Work is set to begin on 700 acres of forestland near Greenville and Taylorsville as part of an emergency response effort approved by the U.S. Forest Service. The project, part of the larger North Fork Forest Recovery initiative in the Plumas National Forest, was given the green light by Forest Service Chief Randy Moore to address the urgent need for post-fire recovery and wildfire risk reduction.
The treatment area includes 400 acres near Greenville, where high-severity burns from the 2021 Dixie Fire left trees in a dangerous state, posing risks to the community. The project aims to clear hazardous trees and lay the groundwork for future reforestation.
Crews will focus on thinning overgrown areas around Taylorsville to reduce the risk of future wildfires and improve the forest’s overall health. This is a critical step for protecting local wildlife and watersheds and safeguarding the community from another devastating blaze.
“We’re excited to get this work underway,” said Joe Hoffman, Mount Hough District Ranger. “It’s a big step forward in helping these communities recover and prevent future disasters.”
Work is expected to start next week and will continue as long as weather permits. As the treatment moves forward, local residents can expect to see an increase in contractor activity, including timber operations.
For more information, residents are encouraged to contact the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, which is partnering with the Forest Service on this critical project.
