If you have a project that may qualify for funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self-Determination Act, you need to file a project proposal by July 21. Photo submitted

Forest seeks project proposals

The Lassen National Forest and Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee seek project proposals for projects that qualify for funding under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self-Determination Act. The deadline for submission of project proposals is July 21.

Projects must benefit National Forest System lands and ecosystems in Lassen County. The projects must have broad-based support with objectives that may include, but are not limited to: road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration; soil productivity improvements; improvements in forest ecosystem health; watershed restoration and maintenance; wildlife and fish habitat improvements; control of noxious and exotic weeds; reintroduction of native species, and hazardous fuels reduction.

A hard copy application package must be submitted no later than July 21 addressed to the Lassen RAC, c/o Lassen National Forest, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, Attn: Mark Gaston.

For information about the Lassen National Forest, copies of the application & critical related instructions, visit fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd680169.pdf.