Tire Tree Prescribed Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2010118048
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Tire Tree Prescribed Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/3/2010
Document Description
Conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 150 acres of mixed conifer forest near the South Grove at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to restore the natural role of fire, improve wildlife habitat, reduce fuel hazard, and reduce fuel density to protect the giant sequoia grove. Project will comply with California State Park, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and local Air Pollution Control District regulations.
Contact Information
Name
Heather M Reith
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Tuolumne
Other Location Info
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
C: 4; S: 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 S 15300.4.
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