Surprise Valley Wildlife Area Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is preparing to implement a hazardous fuels reduction project at the Surprise Valley Wildlife Area to mitigate wildfire risk and improve ecosystem health. The work will include the removal of juniper trees, dead and decadent brush, and light fuels such as grasses, forbs, rabbit brush, and juniper seedlings using a combination of hand tools like chainsaws and loppers, mechanical equipment including masticators and chippers, prescribed or cultural fire, pile burning, herbicide application, and prescribed herbivory. The project aims to reduce fuel loads across the landscape in a controlled and ecologically informed manner to protect native habitats and surrounding communities. The project is listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 9, 2026, and is managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1 Northern Region, based in Redding and Eureka. The primary point of contact is Environmental Scientist Teresa Spade, reachable via phone and email. The place of performance is located in Surprise Valley, California, with a zip code of 96104. Although solicitation details and NAICS codes are not yet specified, interested parties can reference the project through the provided CEQA Net link for upcoming procurement information and further details as they become available.