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Plumas National Forest Completes Successful Pile Burn Treatments Across Key Areas

Monday, March 17

Plumas National Forest recently reported successful completion of pile burn treatments in various locations. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, approximately 122 acres of piles were treated in the Mohawk Vista project area near Blairsden. Meanwhile, firefighters on the Mount Hough Ranger District treated roughly... Read More.

Pile Burning Operations Underway in Plumas National Forest

Wednesday, March 12

Providing an update on plans for continued pile burning today on the Plumas National Forest.Firefighters on the Beckwourth Ranger District are returning to the Mohawk Vista project area outside Blairsden this morning and plan to treat approximately 122 acres.Reports are test fires are successful... Read More.

Pile Burning on Plumas National Forest this Week

Tuesday, March 11

Firefighters on the Plumas National ForestBeckwourth and Mount Hough Ranger Districtsplan to start pile burning operations tomorrow at three locations, conditions permitting.On the Beckwourth Ranger District, firefighters plan to treat approximately 388 acres of hand piles in the Mohawk Vista project near Blairsden. Ignitions... Read More.

Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Monday, February 24

CHICO, Calif. — Concerns are mounting over fire safety as federal budget cuts lead to significant layoffs within the U.S. Forest Service. Tanya Torst, a former employee from the Mendocino National Forest in Chico, has voiced her worries about how these reductions will impact... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Seeks Public Input on Grant Proposal

Sunday, February 23

The Plumas National Forest is looking for your input. The Forest is submitting a grant proposal to the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR), and they want the community’s thoughts before they move forward.To gather feedback, the Forest will host a community meeting... Read More.

Human Remains Discovered in Mendocino National Forest, Investigation Underway

Monday, February 17

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation following the discovery of human skeletal remains in the Mendocino National Forest. The remains were found just north of Lucerne on February 12, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m.Upon receiving the report,... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Pile Burning Expands Near Canyon Dam and Lake Almanor

Monday, February 17

This week, pile burning operations are ongoing in the Plumas National Forest in Plumas County. Firefighters have successfully completed treatments on three separate 1-acre units at locations including the Mount Hough Ranger District office, Oakland Camp, and Greenville Campground. They have also completed ignitions... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Begins Pile Burning Operations Near Quincy and Meadow Valley

Tuesday, February 11

Update -Providing an update on pile burning by firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District today. Attached for reference are photos of pile burning conducted today.Firefighters successfully completed treatment on all three of the 1-acres units located at the Mount Hough... Read More.

Chris Bielecki Takes the Helm as Forest Supervisor for Modoc National Forest

Thursday, January 30

Chris Bielecki's appointment as the new Forest Supervisor of the Modoc National Forest marks an exciting chapter for the forest and its community. With 25 years of experience with the Forest Service, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the role. His... Read More.

New Legislation Aims to Tackle Wildfire Threat with Enhanced Forest Management

Thursday, January 23

Today, the House passed H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, a strong bipartisan piece of legislation focused on improving forest management and reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), released the following statement:“I’m glad to see the House move swiftly... Read More.

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Plumas National Forest Completes Successful Pile Burn Treatments Across Key Areas

Pile Burning Operations Underway in Plumas National Forest

Pile Burning on Plumas National Forest this Week

Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Plumas National Forest Seeks Public Input on Grant Proposal

Human Remains Discovered in Mendocino National Forest, Investigation Underway

Plumas National Forest Pile Burning Expands Near Canyon Dam and Lake Almanor

Plumas National Forest Begins Pile Burning Operations Near Quincy and Meadow Valley

Chris Bielecki Takes the Helm as Forest Supervisor for Modoc National Forest

New Legislation Aims to Tackle Wildfire Threat with Enhanced Forest Management

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