Environmental Assessment Completed

Green Badger Project

Lassen National Forest Shasta, California Lassen National Forest All Units

The purpose of the Green Badger Project is to reduce fuels, improve forest health, and enhance wildlife habitat. Project level plan amendment. Seeking an Emergency Action Determination under Section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Location

Old Station, CA, Shasta Co., Northern boundary of Lassen Volcanic National Park, extending 0.25 miles beyond State Highway 44 in Townships 31-33N, Range 4-6E, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2026
2
Comment Period
02/25/2026
3
03/30/2026
4
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityBiomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Green Badger ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/30/2026
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsHat Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management