Truckee River Day - Donner Creek Fuels

The Truckee Fire Protection District is implementing the Truckee River Day - Donner Creek Fuels project in Truckee, California, to reduce wildfire risk along State Route 89 South, a primary evacuation route. The project focuses on the selective hand thinning of small diameter lodgepole pine trees with a diameter at breast height of less than 10 inches that are growing at hazardous densities. Spanning an area of less than 0.3 acres, the scope of work involves using chainsaws for thinning and employing non-ground disturbing methods to carry and pile material for disposal. The primary objective is to decrease the vertical and horizontal continuity of forest fuels to enhance the protection of life, property, and emergency responders. This project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by Forester Dillon Sheedy. It operates under a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, for minor alterations to land. All activities will be conducted in accordance with resource protection measures to avoid adverse environmental impacts. While the project utilizes volunteers as part of the annual Truckee River Day, it is formally documented through a Notice of Exemption to ensure regulatory compliance within Nevada County.