Desert Tortoise Translocation onto Exisiting State Lands
Summary
SCH Number
2008098217
Public Agency
Fish & Game Eastern Sierra-Inland Deserts Region
Document Title
Desert Tortoise Translocation onto Exisiting State Lands
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2008
Document Description
The translocation of from one (1) to six (6) desert tortoises to State lands that historically had desert tortoise and were purchased for the protection of species. The tortoises will be placed in a good habitat that currently has low to no desert tortoise population. Collection of monitoring data will contribute to the collective knowledge of translocation as a viable technique.
Contact Information
Name
Tonya Moore
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Other Location Info
Kramer Junction
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec15306,Class6,Sec15308,Class7
Reasons for Exemption
This project is for translocation of one (1) to six (6) desert tortoises in a manner that will not result in the take of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species or significant erosion and sedimentation of surface water and will improve habitat and wildlife resources.
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