The Project will reduce the risk of uncharacteristic or catastrophic wildfires, restore severely burned areas, and repair fire damaged infrastructure. Maximum Extent Scenario decision under Forest Health and Fuels ESD signed December 2025.
Location
Within and adjacent to the Caldor Fire burn area within the Eldorado National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/17/2023
2
Comment Period
08/28/2024
3
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase 1 | Decision Signed Date: 03/25/2025 |
| Caldor Fire Restoration Project Maximum Extent Scenario | Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2025 |
| Forests | Eldorado National Forest |
| Districts | Amador Ranger District; Pacific Ranger District; Placerville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |