Vegetation Removal and Prescribed Fire
Summary
SCH Number
2009098318
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Vegetation Removal and Prescribed Fire
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/30/2009
Document Description
Remove vegetation and conduct a prescribed burn to increase the overall health of the forest and eliminate excessive buildup of surface fuels on 100 acres at Burton Creek State Park. Cut hazardous trees in danger of falling and trees less than 14" in diameter using chainsaws and hand tools to thin vegetation prior to the prescribed burn. Place slash from cut trees in piles and burn or chip and scatter chipped material on site or transport it to an off-site facility. Excavate fire lines to expose mineral soil around burn plots. Spread native mulch and soil on the fire lines after burns are completed to rehabilitate the excavated areas.
Contact Information
Name
Diane Cassano
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Placer
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alteration in the condition of land and vegetation that does not involve the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees except for forestry purposes.
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