Thousands of seedlings to be planted where Creek Fire burned

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Bass Lake Ranger District is now working to restore the area after the devastating loss of trees during the Creek Fire.

The Sierra National Forest is offering a progressive seedling program.

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Over the next six weeks, more than 150,000 seedlings will be planted on 620 acres. They will be a mixture of ponderosa pine, incense cedar and sugar pine trees.

People who live in North Fork, Oakhurst and Mariposa are encouraged to plant ponderosa pine seedlings on their properties.
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Seedlings are available at the Ranger District office in North Fork.