Tamarisk Removal Washes - Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)
Summary
SCH Number
2008128311
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Tamarisk Removal Washes - Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/30/2008
Document Description
This project will permanently remove all tamarisk plants in the washes of Ocotillo Wells SVRA. Tamarisk is to be killed; either by pulling, foliar spraying, basal bark treatment or cutting at ground level and/or stump treating with herbicide. All cut or pulled tamarisk will be left on the project site. Wherever there is standing or running water, and along an existing wash or trail, slash will be hand carried a short distance (up to 30 feet) to adjacent higher ground. Treated stumps will be cut at ground level and left in place.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Hollenbeck
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
Borrego Springs
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed project will be a minor alteration in the condition of land by removing exotic plants and will not have a detrimental effect on the environment, archaeological site, or wildlife species.
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