Lee Anne Schramel, Public Affairs Officer, Plumas National Forest

March 19, 2020 – Plumas National Forest has closed offices and implemented virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak, in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities.   Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call local offices at the numbers […]

QUINCY, Calif. August 30, 2019 – All Plumas National Forest offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Despite the office closures, the Forest remains open and ready to be enjoyed by visitors with plenty of places to camp, picnic, and play. Tips to help ensure you and your family have an enjoyable […]

QUINCY, Calif. August 15, 2019 –  Fire restrictions are effective August 18, 2019, within the Plumas National Forest (public land) according to Chris Carlton, Forest Supervisor. Fire Restrictions You may not build, maintain, attend, or use a fire, campfire or stove fire except in the Designated Recreation Sites in Attachment A of the PNF Forest […]

November 1, 2018 – Fuels and fire personnel are conducting a burn up to 300 acres in the area of La Porte. The attached map shows the location of all prepped and ready units. This burn is being carried out in conjunction with the TREX (Prescribed Fire Training Exchange) who have been helping prep and […]

April 16, 2018 – Once the spring storm door has closed somewhat and forest fuel moisture conditions are conducive to burning, the USDA Forest Service will begin understory burn operations (prescribed fire) throughout the Plumas National Forest (PNF).  Firefighters have been burning piles throughout the winter. Specific underburn project locations and details are available at […]

QUINCY, Calif. March 15, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service is recruiting for several “on-call” fire crews. “If you are confident, physically fit, crave outdoor adventure and want to take part in restoring our national forests, the Plumas National Forest needs your skills,” said Forest Supervisor Daniel Lovato. “Applicants must be 18 years old by […]

QUINCY, Calif. February 20, 2018 – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area near Graeagle, California. The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May and last […]

Quincy, Calif. August 13, 2017 – The Plumas National Forest will be flying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as a drone, over the Minerva Fire on Monday morning, August 14th. This UAV is equipped with FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) technology and will be used to do reconnaissance of the fire area. The UAV […]

QUINCY, Calif – July 14, 2017 –  It’s mid-July, the verdant spring grasses have cured and Plumas National Forest (PNF) fire season is in full swing. “We’re fully staffed and already rolling,” commented Scott Lucas, PNF Fire Chief. According to Lucas, staffing includes close to 250 permanent & temporary firefighters (essentially half the workforce) including […]

May 26, 2017 – Plumas National Forest visitors wanting access to the Bucks Lake and Granite Basin areas are advised to use CA Hwy 70 to Quincy/Plumas County Road 414 (Bucks Lake Road) as an alternate to the temporarily closed Oro-Quincy Hwy (Butte County Road 119). “Butte County has informed us that the Oro-Quincy Hwy […]

QUINCY, Calif. May 12, 2017 – Plumas NF firefighters plan to underburn 98 acres north of Meadow Valley on Monday, May 15. The shaded fuelbreak, known as a defensible fuel profile zone or DFPZ, should take about 1 day for ignitions and a few days to burn down. Smoke will move northeast to north during […]

OROVILLE, CA, January 16, 2017 – Project applications are available for funding consideration by the Butte Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) and the Plumas National Forest Supervisor per the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. Projects must have broad-based support with objectives that may include, but are not limited to: […]

PORTOLA, Calif.  October 17, 2016 – The “Kid’s Creek Forest” in the eastern portion of the Delleker “T,” near Portola, CA, will soon be delineated by a fence and designated with formal signage. “Having this special area protected by a fence will allow students and teachers from C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School and Portola Jr./Sr. […]

QUINCY, California September 18, 2016 – Several small fires near Sierra Springs Road in eastern Plumas County, were quickly contained by firefighters early Saturday evening. The three fires, all starting south of HWY 70 on private land, were reported mid-afternoon, September 17. “The response by local Plumas County volunteer firefighting departments & federal fire resources […]