Round Mountain Landscape Resilience Project
Improving forest health and resilience to wildfire, drought, and bark beetles across on Round Mountain, about three miles north of Nevada City on the ridge above the South Yuba River.
At a glance
- Project area
- 1,194 acres
- Land types
- Federal and private lands
- Planning & compliance
- Completed 2025 (SNC Prop 68)
- Status
- Seeking implementation funding
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Partners
Milestones
- Cultural & biological surveys completed in 2022.
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Prop 68-funded planning & environmental compliance completed in 2025.
- Funding for next phase of work sought.
Goat Grazing Maintenance
Starting October 2025, 200+ goats managed by First Rain Farm & Land Stewardship Services—in partnership with YWI and the BLM—will maintain the shaded fuel break at the Round Mountain Recreation Area to reduce wildfire risk using low‑impact methods.
Regular seasonal passes, on‑site herding, fencing, water, safety logistics, and ongoing monitoring will keep fuels low and preserve the effectiveness of this historic community fuel break.
Goats for Good details →Photo Gallery
For more background and updates, visit the original project page.