Swall Meadows Fire Fuel Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2008078420
Public Agency
Wheeler Crest Fire Protection District
Document Title
Swall Meadows Fire Fuel Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/29/2008
Document Description
The natural wildland fire interval for the Swall Meadows area is approximately every 10 years. This community which sits in a natural setting is highly desirable for building homes but also at high risk as stated by the California Fire Alliance. Fortunately the area has not burned extensively for 50+ years resulting in an artificial buildup of fire fuels. This fire district has a fire history of large wildland fires every 10-20 years (1974, 1981, 2002), which burn into and through parts of the community. This "at risk" community is exposed to a high level of life and property loss due to wildfire.
Contact Information
Name
Robin Conners
Agency Name
Wheeler Crest Fire Protection District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mono
Other Location Info
Swall Meadows
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304(i)
Reasons for Exemption
(i) Fuel management activities within 30 feet of structures to reduce the volume of flammable vegetation, provided that the acitivities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species or significant erosion and sedimentation of surface waters.
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