The Osgood Fuel Break is funded by a  CalFIRE Wildfire Prevention grant working with private landowners and extends the previously completed Yreka Ridge Fuel Break by over 600 acres. This project is working on property under the Yreka Ridge fuel break. The project treatment will be vegetation removal for fire prevention and restoring oak woodland habitat and increase soil health. Once completed, almost 900 contiguous acres of fuel reduction work will protect the north edge of the city of Yreka. These efforts will reduce the risk of high severity wildfire reaching homes and infrastructure within the city and greatly contribute to community protection.

The Shasta Valley RCD appreciates the CalFIRE Siskiyou Unit and the City of Yreka for their support and collaboration on this project. We are looking forward to managing this project and contributing to a more fire-safe Yreka. Implementation will begin in Fall 2025.