North Fork Forest Recovery Project

NFFRP FinalDN June2025 (FS Signed)

Introduction

Describes the 166,889-acre project area in the Mt. Hough Ranger District after the 2021 Dixie Fire, including its watershed role and State Highway 70 landslide risk.2

Purpose and Need: Why do we need to act?

Sets two purposes, community protection with strategic fire management and forest and watershed health, with listed needs such as fuels reduction, invasive control and meadow improvement.2

Decision

Selects the Proposed Action Alternative and authorizes ten treatment types, including prescribed fire, variable-density thinning, hazard tree removal, reforestation, herbicide use and about 7 miles of trails.2

NFFRP DN FONSI Draft 20241104

Introduction

Draft version describes the same 166,889-acre area, communities affected by the Dixie Fire, and the North Fork Feather River watershed.3

Purpose and Need: Why do we need to act?

Draft states the same two purposes and lists community protection and watershed needs.3

Decision

Draft selects the Proposed Action Alternative, referencing the November 2024 EA, and lists the same ten treatment types.3

R5SignedEmergencyResponseNFFRPGreenvilleTaylorsville

Issue

Requests Chief's approval under 36 CFR 220.4(b)(2) for emergency work on about 700 acres near Greenville and Taylorsville before the final EA and FONSI.4

Background

Explains the need: burned trees near Greenville are deteriorating and green forest near Taylorsville is vulnerable, with design features limiting effects.4

Recommendation

Recommends approving the emergency response with conditions, including legal compliance, monitoring, and finishing the work by October 31, 2025.4