Howard Forest Star Thistle Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2007088056
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Howard Forest Star Thistle Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2007
Document Description
This project involves control burning yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis L.), a noxious weed species, to control it's spread at the CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit Headquarters facility known as Howard Forest. The project involves the ignition of grassy areas to burn star thistle plants within several units comprising a total of 12 acres. The fire will be contained and eventually extinguished using "wet lines" (i.e., perimeter lines wetted with water) applied using fire engines. As part of this process, fire fighters will be trained using this firefighting technique.
Contact Information
Name
Jeanette Pedersen
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Willits
Counties
Mendocino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves very minor ground disturbance. The CNDDB was consulted and proposed activities will not result in taking of rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal species as the necessary habitat is not present and/or the proposed treatment will not be detrimental. The CAL FIRE archaeologist was consulted and reports that because this project is within a disturbed context, and consequently no impacts are anticipated to cultural resources, Exemption 24 (Disturbed Areas) of Archaeological Review Procedures for CDF Projects (Foster 2003) is applicable. Burning under proper weather conditions, the establishment of fire control lines, presence of firefighters and equipment on site will minimize the potential for fire escape or hazards to the environment or to the public.
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