City of Arcata Morris Forest Acquistion
Summary
SCH Number
2009118112
Public Agency
City of Arcata
Document Title
City of Arcata Morris Forest Acquistion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/17/2009
Document Description
Purchase of the 114 acre Morris property to add to the 175 acre Sunny Brae Forest in the City of Arcata for habitat protection, education, research and passive public use.
Contact Information
Name
Larry Oetker
Agency Name
City of Arcata
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata
Counties
Humboldt
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Sec. 15301 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of acquistion of land for fish and wildlife conservation proposes. The lands will become part of the Sunny Brae Forest and be managed as a sustainable forest that includes protection for riparian and other sensitive areas and associated wildlife. The acquisition will promote puble access to the Sunny Brae forest and maintain the lands in their natural state. The proposed acquistion will rezone the property from a residential status to Public Facility (Natural Resources).
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