FOREST HEALTH AND DEFENSIBLE SPACE

Improving and maintaining the health of forests within and around western Shasta County including reducing the risks of catastrophic wildfires and helping communities residing within forested areas.

Firefighters managing a controlled burn in a forest.

2025 Shasta County CWPP

The 2025 Shasta County CWPP Story Map is now live! Check out the website link here.

WSRCD Forest Management Plan Development

A hillside with scattered shrubs and trees, some areas are more densely wooded.

I-5 Corridor Fuels Reduction Phase 1

China Gulch Fuel Break Phase II

Fuel Reduction Maintenance on the China Gulch Fuel Break

China Gulch Fuel Break Project (Initial Treatment, 2019)

Shaded fuelbreak construction.

A misty forest trail with trees lining the path, scattered logs, and a soft, earthy ground covered in pine needles.

Castle Crags Root Creek (39-06)

Access Road Fuel Reduction.

The image features scenes of wildfires, affected landscapes, and regrowth in nature, highlighting the impact of fire and recovery.

Carr Fire Pollution Mitigation Project (27-30)

Erosion control treatment for areas affected by the Carr Fire.

A serene forest scene with tall trees and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, showcasing a natural, peaceful environment.

City of Shasta Lake Section B (37-05)

Shaded fuelbreak construction.

Shingletown Ridge Phase 2 (30-14)

Shaded fuelbreak within Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

The image shows a fire breaks map with various colored regions and lines indicating fire management areas.

County-wide Fuelbreak Mapping (18-86)

County-wide mapping of fire fuels reduction projects, fire history, land ownership and more.

A group of children gathers around a man at a picnic table in a park, engaging in an educational activity.

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