Vancil Forest Acquisition

The City of Fortuna is pursuing the Vancil Forest Acquisition project to acquire approximately 6.25 acres of undeveloped land identified as APN 200-084-084. Located in Humboldt County, the property is situated on the west side of Carson Woods Road, east of Vancil Street, north of 14th Street, and south of Barney Street. The land is characterized by redwood and Douglas fir tree species, and the primary objectives of the acquisition are to preserve the natural forest habitat, maintain public access, and create potential future public recreational opportunities. This project is classified as a forecast with a NAICS code of 113110. A Notice of Exemption was filed by the City of Fortuna and received by the Office of Planning and Research on November 19, 2025, stating that the project has no significant environmental impact under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Key points of contact for the acquisition include Senior Planner Katey Schmidt and City Manager Amy Nilsen. No specific contract value, delivery schedule, or evaluation factors have been disclosed in the available documentation.