(Calfire) Shackleford Forest CE

The Department of Forest and Fire Protection is acquiring a conservation easement over 12,213.2 acres in Siskiyou County, California, to permanently protect managed forest lands, open space, and sensitive habitats for plant and animal species. The Wildlife Conservation Board serves as the lead agency and applicant, with the project classified as exempt under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.28, which authorizes public agency acquisition of conservation easements without full environmental review. The easement encompasses multiple assessor’s parcel numbers spanning the designated area, and the primary deliverable is the legal transfer and recording of the conservation easement to ensure long-term land stewardship. No financial figures, pricing details, or contract value are disclosed in the documentation, and the acquisition is listed as a forecasted action without a formal solicitation number or defined period of performance. The project’s administrative framework is centered on regulatory compliance under California’s environmental laws, with no invocation of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, payment instructions, invoicing protocols, or standard procurement mechanisms. The sole required attachment is a certified document of exemption finding, and no formal inspection, acceptance, or performance metrics are outlined. Contact for the project is John P. Walsh, Deputy Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, with administrative correspondence directed to David Dodds at the WCB’s Sacramento mailing address. While the project is posted for public notice on September 4, 2025, with a reference to the statewide CEQA clearinghouse for submissions, no deadline, submission format, or electronic portal is specified. The acquisition is a land-use transaction under state authority, with no federal procurement structure, socioeconomic certifications, or contractor involvement identified in the materials.