Feather River Inn - Timberland Conversion
Summary
SCH Number
2006068082
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Feather River Inn - Timberland Conversion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/13/2006
Document Description
4.38 acres of timberland will be converted for the purpose of restoring and upgrading an existing 54 acre resort that has been in operation since 1918. Converted areas will be occupied by landscaping, golf course or replacement cabins. Merchantable logs will be removed and all residual slash will be chipped or burned. Remaining timberlands will be fully stocked following operations. The conversion of timberland requires the approval of Timberland Conversion Permit by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF). The permit exempts the landowner from the Forest Practice Rules stocking requirements following timber operations. The area will be cleared of vegetation under a CDF approved Timber Harvesting Plan (THP). An approved THP will be required prior to the commencement of timber operations.
Contact Information
Name
Allen Robertson
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Blairsden
Counties
Plumas
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project includes the clearing of commercial tree species for the purpose of restoring and upgrading an existing facility. Necessary building/demolition permits have been approved by Plumas County and the proposed use is in conformance with local land use restrictions. Timber harvesting operations and clearing will be conducted in compliance with an approved Timber Harvesting Plan. The lead agency finds that the project is in conformance with the Categorical Exemption Class 1 (CCR 15301) and that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. In accordance with the California Forest Practice Rules (CCR §1105.2) the Director has determined that (1) the applicant has a bona fide intent to cover in light of the current and predicted economic ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed conversion; (2) to conversion is environmentally feasible given existing site specific characteristics, including, but not limited to, the suitability of the soils, slope, aspect, quality and quantity of water, and micro climate.
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