Forest Thinning and Biomass Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2011058016
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Forest Thinning and Biomass Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/4/2011
Document Description
Conduct forest thinning and hazard fuel reduction on 29 acres at Burton Creek State Park to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and to improve native forest composition and structure. Work will include: mechanical forest thinning, chipping and removal of biomass (wood chips) for off-site utilitzation.
Contact Information
Name
Dianne Cassano
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
Burton Creek State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alteration in the condition of land and vegetation that does not involve the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees except for forestry purposes and is included as "resource management projects" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR section 15300.4.
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