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French Fire Restoration
United States Forest Service

French Fire Restoration

The French Fire Restoration project on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest addresses the impacts of the 2021 French Fire in the Alta Sierra area of Kern County, California. The project proposes hazardous fuels reduction, forest vegetation improvements, and salvage timber sales along Rancheria Road (Forest Road 25S49). It was analyzed under NEPA as an Environmental Assessment, with the Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact signed October 15, 2025.

Sequoia National ForestLast modified September 23, 2026

Progress1239/1379 days
140 days leftDue March 22, 2027

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NEPA Analysis - Environmental Assessment3
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Public scoping & comment period
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Environmental analysis under Environmental Assessment
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Final EA, Decision Notice & FONSI signed
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Framework
NEPA (CEQ Regulations)
Review Type
Environmental Assessment
Category / Authority
Post-Wildfire Forest Health / Fuels Management
Lead Agency
USDA Forest Service - Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District
Location
Alta Sierra area along Rancheria Road (FR 25S49), Kern County, CA
Status
Completed - Decision signed 10/15/2025

October 2025 – October 2025
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Decision Notice & FONSI signed

Final Environmental Assessment published October 14, 2025 and Decision Notice/FONSI signed October 15, 2025.

April 2024 – May 2024
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Public comment period

Public comment period on the project's analysis ran in spring 2024.

June 12, 2023
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Public scoping initiated

Public scoping for the French Fire Restoration project opened June 12, 2023 in the Alta Sierra area.

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