Why: The Klamath National Forest lies along the border of California and Oregon with most of the Forest residing in California. With elevations that range from 900 to 9,000 feet above sea level, Klamath is one of America’s most biologically diverse regions. In the lower elevations, you'll find stands of Ponderosa Pine trees, while in the higher elevations, you’ll find Douglas fir, sub-alpine fir and mixed conifer stands.
In 2020, the Slater Fire, which started on the Klamath National Forest, burned through Northern California and Southern Oregon, whereas in 2021 The McCash fire ignited and torched through Northern California, also in the Klamath National Forest, near the town of Happy Camp. Collectively, the fires burned more than 110,000 acres at high intensity within the Indian Creek and Elk Creek watersheds. Elk Creek is an important water source for nearby communities that have been heavily impacted by the fires.
What: In 2023, with the support of the National Forest Foundation, 150,000 seedlings will be planted in California’s Klamath National Forest. Native seedlings will be planted to help restore the watersheds and revive forest habitat for wildlife, including many species of threatened and endangered species found within the area. Some of the threatened endangered species found in the Klamath Bioregion include: the red-legged frog, Siskiyou Mountains salamander, Swainson’s hawk, Northern spotted owl, and lotus blue butterfly.
A mix of species will be planted including: Ponderosa Pine, Douglas-fir, Sugar Pine, Incense Cedar, Port Orford Cedar, and White Fir.
Who: National Forest Foundation
Impacts: Climate, Biodiversity, Soil, Water
Site Name: King Fire
Country: United States
Province/State: California
Forest Type: California Wildfire
Latitude/Longitude: 38.9864400366079, -120.48634735581271