Sunrise Fuel Break
Summary
SCH Number
2006118215
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Sunrise Fuel Break
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/27/2006
Document Description
This project consists of the maintenance of the historic Sunrise Fuel Break established during the 1950's. The existing fuel break stretches for about 8.5 miles and averages 300' wide. The fuell break was designed to help protect the community of Julian and their outlying rural areas from wildfires coming from the east. The flammable fuels consist of; mixed chaparral, grassy meadows, and some dead conifers killed by either the bark beetle or past fires. Work to be done consists of brush removal, falling of dead trees, and pruning limbs of live hardwoods and conifers up to 6 feet. The maintenance the fuel break will be accomplished by either mechanical chipping of material, piling and burning, or broadcast burning. Hand lines may be constructed on the perimeter of the fuel break when burning the fuel break. The property owners consist of private, BLM and State Parks. All fuel break maintenance shall be done in cooperation with these partners.
Contact Information
Name
Thomas Porter
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
Town of Julian
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The exemption allows for the maintenance of existing facilities including the manipulation of native vegetation. The Sunrise Fuel Break was designed for safety and welfare of all the people living in the rural mountainous areas of Julian, California and outlying communities.
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