Riverside Forest Health Treatment
Project summary
Between fall 2024 and spring 2025, Parks will complete a 300-acre forest health treatment in the 7 Mile Area of Riverside State Park. Intermittent trail closures will occur within the project area during this time. To promote a healthy and resilient forest, crews will work on removing wildfire fuels and low vigor trees.
- Location: Riverside State Park
- Estimated start date: Fall 2024
- Estimated end date: Spring 2025
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.
Community participation
Join us to learn about the goals of the project, see maps and other visuals of the treatment areas, ask our forestry professionals your questions and share your thoughts and concerns about the project with our team.
When
Wed., June 12, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.