Tree Foundation of Kern Trees for the Millennium
Summary
SCH Number
2000028266
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Tree Foundation of Kern Trees for the Millennium
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/25/2000
Document Description
This project is to be carried by the Tree Foundation of Kern, involves the planting of 500 trees in Panorama Park. It is anticipated that this project will commence in April of 2000 and will be completed by January 2002. Trees will be non-native ornamentals that have been selected for their disease resistance, adaptation to the urban landscape, shade capacity, and minimal litter production. Trees will be in 15 gallon containers, and all 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.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Oldar
Agency Name
Department of Forestry And Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Kern
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 enviroment, 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 thatr the proposed activities will pose a less than significant impact to the environment including cultural, historic and biological resources.
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