Feather River Land Trust has started public access improvements at Olsen Barn Meadow in Chester, with historic barn repairs planned for later this summer. - Work began last week on the parking area, adding a paved accessible parking space and an accessible path with an overlook.
- Construction will close portions of the parking area; visitors are asked to watch for equipment. - Later this summer, the historic Olsen Barn will receive structural repairs, including new sill and siding replacement on weather-exposed sides.
- The project is funded by a federal grant from the Economic Development Administration and matching donor contributions. The meadow was protected in 2015 with community support.