Eucalyptus removal at Ellicott Unit
Summary
SCH Number
1999118135
Public Agency
Hueneme School District
Document Title
Eucalyptus removal at Ellicott Unit
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/19/1999
Document Description
13 large eucalyptus trees (E globulus) will be removed along the southern boundary of the Elliont Unit/Santa Cruz long-toed salamander Ecological Reserve. The project is part of an on-going, larger effort of non-native vegetation control undertaken by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex which co-manages the property per a Cooperative Agreeement with the Department. The trees are located along the access road and will be cut and removed in stages and lowered to the ground via block and tackle. The project will not take place during the migratory period of the salamonder and will commence in early June 2000 to be completed by November 1, 2000.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Hunter
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game, Region 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 Class 4(d)
Reasons for Exemption
The removal of exotic eucalyptus and other non-active vegetation is consistent with the Revised Draft Recovery Plan for the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (1999) and the
Cooperative Agreement between the Department and the USFWS (1997, 1987). Encroachment by exotic plants reduces the upland habitat utilized by the salamander during certain stages of its life history. The eucalyptus control will take place during the non-migratory period and to avoid unnecessary impact to native vegetation, the trees will be removed in sections and lowered to the ground by block and tackle. The projet will not only remove a potential seed source for re-infestation, it will also provide an opportunity to improve and restore salamander habitat.
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