Sudden Oak Death Vegetation Treatment
Summary
SCH Number
2009108189
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Sudden Oak Death Vegetation Treatment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/22/2009
Document Description
Remove all diseased live and dead trees and shrubs within the West Pinewood campground loop at MacKerricher State Park to eradicate Phytophthora ramorum, the pathogen that causes sudden oak death (SOD). Cut down approximately thirteen dead and seven live tanoak trees, and fifteen understory shrubs. Treat tanoak stumps with a surface application of gyphosate herbicide to control resprouting and potential future infestation. Burn infected wood in a incinerator that is temporarily placed over a 6' x 12' x 3' deep excavated pit within the campground to collect ashes; and rebury the pit with the excavated soil once the project is completed.
Contact Information
Name
Renee Pasquinelli
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mendocino
Other Location Info
MacKerricher State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303, 15304 - Class 3, 4
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; minor alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mautre, scenic trees except for forestry purposes; and is included as "installation of park facilities such as fencing" and "resource management project" on the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR section 15300.4.
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