2026 Jackson Demonstration State Forest Management Plan
The Forest Management Plan (FMP) provides overarching goals and general parameters for the management of Jackson Demonstration State Forest for the next 10 years, or until a subsequent plan or major revision is approved.
This page provides the public with information to understand the process and development of the 2026 FMP. The public comment period for the JDSF Draft 2026 FMP closed on 12/12/25. Additional opportunities to submit comments to the Board of Forestry will be shared when the JDSF Final Draft 2026 FMP is released.
Opportunities for public input and comment during the FMP process are demonstrated in the flowchart below.
Public Outreach Goals
This section will highlight CAL FIRE’s commitment to community engagement and long-term planning for JDSF.
The goal of public outreach is to:
- Ensure transparency in the forest management process.
- Involve local communities and tribal groups in decision-making.
- Provide educational resources on sustainable forestry practices.
- Maintain open lines of communication between CALFIRE and stakeholders.
Public engagements were held starting in the Fall of 2024. Agendas, educational resources, slide presentations, and public input notes are provided for each topic below.
Public Meeting: Draft 2026 JDSF FMP – November 10, 2025, Sacramento
Public Meeting: Draft 2026 JDSF FMP - Monday, November 3, 2025, Ukiah Saturday Afternoon Clubhouse
Public Meeting: Draft 2026 JDSF FMP - October 27, 2025, Caspar Community Center
Public Meeting: Draft 2026 JDSF FMP - October 20, 2025, Virtual
Jackson Advisory Group Workshop: September 22, 2025
Consolidated Public Input, 2024
Public Workshop: Restoration Economy: December 12 and 13, 2024
- Public Workshop: Restoration Economy Meeting Agenda and Materials
- Restoration Economy Meeting PowerPoint
- Restoration Economy Public Input Questionnaire
Public Workshop: Restoration Ecology: November 18 and 21, 2024
- Public Workshop: Restoration Ecology Meeting Agenda and Materials
- Restoration Ecology Meeting PowerPoint
- Restoration Ecology Meeting Handouts and Activity
- Restoration Ecology Meeting Public Input
Public Workshop: Tribal Co-Management: October 29 and 30, 2024
- Co-Management Meeting Agenda and Materials
- Co-Management Meeting Power Point
- Co-Management Meeting Public Input with Q&A
Public Workshop: Introduction to JDSF: October 21 and 22, 2024