Alder Creek FSC Fuel Reduction Chipping Project
Summary
SCH Number
2007068028
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Alder Creek FSC Fuel Reduction Chipping Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2007
Document Description
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will fund the use of mobile chippers to dispose of vegetative material along roadsides. A contracted chipping service, with a crew of eight and a large chipper, will operate within the Sequoia Crest Housing Development to chip the material. Chips may be scattered on the individual landowner properties or will be placed on a dirt road in the development for dust control. The source of chipped vegetation will be material brought to the road side edge and piled at landowner expense. This action is a consequence of removing tree limbs and brush that form fire ladders, which encourage the formation of crown fires and severe fire behavior that results in damage to natural resources and homes.
Contact Information
Name
David Shy
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tulare
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15308
Reasons for Exemption
This action is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. Operations do not involve ground disturbing activities, are largely confined to roadsides, are not likely to result in degradation of watercourses or riparian vegetation, and are not likely to result in harm to wildlife species. Removal of vegetation is accomplished by hand without the use of heavy equipment. This project operates solely within the confines of a developed housing area and removes vegetation with the intent of reducing the environmental threat to natural resources and homes.
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