With more than 29 million dead trees in the state of California, the Stanislaus National Forest is busy planning and implementing more than a dozen high-priority projects. Local and statewide resources are assigned and assisting to these efforts. The Stanislaus National Forest has removed a total of 7,689 dead trees from high hazard areas on the forest due to the recent surge in mortality. The forest removed 774 trees the week of May 30 – June 3.

Next Priorities:
Groveland Ranger District (HWY 120): Groveland Ranger Station Admin Site HT; Cherry Valley Campground Hazard Tree Salvage; Wagner Ridge Fuelbreak East; and Middle Fork Day Use.

Mi-Wok Ranger District (HWY 108): 4N01- Spring Gap to Crandall; Cold Springs Property Boundary; Crandall OHV Campground; Hull Meadow Property Boundary; and Thommy Roads.

Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4): Big Meadow Campground; Lake Alpine campground; Sand Flat Campground; Stanislaus River Campground; Union Reservoir East Campground; Union Reservoir West Campground; Utica Reservoir Campground; and Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo campground.

Completed Projects:
Groveland Ranger District (HWY120): Lost Claim Campground (120 trees); Rainbow Pool Day Use; and the Pines Campground.
Mi-Wok Ranger District (HWY 108): American Camp Property Boundary; Cedar Ridge Property Boundary; Hacienda Campground; North Fork Picnic Area; and Sierra Outdoor School.
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