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Forest Service reports timber sales, possible move to fire restrictions and campground impacts
Summary
District rangers reported ongoing timber sales, funding for Bonta Creek work, possible change to Stage 2 fire restrictions, campground water failures at Jackson Meadows, and a planned drone salmon survey on the North Yuba River.
U.S. Forest Service staff provided multiple operational updates to the Sierra County Board of Supervisors, including active timber sales, potential changes to fire restrictions, and campground service issues.
Tom Parikh, Yuba River District Ranger, said the district is considering moving to Phase 2 fire restrictions and planned a more detailed discussion with the board the following day. He also reported coordination with Donnellville Fire for a shared facility and announced that California Department of Fish and Wildlife would conduct drone surveys for adult spring‑run Chinook on the North Yuba River.
Rachel (last name not provided), who reported for the Sierraville District, listed several timber sales — including Fletcher, Jackson Reoffer and a planned Hamlet sale near Sierraville — and said the district received approximately $1 million for Bonta Creek work as part of the Blachley project. She also advised the board that several Westside campground sites at Jackson Meadows will likely close this year because of a failed water system; porta‑potties were being used to support impacted campgrounds.
Ranger Ray (district staff) reported staffing updates and seasonal rec‑crew extensions that allowed more field coverage through the recreation season. Staff reminded the public to secure food and property after reported vehicle break‑ins and wildlife encounters at recreation sites; there were several river‑otter incidents and an uptick in vandalism reported to the ranger district.
Board members thanked staff for safety signage and road‑priority work and asked staff to seek clarifications on project timelines and funding with the Forest Service as needed.
