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Commenting Open on Plumas National Forest North Fork Recovery Project

A thirty-day commenting period has started on the Plumas National Forest’s near 200,000-acre forest recovery project, and there's an opportunity for you to provide feedback in person. The North Fork Forest Recovery Project is in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning process proposing a... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Supervisor Retires

Deb Bumpus will retire after 33 years as the Lassen National Forest Supervisor.July 31st will mark her last day as Supervisor. Her career began on January 13, 1991, as a Wildlife Biologist in the Plumas National Forest and spanned various roles across several national... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Issues Closure Order Due to Park Fire

The Lassen National Forest has issued a closure order for portions of the forest affected by the Park Fire, which has rapidly grown to over 300,000 acres. The fire exhibits extreme behavior and high temperatures, prompting the closure to ensure public safety and facilitate... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Gold Complex Fire Update July 29

Gold Complex Update July 29, 2024 Quick Facts Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45 Containment: Mill 98%; Smith 100% Detection Date: July 22, 2024 Cause: Lightning Crews: 5 Engines: 31 Dozers: 2 Helicopters: available as needed Fixed wing: available as needed Total resources: 330Headlines The only evacuation order remaining is a mandatory order for PLU-113, which is the... Read More.

Update-Plumas National Forest Gold Complex

July 23, 2024PM Update - Plumas National Forest Gold ComplexToday firefighters continued to make progress on the lightning fires in the Gold Complex on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District and U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest Sierraville Ranger District. The Mill Fire, located near... Read More.

Recreation Repairs Continue in Plumas National Forest

As the summer recreation season reaches its midpoint, Plumas National Forest staff and their concessionaire continue to make repairs and improvements across the forest's recreational facilities.Forest Service officials warn some of the work has prompted a few closures for the week.Three Lakes Road is... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Implements Fire Restrictions

Forest-wide Fire Restrictions implemented through September 30, 2024.Due to increased fire danger and for public safety, the Lassen National Forest has implemented forest-wide fire restrictions July 17, 2024, through September 30, 2024, or until rescinded. Fire restrictions enhance public safety, protect natural and cultural... Read More.

Fire Restrictions Implemented on the Modoc National Forest

Alturas, Calif., July 16, 2024— Fire-use restrictions for the U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest will go into effect as of midnight on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. These vital restrictions are in place to significantly reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fires. While lightning is the... Read More.

Modoc National Forest Seeks Community Input on New Recreation Trails

Trail enthusiasts and those interested in providing input on new recreation trails are encouraged to attend the Modoc National Forest Forest Wide Trails Planning Community Open House with IMBA Trail Solutions.The Forest Service will collect feedback and your insight on current and prospective non-motorized... Read More.