Palomar Observatory Fuel Break Project
Summary
SCH Number
2008128252
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Palomar Observatory Fuel Break Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/19/2008
Document Description
The Palomar Observatory is located on Palomar Mountain in North San Diego County, and within the Peninsular Range of sourthern Calfiornia. The objective is to reduce the amount of flammable woody material created from oak, brush, and conifer snag cutting; thinning of oak and conifer saplings; pruning of ladder fuels to insure there is space between clumps and to separate crowns to create a fire safe fuel break; remove hazard trees, and; for creating defensible space along both permanent and other fire safe control roads established during fire suppression activities.
Contact Information
Name
David C. Janssen / Shannon JOhnson
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
Minor Alterations to Land.
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