Mill Creek Acquisition Forest Ecosystem Restoration & Protection Project
4 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2006062095
Lead Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Mill Creek Acquisition Forest Ecosystem Restoration & Protection Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
7/31/2006
Document Description
Young (average stand age < 25 years), unnaturally dense forest plantations would be thinned (using chainsaws) to (a) maintain the growth of desirable trees and (b) adjust stand structure and species composition to conditions that resemble historical, old-growth forests for the area. Thinning prescriptions would be tailored to meet both interim and long-term objectives related to enhancing wildlife habitat, natural forest processes and aesthetic values. Thinning would occur on a maximum of 1,418 ha (3,503 ac) and would be coordinated with ongoing road-decommissioning projects. Retained trees would be spaced using a variety of patterns (i.e., random, dispersed, aggregated) and target densities (i.e. 30-80 trees per hectare [75-200 trees per acre]) reflecting specific project objectives and future access. Prescriptions would be modified when necessary to protect sensitive resources such as rare plants, wetland habitats and mass wasting areas. Riparian prescriptions have been designed to maintain or enhance desired cold water environments for the beneft of fish and wildlife. Felled trees would be removed within at least 15 m (50 ft.) of drivable roads (that are not to be removed) to mitigate the short-term fire risk.
Contact Information
Name
John E. Harris
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Crescent City
Counties
Del Norte
Cross Streets
Highway 101 and Hamilton Road
Zip
95531
State Highways
101
Waterways
Mill Creek
Other Location Info
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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