Cookson Ranch Sudden Oak Death Treatment
Summary
SCH Number
2011018196
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
Cookson Ranch Sudden Oak Death Treatment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/26/2011
Document Description
Cutting of tanoak and California bay trees and shrubs that are infected with Phytopthora ramorum, or within an area of approximately 100 meters from infected material. P.ramorum, also known as Sudden Oak Death, was confirmed in this isolated area and treatment is proposed to check the rapid spread of the disease. Trees cut will not be used for commercial purposes. Branch and leaf materials created will be chipped on-site, or burned at existing burn pile sites under permit.
Contact Information
Name
Yana Valachovic
Agency Name
University of California Cooperative Extension
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Other Location Info
Blue Lake (nearest, 10 mi SW)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304(i) - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor public or private alteration in the condition of vegetation. Infected trees and primary host species within a 100 meter buffer are to be removed, with branches and filiage disposal by chipping or pile burning.
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