Special Events at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
Summary
SCH Number
2007058249
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Special Events at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/18/2007
Document Description
Various special, organized events are routinely held at the Forest, including bicycle races, walk-a-thons, foot races, group hikes or campouts, barbeques, horse riding, orienteering competitions, etc., for which the Department issues Special Use Permits. Permit conditions ensure that public health and safety and the environment are protected through limitations on group size; road and/or trail use restrictions; prohibitions on off-road or off-trail activities; fire use limitations; sanitary facility requirements; emergency preparedness requirements; and post event clean-up requirements for event sponsors. These events are routinely monitored for compliance with Permit provisions by Forest staff.
Contact Information
Name
Wayne Connor
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Lake
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15323
Reasons for Exemption
Categorical Exemption Class 23 provides for the use of existing facilities for public gatherings which are compatible with the facility's design and where there has been a history of similar use. The Forest is specifically authorized - in Public Resources Code, Board of Forestry, Policy and Forest Management Plan - to provide for public recreational activities similar to those described. Protection of the environment and human health and safety are ensured through Special Use Permit conditions and enforcement by Forest staff.
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