Groveland B Fuels Reduction

The Groveland B Fuels Reduction project is a forecast initiative led by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to reduce wildfire risk for the Groveland B Fire Station and the surrounding community. Located at 11700 Merrell Rd in Groveland, California, the project focuses on vegetation management within mixed conifer and oak overstory at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet. Treatment activities include manual fuels reduction and prescribed fire applications, specifically broadcast and pile burning. To protect the environment, the project prohibits the removal of live trees greater than 12 inches dbh and requires that all heavy equipment, including chippers, remain on existing roads or parking surfaces. The project is categorized as a minor alteration to land and is exempt under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15304, with no significant environmental or cultural impacts expected. Performance is estimated to include approximately eight days of manual treatment and one to two days of burning operations annually. Roger Petersen, Forester II with the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, serves as the primary point of contact. As this is currently a forecast, there is no specified contract value, solicitation number, or formal award criteria provided.