![]() ![]() We’ve formed an interdisciplinary Fire Recovery Task Group of regionally and nationally renowned fire and cultural resource experts that are guiding our fire recovery efforts. We are also incredibly grateful the Olsen Barn still stands along with the community of Chester. None of the historic buildings were lost. The fire burned, with varying severity, portions of the meadow, pasture, and forest lands of the Heart K Ranch. We’re also assessing impacts to our public access preserves. Working with landowners and partners, FRLT is also planning for the immediate rehabilitation of fire suppression impacts while the fire crews and equipment are still present. FRLT’s engagement in firefighting planning proved useful to identify key resources for firefighters (water sources, access routes, areas available for drop zones and staging), as well as important ecological and cultural resources to protect, prior to the fire-front impacting the land. During the incidents, we worked in close coordination with landowners and fire personnel for both incidents. Thirteen FRLT conserved properties (+ 5 in progress) have been impacted by the Beckwourth Complex and Dixie fires. For information on post-fire recovery efforts at the county level, visit Plumas County Dixie Fire and Beckwourth Complex Information webpage. More details on each incident and FRLT’s fire response and recovery efforts are below. Our hearts go out to all affected by wildfires-we wish you safety and wellbeing. The Feather River Watershed is historically fire-adapted, but in the context of climate change, the newer phenomena of mega-fires coupled with dry forests and extreme drought is devastating for plant, animal, and human communities. Gratitude to first responders and fire personnel: 100%.FRLT conserved lands impacted: 13 conserved + 5 in-progress. ![]() Started June 30 in the Sierra Valley region Beckwourth Complex Fire: 105,670 acres.Fly Fire: Started July 22 in Butterfly Valley near Quincy.Started July 13 in the Feather River Canyon We are incredibly grateful for all the fire personnel and public service agencies who have worked and continue to work these incidents. While both fires are now 100% contained the task of recovery, clean-up, and restoration is just beginning, including on FRLT conserved lands. The devastation in the Feather River Canyon, Indian Falls, Greenville, Indian Valley, Canyon Dam, and Doyle is heartbreaking. People have lost homes and businesses lives have been disrupted and changed. With the 963,309-acre Dixie Fire in the northwest and the 105,670-acre Beckwourth Complex in the east, nearly every community in the Land Trust’s service area has been impacted. Summer 2021 was a tremendous and harrowing wildfire season in the Feather River Watershed. ![]()
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