Emergency Dead Tree Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2003048508
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Emergency Dead Tree Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2003
Document Description
This project consists of the emergency removal of dead and diseased trees and other vegetation on non-federal lands in order to protect natural resources, lives, property and community infrastructure from wildfire and falling hazards associated with dead trees. This also includes tree removal to protect key evacuation routes, communication sites and a general reduction in the buildup of forest fuels. Various resources, including crews from county, state and federal levels of government as well as private crews will be used to remove and dispose of the dead trees. Various funding sources will be used to finance these operations. The resource protection requirements of the Forest Practice Act will still apply.
Contact Information
Name
Doug Forest
Agency Name
Department of Forestry And Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
Other Location Info
San Diego, San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080(b)(4)/15269(b)(6)
Reasons for Exemption
The project area has been declared a local emergency by al three counties. Governor Davis made an Emergency Proclamation of March 7, 2003, in accordance with the Energency services Act and sections 8625 and 8558(b) of the Government Code and has ordered CDF to help expedite the clearing of the dead trees working in conjunction with other agencies. failure to mitigate this hazard in a timely fashion will likely result in significant natural resource damage, property loss and the potential loss of life.
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