Desert Tortoise Translocation onto Existing State Lands
Summary
SCH Number
2008098254
Public Agency
Fish & Game #7
Document Title
Desert Tortoise Translocation onto Existing State Lands
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/22/2008
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 translocations 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
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6,Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Continued: Section 15308- Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of natural Resources- Class 7
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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