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Cleveland National Forest

R05 Pacific Southwest · 7 projects · crawled 2026-08-13
Developing Proposal 2 Completed 5
Categorical Exclusion 3 Environmental Assessment 2 Decision Memo 1 1
6 with documents 5 with comments page
Categorical Exclusion · Trabuco Ranger District · updated 7/14/2026 · decision 9/2026 (Estimated)
Township: 6S, Range: 6W, Sections: 4-6. Work will occur on and adjacent to Trabuco Canyon Road (6S13) and Holy Jim Road (6S14) located within the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. · Orange, California

Project to protect Trabuco Creek Road and associated bridges and arches from damage resulting from altered hydrology and increased sedimentation after the 2024 Airport Fire.

Road managementWatershed management
NEPA Start Date
3/9/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Matthew Bokach · matthew.bokach@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-01d-FSA
SCIRP Interstate 8 Completed
Categorical Exclusion · Descanso Ranger District · updated 7/9/2026
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
4/13/2026
Project documents
Spencer Bleadorn · spencer.bleadorn@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionPub. L. 117-58, Sec. 40806
Decision Signed Date4/13/2026
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
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)
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