South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

A multi-phase, landscape-scale fuel reduction effort on the north rim of the South Yuba River canyon to reduce wildfire risk, improve evacuation routes, and build ecological resilience.

Acres

Phase 1 planning across ~6,900 acres; Phase 2 implementation of ~800 acres; additional ~1,800 acres BLM planning.

Map

Phase 2 FEMA Implementation Map

This map spotlights the treatment units prioritized for Phase 2 implementation, funded through FEMA. Other parts of the planning area will be planned and treated as part of future phases of the project.

Partners

Yuba Watershed Institute
Nevada County OES
FEMA
California Office of Emergency Services
Bureau of Land Management
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
CAL FIRE

Milestones

Milestones coming soon.

Photo Gallery

For more background and updates, visit the original project page.