The Tahoe National Forest has been awarded an additional $5 million to support wildfire mitigation efforts, expanding on previous investments aimed at enhancing forest health and reducing fire risks. This funding will be used to conduct fuels reduction work across 1,432 acres in areas adjacent to communities, as part of the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
This latest allocation builds on substantial funding received earlier this year, including $16 million directed toward the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project. The project covers 275,000 acres and is part of a multi-phase initiative to improve forest health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in the region. Since 2018, the North Yuba Landscape has received over $178 million through various federal programs, including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
In 2023, the Tahoe National Forest also partnered with the National Forest Foundation in a $117 million agreement to manage and reduce wildfire risk in the North Yuba area. This funding supports forest thinning and fuels management over 21,000 acres, aimed at protecting communities and critical infrastructure while promoting long-term forest resilience.
The new $5 million funding will enhance these ongoing efforts, focusing on projects that directly benefit communities and improve overall forest resilience across the Tahoe National Forest.
