Hidden Falls Regional Park - Fuel Load Reduction and Related Fire Safe Activities Project (SNC 070246)
Summary
SCH Number
2008068146
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Hidden Falls Regional Park - Fuel Load Reduction and Related Fire Safe Activities Project (SNC 070246)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2008
Document Description
Placer County, Department of Facility Services is requesting $506,207 from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy's Competitive Grants Program to create three shaded fuel breaks and a firebreak on 108 acres of Hidden Falls Regional Park. The principle vegetation types are mixed oak savanna, blue oak woodland, and annual grassland.
Contact Information
Name
Angela Avery
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Auburn
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
Outside the City of Auburn
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed vegetation management and fuel reduction activities are not expected to generate any significant environmental effects. This project will reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire, protect both the Deadman Creek and Coon Creek watersheds, and improve native forest composition and structure. Project work will be performed by a hand crew, a masticator, and an all-terrain mower.
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