BLM fuels reduction project at Cathedral Hills
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public meeting Feb. 12 at 5:30 pm at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Dr. Grants Pass, to provide information about a hazardous fuels reduction project in Cathedral Hills.
“This project will help reduce fire risk for homes adjacent to the Cathedral Hills Trail System,” said Justin Kelly, Grants Pass Field Manager.
Located minutes from downtown Grants Pass, Cathedral Hills offers mixed-use trails on 400 acres of BLM-administered land. The work includes cutting small trees and brush and piling them this year, followed by pile burning in fall 2027.
Cutting and piling on the 240 acres included in the project will be begin mid-February and is expected to last through October. The BLM plans to burn the piles in fall and winter 2027 after they have cured for a summer which reduces smoke emissions. Maps of the project area are available on the BLM's NEPA Register.
Portions of the 10-mile Cathedral Hills Trail System may close during the project to protect public and worker safety. Please respect the closure and visit a different section of the trail system until work is complete. Signs will be posted at the closed sections.
More information is available online at Cathedral Hills Trail System.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.