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Shasta‑Trinity Forest Service reports quick wildfire containment and outlines fuels‑reduction, timber‑sale work in Trinity County
Summary
A U.S. Forest Service representative told the Trinity County Board of Supervisors the Shasta‑Trinity National Forest contained most lightning‑caused fires within 24 hours and outlined planned fuels‑reduction projects, timber sales and NEPA planning affecting local campgrounds and recreation areas.
The U.S. Forest Service told the Trinity County Board of Supervisors on Friday that firefighters contained the majority of recent lightning‑caused fires quickly and that multiple fuels‑reduction and timber projects are moving forward this month.
Tara, a Shasta‑Trinity National Forest representative, said between June 30 and Aug. 2 more than 5,000 lightning strikes produced 57 fires on the forest, and crews stopped progress on about 95% of those within 24 hours. Of the 57 fires, 54 were held to 2 acres or less, she said.
Those figures came with an overview of planned and ongoing work intended to reduce hazard trees and improve forest health around campgrounds and high‑use recreation areas. Tara listed four timber sales expected to be advertised or go to bid this month — Lemonade Springs (South Fork Mountain), Jack (near Jackass Springs Campground), Bowerman and another sale described…
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