Invasive Plant Removal in Management Areas
Summary
SCH Number
2005108283
Public Agency
Fish & Game #5
Document Title
Invasive Plant Removal in Management Areas
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/17/2005
Document Description
Eucalyptus trees and shrubs will be eradicated throughout the Reserve by first using state approved herbicide and later felling trees and shrubs. Biomass from activity will be disposed of either by chipping, left in place as erosion control or taken offsite. The small stands of eucalyptus pose a fire hazard and inhibit native vegetation growth due to the build up of alleopathic leave little below the trees and shrubs. A current Form 880 (standard Pesticide Use Recommendation Form) for the selected herbicide is on file. Sawyers from California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CDF) and will be used to safely fell trees. All vegetation maintenance will be conductecd in a manner that will not be in conflict with Reserve rules and regulations or other regulatory requirements. No biological or cultural resource impacts will occur from this project. Native wildlife including the California gnatcatcher will benefit directly from this restoration activity.
Contact Information
Name
Theresa A. Stewart
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game, Region 5
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Carlsbad
Counties
San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15307
Reasons for Exemption
Project is exempt as CDFG is a regulatory agency that is authorized by state law to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource. In addition, these activities are a necessary habitat protection tool and is one of many ". . . wildlife preservation activities of the State Department of Fish and Game."
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