Coward Road Hedgerow Project
Summary
SCH Number
2009068279
Public Agency
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Coward Road Hedgerow Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/22/2009
Document Description
The Hedgerow project will plant 1,200' of native plants alongside an organic crop field. The first objective is improving water quality by stabilizing the soil to reduce soil erosion. The second objective is to enhance the filtering of sediments and nutrients form inevitable runnoff through a vegetated hedgerow. The third objective is to reduec harsh winds that can damage crops and contribute to erosion. The fourth objective is improving the quality of habitat for beneficial micro and macro- invertebrates, by removing non-native plants and increasing native plant diversity. This in turn will help to reduce the need for pesticides and herbicides. The fifth objective is for the hedgerow to help block pesticides and herbicides from the adjacent convetional crops.
Contact Information
Name
Zoe Carlson
Agency Name
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project area does not exceed 5 acres and the scope is limited to vegetation restoration. The project is limited to enhancing habitat and improving water quality by re-vegetation with native plant species. Work will be carried out principally with hand labor and not mechanized equipment.
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