Mechanical Fuel Reduction Services (Mastication)

This subcontract for Mechanical Fuel Reduction Services involves the mechanical removal of hazardous surface and ladder fuels for prime contractors on CAL FIRE vegetation management projects located in Calaveras County, specifically near Angels Camp, California. The scope of work requires the operation of wheeled or track-laying tractors equipped with mastication heads to chip vegetation and remove trees with a diameter at breast height of less than 12 inches. The primary objective is to establish a 300-foot-wide perimeter of reduced vegetation to mitigate fire risks. All operations must be conducted in strict accordance with CEQA Class 4 environmental standards and established resource avoidance measures to ensure minimal ecological impact. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed under the authority of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.