorization to replace and increase amount of storage from 25,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons.
Special use management
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers |
| Legal Land Description | T.3N., R.7W., Section 18 |
Decision Memo · Los Angeles River · updated 10/18/2021
T6N, R17W, Sec-30, San Bernardino Meridian · Los Angeles, California
MRA requested to obtain a SUP for a two-way radio communication tower at Whitaker Ridge adjacent to the LA-RICS Facility. It includes a freestanding shelter and attached mounting within the existing chain-link fence on site.
Special use management
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Los Angeles River |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |