Westridge Trail Reroute
Summary
SCH Number
2003038298
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Westridge Trail Reroute
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2003
Document Description
Decommission approximately 250-300 linear feet of the Westridge Trail at The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and construct a new trail section parallel to existing route to eliminate poor trail alignment, hazardous trail conditions, and damage to natural resources. Decommissioned trail segment will be rehabilitated by constructing a series of check and soil dams with native materials on-site, within the entrenched area. No chainsaw or tree removal work will occur from January 15 thru September 30, unless surveys determine no raptors are nesting in the vicinity of the project site. Project will protect public safety, improve accessibility, and eliminate existing entrenchment/erosion by restoring natural drainage patterns on decommissioned portions of trail.
Contact Information
Name
Shaelyn Strattan
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
class 1, 4; sec. 15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair and minor alteration of existing facilities and topographical features, involving negligible use beyond current levels; and minor alterations in the condition of land and vegetation, that does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
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