Riverside Forest Health Treatment
Project summary
During the spring of 2025, Parks will work with contractors to complete a 340-acre forest health project in Riverside State Park in the area between Seven Mile Road and Carlson Road. This project will promote a healthy and resilient forest by removing wildfire fuels and low vigor trees. Trailhead and trail closures will be in place throughout the project area.
- Location: Riverside State Park
- Estimated start date: April 2025
- Estimated end date: June 30, 2025
Project updates
Timely project updates will be posted here after work begins.
Benefits
The long-term benefits of thinning vegetation in a dense forest includes reducing wildfire risk and limiting damage to existing trails. It also protects and supports old growth trees and sensitive species and habitats.