Hand-Cutting and Manual Fuel Removal

The contract involves the manual removal of dead and decadent brush, light fuels, and small-diameter trees in remote wildland areas using hand tools including chainsaws, loppers, and pruning saws. This work is focused on reducing fire hazards through labor-intensive methods in areas that are not accessible by heavy machinery, requiring skilled personnel capable of operating in challenging, off-road environments. The project is classified under NAICS code 115310, indicating it falls under support activities for forestry, and is structured as a subcontract with a place of performance in the 96104 zip code area. The contract is administered by the Fish and Wildlife, Region 1 - Northern Region, based in California, and was posted on July 9, 2026. Although no solicitation number or set-aside details are provided, the work is part of broader wildland fuel reduction efforts managed by state wildlife agencies to enhance ecosystem resilience and mitigate wildfire risk. Performance will require adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and operational standards for work conducted in sensitive and remote natural areas.