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Cleveland National Forest

R05 Pacific Southwest · 9 projects · crawled 2026-06-17
In Progress 1 Developing Proposal 2 Completed 6
Decision Memo 4 Categorical Exclusion 2 Environmental Assessment 2 1
8 with documents 4 with comments page
SCIRP Highway 74 Completed
Categorical Exclusion · Trabuco Ranger District · updated 6/16/2026
The SR-74 WABs encompass approximately 23.25 acres within 4.5 linear miles and include roadside areas extending approximately 30 feet from the edge of pavement along the shoulders of both the eastbound and westbound travel lanes and medians between approximately postmile (PM) 12.5 and PM 17 ending at the Riverside County line. · Orange, California

The primary focus of the project is to reduce the risk of ignition along the State Highway System. This document covers treatment only on NFS land adjacent to Highway 74 from milepost 12.7 to 16.6. FANEC was signed on 04/14/2026. Data was lost in ELMS after signature and had to be recreated.

Fuels management
NEPA Start Date
7/28/2025
Finding/Decision Date
4/14/2026
Project documents
Spencer Bleadorn · spencer.bleadorn@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionPub. L. 117-58, Sec. 40806
Decision Signed Date4/14/2026
SCIRP Interstate 8 Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · Descanso Ranger District · updated 6/16/2026 · decision 1/2026 (Estimated)
The I-8 WABs encompass approximately 37.75 acres within 17 discontinuous linear miles and are comprised of numerous discrete roadside areas that extend approximately 30 feet from the edge of pavement along the shoulders of both the eastbound and westbound travel lanes, as well as portions of the center median, between approximately postmile (PM) 34 and PM 51. · San Diego, California

The primary focus of the project is to reduce the risk of ignition along the State Highway System. Project is approximately 37.65 discontinuous acres between approximately postmile (PM) 35 and PM 48. FANEC was signed on 04/13/2026. Data was lost in ELMS after signature and had to be recreated.

Fuels management
NEPA Start Date
7/28/2025
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Spencer Bleadorn · spencer.bleadorn@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionPub. L. 117-58, Sec. 40806
Environmental Assessment · Descanso Ranger District · updated 6/2/2026

This project is designed to support Fireshed Risk Reduction and Climate-Adapted Conservation through treatments for Reforestation, Post-Wildfire Forest Health, Pre-Wildfire Forest Health, Prescribed Fire and Hazardous Fuels Reduction.

NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Andrew Weinhart · andrew.weinhart@usda.gov
Environmental Assessment · Palomar Ranger District · updated 10/24/2025
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. · San Diego, California

This project will analyze a historic grazing allotment that is not currently authorized for viability of grazing approximately 150 head months.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/20/2024
Comment Period
07/11/2025
Objection Period Start
08/12/2025
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kirsten Winter · kirsten.winter@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing Permits And Leases, 402(H)(1) Of Flpma (43 U.s.c. 1752)
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsPalomar Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14S, Range 3E Sections 2&3. Lat/Lon (32'59.105"N, -116'39.62"W)
Decision Memo · Descanso Ranger District · updated 7/28/2025
Project will occur within 97 acres near Filaree Flat on the Descanso Ranger District. · San Diego, California

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.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)ResearchClimate change adaptation
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andrew Weinhart · andrew.weinhart@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (2)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsDescanso Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14S, Range 5E, Sections 27-28, and 33-34. Lat/Long: (32.913948, -116.462011)
Decision Memo · Cleveland National Forest All Units · updated 7/1/2025
Project work will occur at administrative sites including Oak Grove Station and Goose Valley Stations. · San Diego, California

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.

Facility management
Scoping Start
03/06/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katherine Smith · katherine.smith@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance
Palomar District Barracks Septic Replacement - Oak Grove Goose ValleyDecision Signed Date: 06/18/2025
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsPalomar Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship: 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
Decision Memo · Descanso Ranger District · updated 6/30/2025
Located on the east side of Sunrise Highway just south of the Laguna Mountain Lodge and Store in the Laguna Mountain area. · San Diego, California

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.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/24/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Daniel Walsh · daniel.walsh@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Outpost Septic Decision Memo and CE Review SignedDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2025
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsDescanso Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15S, R5E, Section 13
Decision Memo · Descanso Ranger District · updated 11/8/2024
Project work will occur at the Descanso Fire Station Administrative Site on the Descanso Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. · San Diego, California

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.

Facility management
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Erica Miller · Erica.Miller@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsDescanso Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Trabuco Ranger District

Orange County Public Works (OCPW) and their contractors will remove all post-fire debris and hazardous materials from 35 burnt cabins in Holy Jim and Trabuco Canyons. They will remove up to 300 hazard trees for public and worker safety. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/0n4zdwr4y1zcj976l32we8wtuzpauyuj.

Special use managementWatershed management