City of Merced
Summary
SCH Number
2000028053
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
City of Merced
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/8/2000
Document Description
This project, to be carried out by the City of Merced along with residents and volunteers, involves the planting of 725 street trees in various locations throughout the City. Grant funding will also be used to conduct a program to educate the public about the importance of urban trees and their need for long-term and appropriate maintenance. It is anticipated that this project will commence April 2000, and be completed by February 2001. The trees proposed for this project are non-native ornamentals, selected for their adaptability to local environmental conditions, disease resistance, appropriateness to the planting site, shade capacity, lack of significance nuisance potential, etc. Fifteen-gallon planting stock will be used. Trees will be planted, staked and tied, watered and maintained in accordance with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's tree planting guidelines. All maintenance practices will be performed in compliance with arboricultural standards as required by the CDF.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Oldra
Agency Name
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, Sierra South Office
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Merced
Counties
Merced
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
As lead agency under CEQA, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection finds that this project is Categorically Exempt. This project involves minor alterations to land and vegetation including the planting of new landscaping trees. As this is a heavily disturbed urban environment there is a low likelihood of impacting any significant biological resources. CDF's archaeological staff have reviewed this project and determined that there are no cultural or historic resources present in the project vicinity. CDF's finds that the proposed activities will pose a less than significant impact to the environment including cultural, historic and biological resources.
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