Avenue of the Giants Sudden Oak Death Treatment
Summary
SCH Number
2007028234
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Avenue of the Giants Sudden Oak Death Treatment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/28/2007
Document Description
Remove California bay laurel (Umbellularia california), the principal host plant supporting sporulation of Phytophthora remorum, the organism that causes Sudden Oak Death, from an area between the South Fork Eel River and the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It is anticipated that by removing California bay laurel throughout the project area that the spread of the pathogen north will be allowed.
Contact Information
Name
John E. Harris
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Other Location Info
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the minor public alteration in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.
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