Sugarloaf Fuels Reduction - Good Neighbor Authority

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will carry out fuels reduction treatments on 732 acres within the Sequoia National Forest under the Good Neighbor Authority, aiming to mitigate wildfire risks to nearby communities. Activities include thinning and removing both live and dead ladder and surface fuels, mechanical and manual removal of dead trees, and controlled pile burning to establish a shaded fuel break that enhances landscape resilience and protects residential areas. The project adheres to prior NEPA decisions and leverages CAL FIRE’s established operational and contracting protocols to efficiently execute work on federal land without duplicating federal procurement processes. The initiative is formally titled Sugarloaf Fuels Reduction - Good Neighbor Authority, with a posted forecast date of June 30, 2026, and a primary point of contact listed as Austin Law, Forestry Assistant II, reachable via email and phone. The work is scheduled to occur in California, specifically in the area near zip code 93265, though no specific city is provided. This project does not include a solicitation number, set-aside designation, or NAICS code, indicating it is a forecasted action preparing for future contracting under the authority of the Good Neighbor Authority statute.