Pine Mountain Lake Fuel Break
Summary
SCH Number
2009078329
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Pine Mountain Lake Fuel Break
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2009
Document Description
Project is to conduct mechanical fuel reduction within designated segments of this strategic fire defense system. Approximately 80% of the project area is currently in a defensible condition since it is pasture or agricultural. The objective of this project is to treat hazardous fuels on small segments, totaling approximately 120 acres, of this established fuel break. These segments are made up of defense brush and oak woodland patches. Work consists of tractor piling of "ladder fuels", primarily brush and small trees to create a defensible shaded fuel break. Piles will be burned at a later time in accordance with a permit issued by the APCD. Immediately following pilling operations, areas will be seeded with an approved weed free dry-land grass mix. Seeding will be done in order to recapture the site and minimize resprouting of undesired brush and live oak. Where grass production is not the landowner's primary objective, mechanical mastication may be used. Mastication will treat ladder fuels by shredding vegetation to an average level of less than 6". In certain areas, residual trees may be pruned to a height of 8' or more. No overstory trees will be removed.
Contact Information
Name
Steve Hollett
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tuolumne
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project does not involve the removal of healthy, mature or scenic trees. Project will result in improvement in wildlife habitat. Project activities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species or significant erosion or sedimentation of surface waters. No soil disturbance will occur near riparian areas or streams. All elderberry plants will be retained. Protection measures for documented cultural resources are contained in a confidential archaeological report. All burning will be d one in accordance with a burn permit from the Tuolumne County APCD.
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