Giant Sequoia Water Stress Research
Summary
SCH Number
2007088010
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Giant Sequoia Water Stress Research
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/1/2007
Document Description
This is a scientific research project to be conducted by tree physiology and ecology scientists from the University of California, Berkeley. They will measure water conductance and other tree physiological attributes along the height of several old growth giant sequoia trees. These measurements are done by climbing the trees using ropes. Minor vegetative matter is collected from the crowns of trees for destructive sampling in the laboratory. Field work will be approximately one week in August and one week in October of 2007.
Contact Information
Name
Tim Robards
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
15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of data collection and scientific analysis and does not result in any significant impacts. Climbing of old growth giant sequoia trees is carefully implemented to avoid damage. Procedures to do so are well proven and have been successfully implemented in nearby National Parks. Trees will be surveyed prior to climbing to ensure no occupied migratory bird nest sites are present. No other environmental resources are potentially impacted.
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