Prescribed Burns of PCT Plots
Summary
SCH Number
2007028199
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Prescribed Burns of PCT Plots
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/22/2007
Document Description
Project work includes seven Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) burn plots west and south of Burney Creek in the State Park. The project area totals approximately 55 acres. The plots will be burned as weather permits which may span several years. Conditions to protect cultural resources in burn plots have been incorporated into the Burn Plan. The Deparment has begun a long term project to reduce fuel loading/buildup in McArthur-Burney Falls MSP through prescribed burning and mechanical removal of fuels.
Contact Information
Name
Ken Walters
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Shasta
Other Location Info
McArthur-Burney Fall Memorial State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alteration in the condition of public land and vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and is included as "prescribed burns to restore native vegation, reduce fuel loads, and control invasive exotic or alien species" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activiies, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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