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Blue Lake Campground Closure Due to Hazardous Trees

Thursday, April 17

⚠️🌲**Campground Safety Closure for Blue Lake Campground**⚠️🌲Due to hazardous trees within the campground, the area will remain closed until the hazards can be addressed. We understand that the weather is getting nice and many people are eager to go camping. We appreciate your patience... Read More.

Hazard Trees to be Removed in Kings Creek Area of Lassen National Park

Monday, October 7

Today, October 7, crews will begin removing hazardous trees in the Kings Creek area of Lassen National Park. Park officials have advised visitors to expect road delays of up to 10 minutes along Highway 89, the main park road that runs through the Kings... Read More.

Invasive Western Pine Beetles Detected in Eagle Lake Campground Trees, Efforts Underway to Prevent Spread

Monday, August 14

Officials from the Eagle Lake Ranger District have reported the discovery of invasive Western Pine Beetles infesting trees within the Eagle Lake campground. The infestation, characterized by its destructive impact on trees, has prompted immediate action to mitigate its spread.The bark beetle will infest... Read More.

Beettle Infested Trees are Turned into Energy for HLP

Tuesday, February 21

Lassen's Fire Safe Council is working to convert trees that have been infested by beetles into a source of energy.Homeowners within 150 feet of their property are permitted to cut down hazardous trees with the help of a fire protection extension from CalFire. Last... Read More.

California’s Drought is Killing Tens of Thousands of Trees in the Forests

Thursday, February 9

According to a new report from the US Forest Service, the state’s prolonged drought is beginning to take a toll on the tree population, killing them by the tens of millions.In Lassen county, 840,000 and another 1.3 million trees in Plumas are estimated to... Read More.

Christmas Trees Permits Available Nov. 1

Monday, October 31

As your cobwebs come down and garland decks the halls, the Lassen National Forest begins offering Christmas tree permits tomorrow to fulfill those holiday traditions.You can get yours through the mail or in person once again, but with the ease of COVID restrictions, online... Read More.

PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees It Cut Down for Safety During 2021 Wildfires

Tuesday, January 25

PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees It Cut Down for Safety During 2021 WildfiresPG&E Contacting Landowners to Offer Free Removal Service, Provide Permission Forms SAN FRANCISCO — In response to customer and community feedback, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering customers... Read More.

Crescent Mills Sawmill Nears Completion – Utilizing Dixie Fire Damaged Trees

Tuesday, January 25

The Crescent Mills sawmill has finished its first round of boards cut from Dixie fire damaged trees. The new sawmill is nearing its completion. The Sierra Institutes mill was set to be a timber product plant, yet they partnered with Longtime local partner J&C... Read More.

Stories tagged with: trees

Blue Lake Campground Closure Due to Hazardous Trees

Hazard Trees to be Removed in Kings Creek Area of Lassen National Park

Invasive Western Pine Beetles Detected in Eagle Lake Campground Trees, Efforts Underway to Prevent Spread

Beettle Infested Trees are Turned into Energy for HLP

California’s Drought is Killing Tens of Thousands of Trees in the Forests

Christmas Trees Permits Available Nov. 1

PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees It Cut Down for Safety During 2021 Wildfires

Crescent Mills Sawmill Nears Completion – Utilizing Dixie Fire Damaged Trees

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