Increase habitat quality for mule deer, etc. Improve forest resilience to natural disturbances including wildfire. Reduce chance of catastrophic wildfire. Increase ability to control wildfires that may occur. Protect energy infrastructure.
Location
Approximately 11,493 acres approximately 14 miles south of Tionesta, CA; 1,361 acres in Phase I.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/06/2023
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Deep Refuge Restoration Project, Phase I | Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2025 |
| Forests | Modoc National Forest |
| Districts | Big Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Mount Diablo Meridian, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties, California: T. 41 N, R. 4 E, secs. 1, 12 and 13. T. 41 N, R. 5 E, secs. 1 thru 8, and secs. 17 thru 19. T. 42 N, R. 5 E, secs. 20 thru 36. |