Turnback Creek Canyon Fuel Reduction
Summary
SCH Number
2005108374
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Turnback Creek Canyon Fuel Reduction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/19/2005
Document Description
This project is to construct a shaded fuel break. Work will be performed by hand crews using chainsaws and other appropriate hand tools. Heavy equipment will not be used. No work will be performed within 100' of any structure. Vegetation to be retained will include the largest, most fire resistant trees and shrubs available. Target spacing between the live crowns of retained trees and shrubs will be a minimum of one crown width. Vegetation will be spaced so that sufficient quantities of fire retardant can be properly applied during air attack operations. Trees up to 16" dbh may be cut. Retained trees and shrubs will be pruned flush with main stem to a minimum height of 6' (higher if feasible). Cut vegetation will be piled and burned. Piling will be done in such a manner as to facilitate safe and complete burning and to minimize scorching of residual vegetation during burning. Burning will be conducted in accordance with all applicable regulations during weather conditions that are safe for burning. No slash or debris will be allowed to enter any TUD facilities or Turnback Creek.
Contact Information
Name
Dale T. Geldert
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tuolumne
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
A check of DFG's Natural Diversity Database (NDDB) did not reveal the presence of any listed species of plants or animals likely to be negatively impact by this project. Manual cutting and piling of vegetation is exempt from CDF's archaeological survey requirements. A confidential archaeological survey and report and implementation of required protection measures will ensure protection of cultural resources from pile burning. Burning will be conducted in accordance with all applicable regulations during weather conditions that are safe for burning. A 50-foot buffer on each side of Turnback Creek will prevent slash or debris from entering Turnback Creek as well as retaining existing shade canopy.
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