Western Zone Complex Prescribed Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2010018205
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Western Zone Complex Prescribed Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/21/2010
Document Description
Conduct prescribed burns at Henry W. Coe State Park to promote tree growth by creating a nutrient rich ask and soil bed, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce fuel hazard and fuel density to natural levels to decrease the potential of wildfire ignition and decrease the incidence of lethal scorch in the event of future wildlife. Project is divided into five plots totaling approximately 5,500 acres of mixed ponderosa pine, oak woodland and chaparral in the northwestern portion of the park. One plot will be burned every one to two years until all five plots are burned. Firebreaks approximately 24" wide will be made around each plot and identified resources requiring protection. In addition, work will mow parts of the Madrone Soda Spring Trail prior to burning. Project will be done as part of the Vegetation Management Program with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Contact Information
Name
Jill Poudrette
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Monterey
Other Location Info
Henry W. Coe State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Sect. 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alterations in the condition of land and vegetation that do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, included as "prescribed burns to restore native vegetation" and "resource management projects" on the Department's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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