In the years following the 2018 Camp Fire, thousands of fire-damaged trees continued to stand on properties throughout the Town of Paradise, creating ongoing risks for homes, driveways, and evacuation routes. Earlier recovery efforts had focused primarily on public rights-of-way, but many hazardous trees on private land remained a serious concern for residents working to […]
This past month, we had the opportunity to facilitate a broadcast burn in the Oroville Foothills near Highway 162 and Forbestown Road. This carefully planned burn was designed to reduce hazardous overgrowth, protect native plant communities, and increase the overall resilience of the landscape against catastrophic wildfires. The project area sits less than three miles
Good Fire at Work: The Bidwell Bridge Broadcast Burn Project Read More »
Pile Burning on Doe Mill Road in Forest Ranch Download PDF with Map:
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Butte County Collaborative Group coordinated a tour of the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER). The 7,835-acre reserve is located on the ancestral land of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe. The mission of BCCER is to preserve and steward critical habitat and to serve as a natural area for research
Pile Burning on Mann & Nolta Ridge Road in Cohasset Download PDF with Map:
NEWS RELEASE: Pile Burning Project in Cohasset Funded by CAL Fire’s WUI Wide CCI Grant Read More »
“Good fire” is coming to help restore ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. The BCFSC contracts professional prescribed fire crews to restore beneficial, low-intensity fire to Butte County’s landscapes. We view fire not as an enemy but as an essential partner, implementing landscape-scale prescribed burns that support native plant regeneration, ecological resilience, and community safety.
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Broadcast Burning in East Oroville Download PDF with Map:
On September 11, a large group of participants gathered for a tour of four sites in the Town of Paradise, each representing important milestones in recovery nearly seven years after the Camp Fire. The tour was co-led by the Town of Paradise and the Butte County Fire Safe Council, bringing together a wide range of partners
September Butte County Collaborative Group Tour – Progress and Partnerships on the Ridge Read More »
On July 26th at approximately 5:25 PM, a vegetation fire was reported near the upper end of Centerville Road. Initially estimated at just ¼ to ½ acre with a moderate rate of spread, the fire could have escalated quickly. Thanks to the swift response from CAL FIRE, who deployed both retardant aircraft and ground crews,
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On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Butte County Collaborative Group’s August tour was hosted by Northern California Regional Land Trust (NCRLT) on their Deer Creek Preserve. The tour was well attended by community members, agencies, and organizations working in Butte County on forest health, restoration, and wildfire safety projects. The 600-acre Deer Creek Preserve north
The Butte County Fire Safe Council (BCFSC) is seeking 1-4 contractors(s) to provide forest restoration services for the USFS Magalia Piling Project throughout the community of Magalia. The successful contractor(s) will be required to enter into contract with BCFSC for the services requested in this Request for Proposals (RFP) after award. A contractor submitting a
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Last week, our BCFSC Executive Director Taylor Nilsson was featured on the nationally recognized “Life with Fire” podcast, sharing insights on community wildfire resilience and recovery as the third and final episode of their Community Wildfire Resilience Series. Hosted by Amanda Monthei, the Life with Fire podcast explores how humans can better coexist with fire
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As wildfire season approaches, managing vegetation around your home is more important than ever. If you live in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in Butte County, you have an excellent opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of green waste for free this summer. What is the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)? The WUI refers to areas
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“This burn will reduce hazardous fuels, support native plant regeneration, and enhance habitat complexity — ultimately helping forests withstand drought, pests, and climate stress,…..By lowering wildfire intensity, prescribed fire reduces long-term smoke and carbon emissions, improves the survival of mature trees, and preserves ecological function for future generations.” – Taylor Nilsson, BCFSC Executive Director “Living
Broadcast Burning on PUSD Triangle Download PDF with Map: Broadcast Burning Off of Tika Ln. – Completed 4/10/2025 Download PDF with Map:
