Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Elder Creek Reforestation and Resiliency Project

Mendocino National Forest Tehama, California Grindstone Ranger District

909 acres mechanical ground-based commercial thinning and fuels reduction (mastication, machine piling, manual piling, burning). Site preparation (mastication, machine piling, manual piling, burning) and reforestation of approximately 140 acres.

Location

The Project is located north of Whitlock Campground and approximately 12 miles northwest of Paskenta in Tehama County, California.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
9/17/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-47d-USFS
Forest productsFuels managementRegulations, directives, ordersVegetation management (other than forest products)