Forest Service News Release
Contact: Kristi Schroeder
Decision Signed for Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase 1
PLACERVILLE, Calif., March 28, 2025 — The Eldorado National Forest has signed a Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase I. The project aims to reduce safety risks, restore forest features and improve resilience to future disturbances.
“Partner and public engagement during the planning process was essential to shaping and improving the final decision,” said David Fournier, Eldorado National Forest Supervisor. “We look forward to the ways this project can help our forest and local communities recover from the impacts of the Caldor Fire and mitigate the risks of large-scale wildfires in the future.”
The 2021 Caldor Fire burned over 220,000 acres across Forest Service and private lands. Approximately 170,057 of those acres are public lands managed by the Eldorado National Forest, making it the largest recorded fire on the forest. The severity of the fire created urgent challenges that pose risks to public safety and ecosystem health including damage to roads, trees, water sources, wildlife habitat, and recreation sites.
With this last step of the planning process complete, the forest will begin implementation of the project as soon as weather allows to address these impacts. Treatments will include mechanical fuel reduction, prescribed burning, and repair of infrastructure.
For full project details, including the Decision Notice, FONSI, Environmental Assessment and supporting documents please visit the project website.
For more information, please contact: Andrew Mishler, Placerville District Ranger, andrew.mishler@usda.gov.