Shaver Lake Western Flank Protection Zone
Summary
SCH Number
2005088131
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Shaver Lake Western Flank Protection Zone
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/8/2005
Document Description
This project consists of creation of a modified fuel break along 1.8 miles of the Old Routt Mill Road from the Fresno County Water Treatment Plant to Highway 168. The project will mechanically thin brush and small trees 200' on each side of the road in order to establish a fuel break between Jose Basin and Shaver Lake. The fuel ladder will be removed to 8' in height. The timberaxe masticator will be used to remove brush and trees of less than 8" diameter at breast height. In areas of limited access brush will be hand cut and stacked. The slash will be chipped by the TimberAxe or stacked and burned in places of limited access.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Whitson
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 4 Exemption includes minor public or private alterations in the conditions of land, water and/or vegetation. A query of the California Natural Diversity Database in July of 2005 detected twelve potential sensitive species. The results were reviewed with DFG who was concerned about the possibility of one plant occuring on or adjacent to the project area. The District Biologist for the Sierra National Forest was contacted and she gave a detailed write up stating the most likely location was the chaparral and ponderosa pine interface. Two detailed walk-throughs of the area found that none of the species are present within the project area. A CDF archaeologist reviewed the project area and archaeological records and felt that the area has been adequately surveyed. Burning will only be conducted on permissible air quality burn days. The project as proposed will not have a significant impact on the environment.
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