Shasta-Trinity National Forest

News Release

US Forest Service

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Trinity River Management Unit beginning fuels reduction project

WEAVERVILLE, Calif. - The Trinity River Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest will begin a fuels reduction project. The project is scheduled to begin September 8, 2008 and is likely to last two months.

This project will reduce fuels through mastication of brush, small diameter trees and surface fuels using specialized equipment. Areas affected by the project include Five Cent Gulch area, north of the Weaverville airport and west of East Weaver Road.

Visitors in these areas should use extreme caution when traveling on roads and trails. Be aware of posted warnings and watch for personnel and heavy equipment working in the area.

For more information, please contact the Weaverville Ranger Station at (530) 623-2121.

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