Hoopa Valley Tribal Forestry

Hoopa Valley Tribal Forestry The Hoopa Tribal Forestry Page is for information sharing and for answering questions in regards to the work Hoopa Tribal Forestry implements.

The Hoopa Valley Tribal Forestry Department under the direction of the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council is responsible for the management of over 87,000 acres of timberland. Hoopa Tribal Forestry's management practices have adopted methods that help maintain and better protect sensitive habitats that our wildlife and natural resources depend on. The forests of the Hoopa Reservation have been and still

are utilized by Hoopa Tribal Members for hunting and gathering. These cultural activities continue today. The forest grows an abundance of culturally useful plant species, such as bear grass, hazel sticks, and ferns. The Forests also provide habitat favorable to the animal species tribal members have hunted for subsistence and for cultural uses, such as dance regalia. The management is facilitated by the Hoopa Valley Tribes "Forest Management Plan" (FMP) which has been in place since 1994. The Hoopa Tribes FMP introduced a shift from a pure commercial timber production operation to a more environmentally aware and responsible management strategy that focused more on sustainability and multiple resource uses. Hoopa Tribal Forestry consists of several environmental specialty departments: Timber Department, Wildlife Department, Planning Department, Fuels Management Department, and Silvicultural Department. These departments all work within the Natural Resource Division more commonly known as The Hoopa Tribal Forestry Department. This is a safe space strictly for information purposes. Racism, sexism, arguing, bullying, spam, politics, bots, social media trolls, or misinformation spreading will not be allowed or tolerated on this page; violators will be banned and blocked.

Update: please call 530-376-3747
01/20/2026

Update: please call 530-376-3747

Yesterday, the Forestry-Fuels Department, led by Kevin Lane, partnered with the Tribal Historic Preservation Department,...
11/20/2025

Yesterday, the Forestry-Fuels Department, led by Kevin Lane, partnered with the Tribal Historic Preservation Department, overseen by Keduescha Colegrove, in an experimental cultural fire application. Basket weavers were encouraged to burn beargrass to create favorable conditions for basketry materials. This collaboration reflected vision, responsibility, and expertise, and was an exciting success. Each participant expressed joy and a sense of catharsis in maintaining the resource with fire. HVTF is proud to bridge these stewardship actions, making participation accessible to those who utilize the resource.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Forestry!! The first wave of trick-or-treaters has survived their scare and claimed their candy. We’ve still got plenty of treats left—bring your little ones by!

A big thank you to everyone involved in this week’s cultural burning—Forestry, Fire, the Tribal Heritage Preservation Of...
10/24/2025

A big thank you to everyone involved in this week’s cultural burning—Forestry, Fire, the Tribal Heritage Preservation Office, and the Hoopa Council. Most of all, gratitude goes to the basket weavers and Hupa cultural practitioners who not only keep this work relevant but also convey its importance to our leaders.

This collaboration allows us to honor the expectations of our people and fulfill our responsibilities in this moment. Cultural burning has been practiced by generations before us, and it is our duty to navigate bureaucracy so that this practice continues into the future. Tse' diya

Attention: Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to su...
10/15/2025

Attention: Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting Native students pursuing higher education in Natural Resources. Preference will be given to students whose degree or area of study directly involves management of Forest Resources or Fire.

Scholarship amount: $2,000 to $4,000 for high school seniors, college students, and graduate students. The $4,000 award is contingent upon college and graduate students being accepted in a school for a Forestry or Fire degree.

Complete the form online at https://app.ezfiledrop.com/546117/picard-2026 and upload all required documents.

10/10/2025

We at Hoopa Forestry extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the contractor who tragically passed away yesterday. Our thoughts are with all who are grieving this loss, and we honor his memory and contributions.

☎️ Our phones are currently down! We apologize for the inconvenience. We plan to have them restored by the end of the mo...
02/12/2025

☎️ Our phones are currently down! We apologize for the inconvenience. We plan to have them restored by the end of the month.
If you need to reach us we are open Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.

10/02/2024

Applications for the Hazardous Tree Removal Project are now available for community members at the Hoopa Forestry Department. The deadline to apply is October 18th, 2024. Forestry personnel will begin assessing properties and identifying hazard trees next week. Once identified, these hazard trees will be removed as soon as possible. Priority for tree removal will be determined by the Hazardous Tree Assessment conducted by Forestry personnel. We understand the importance and urgency of this situation and we will do our best to reduce the threat of hazard trees to human health and safety moving forward.

10/02/2024

As part of our ongoing effort to restore traditional prairies, Hoopa Forestry and Hoopa Fire Department personnel will be conducting a 45.6 acre cultural burn of Pumpkin Prairie (Bald Hill O38) later today. Proposed ignition time is 5 PM. It is our goal to maintain this prairie by burning annually for the next 3 years followed by biennial burns. We request that everybody refrain from using Bloody Camp Road today through tomorrow. A map of the burn area will be available at Hoopa Forestry following the completion of the burning. Please call Hoopa Forestry if you have any questions regarding this cultural burn. Thanks.

Quentin Matilton
Interim Forest Manager/ Forestry Planner

Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? Sovereign Days Parade 2024! 🐾🧡🩵💜🐾 We hope everyone enjoyed their Scooby fruit snacks an...
08/13/2024

Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you?
Sovereign Days Parade 2024! 🐾🧡🩵💜🐾
We hope everyone enjoyed their Scooby fruit snacks and Scooby graham crackers!

Yours truly,
Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, Velma, and Scooby

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40 Orchard Street
Hoopa, CA
95546

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(530) 625-4284

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