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Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits available Nov. 7

NEVADA CITY, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest will begin issuing Christmas tree permits through Recreation.gov beginning Nov. 7, 2023. A limited number of permits are available to purchase in-person at district offices. Call ahead to ensure permit availability.  For the best experience while harvesting a Christmas tree, review additional guidelines and safety information provided […]

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Tahoe National Forest planning to prescribe burn up to 544 acres near Placer Big Trees Grove

Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed 544-acre underburn approximately 14 miles east of Foresthill, Calif. along Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Service Rd. 96) in the area of the Placer Big Trees Grove. The Biggie Project area consists of 2,620 acres of prescribed fire treatment to promote forest resilience to wildfire, climate change and insect […]

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Tahoe National Forest planning to prescribe burn up to 90 acres near White Cloud

Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed 90-acre pileburn on Burlington Ridge, one mile south of White Cloud. Smoke may be visible from Highway 20 and surrounding communities. Incident updates and any schedule changes will be announced on Tahoe National Forest’s InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/catnf-burlington-pileburn Burlington Pileburn Yuba River Ranger District Legal Location: Township 17 N Range […]

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Tahoe National Forest planning to prescribe burn up to 262 acres near French Meadows Reservoir

Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed underburn near French Meadows Reservoir with ignitions starting as early as Oct. 11, 2023. Smoke will be visible from the French Meadows area and possibly North Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. Smoke impacts will be carefully monitored, and efforts will be taken to reduce impacts to communities. The […]

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Prescribed fire operations planned to resume on the Tahoe National Forest

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Sept. 29, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest plans to resume fall prescribed fire operations as early as Sept. 29, 2023, dependent on fuels and weather conditions. Planned burn locations and timeline to complete projects may vary across the forest.  Upcoming potential prescribed burns include:  American River Ranger District  Truckee Ranger District  Sierraville […]

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Tahoe National Forest implements Stage 1 fire restrictions starting August 1

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (July 31, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Aug. 1 due to high fire danger from persistent hot and dry weather conditions. Under these restrictions, the public can still maintain a campfire in established fire rings within designated developed campgrounds and day-use sites, but not outside […]

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Tahoe National Forest completes record of decision for 275,000-acre forest health project

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (July 12, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest has issued the record of decision (ROD) for its North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project. The forest and partners will now begin implementing the 275,000-acre vegetation and fuels management project in the North Yuba watershed over the next 15 to 20 years. The project aims to […]

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Let the skies bring the sparkle this July 4 when celebrating on the Tahoe National Forest

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (June 28, 2023) — Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a time-honored tradition throughout the United States, and the Tahoe National Forest is happy to welcome so many visitors this upcoming weekend. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day. More than 90% of […]

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Tahoe National Forest planning 500-acre prescribed burn near French Meadows Reservoir

NEVADA CITY, Calif. — Tahoe National Forest, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, plans to prescribed burn up to 500-acres near French Meadows Reservoir, approximately 36 miles northeast of Foresthill, Calif. Dependent on environmental conditions, the burn is planned to start June 21 and may last up to two weeks.   After ignitions, Tahoe National Forest fire staff […]

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Tahoe National Forest extends seasonal road and trail closures through June 15

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (May 26, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest has extended its seasonal road and trail closures through June 15, 2023. Closed routes are located generally above 5,000-feet elevation with closures necessary due to overly wet conditions and existing snowpack. The closures aim to protect trails and roadbeds from additional resource damage, reduce maintenance […]

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Tahoe National Forest partners with National Forest Foundation, providing $117 million to reduce wildfire risk on the North Yuba Landscape

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (April 7, 2023) — The Tahoe National Forest today announced the public release of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) and draft record of decision (ROD) for the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project (NYLRP). This project has been developed in collaboration with North Yuba Forest Partnership (NYFP), which includes a diverse group […]

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Tahoe National Forest invites public to provide input on off-highway vehicle program grant applications

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Feb. 7, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest is preparing an annual application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, to request funding for trail and facilities maintenance, law enforcement, education, safety, development of a trailhead and restoration. The forest will be hosting and open house where […]

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Tahoe National Forest hiring recreation staff for 2023 season

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Jan. 13. 2022) — Tahoe National Forest is now hiring temporary and seasonal recreation staff to fill a variety of positions. Seasonal jobs help Tahoe National Forest achieve its mission by contributing to forest health, resource protection and public recreation infrastructure. Interested applicants are invited to apply by Jan. 19, 2023.  “Seasonal […]

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Nevada City resident prosecuted for illegal motor vehicle use on protected land of at-risk species within Tahoe National Forest

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Dec. 5, 2022) — After an investigation by Tahoe National Forest law enforcement officers, U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes found a Nevada City resident guilty of driving a motorized vehicle off designated routes determined by the federal government. The driver was operating a vehicle in a protected riparian area along Greenhorn Creek […]

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TNF seeks public input on North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project draft environmental impact statement

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Nov. 18, 2022) — The Tahoe National Forest is seeking public input on the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project draft environmental impact statement (DEIS). The 275,000-acre North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project is a landscape-scale vegetation and fuels management proposal designed to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, create fire adapted communities, improve […]

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