Lassen National Forest update
Summary
District Ranger Michael Rahe reported on timber and reforestation projects, grazing allotment changes, storm-damaged roads and campgrounds, and a public 250th anniversary event at Frenchman Lake on June 27.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grazing and reforestation directly affect ranching livelihoods and fire risk across the county; the Promenade contract involves about $33 million in timber volume.
Forest users, ranchers with grazing allotments, and attendees of the June 27 Frenchman Lake celebration.
Ranchers have faced cattle displaced by wolves across allotments and past fears of permittee penalties; recreationists face closed campgrounds and blocked access.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors — August 25, 2026
Timber targets being met, fires contained, and major reforestation work planned in the Park Fire footprint — plus a push for local partners to do fuels work the Forest Service can't staff.
Board of Supervisors — June 16, 2026
Forest Service leadership faced sharp questions from supervisors about reopening more than 20 vacant grazing allotments (which help reduce fire fuels), slow reforestation after the Dixie Fire, aggressive fire suppression policy, the new Doyle fire station, and communication with ranchers about wolves on public land.
Board of Supervisors — April 14, 2026
District Ranger Michael Rahe reported on timber and reforestation projects, grazing allotment changes, storm-damaged roads and campgrounds, and a public 250th anniversary event at Frenchman Lake on June 27.
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