Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area Tamarisk Removal Project
Summary
SCH Number
2011088144
Public Agency
Fish & Game #6
Document Title
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area Tamarisk Removal Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/15/2011
Document Description
The project includes 45 linear miles, or 2,800 acres, of desert washes with vegetation at the various sites consisting of a mixture of native and non-native desert species. The project includes the removal of tamarisk trees from desert washes over a period of four years by the Applicant. The removal methods consist of hand removal and paint/daub, basal bark treatment, and/or foliar spraying. The removal of the tamarisk trees by the Applicant, or its authorized representative, shall take place using hand pump sprayers, backpack sprayers, or spray equipment mounted to a rubber-tired all terrain vehicles (ATVs) as necessary to apply the herbicide. Gas-powered chainsaws, loppers, hand saws, or similar equipment shall be used to remove the tamarisk.
Contact Information
Name
Michael D. Flores
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Imperial, San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
C:7;S:21084,15307
Reasons for Exemption
The Applicant is a Resource Agency working to restore and enhance the natural environment from the overrun of nonnative Tamarisk trees in desert washes within the confines of its state parks system. This project will bring a benefit to the 2,800 acres, or 45 linear miles, of desert streambeds that will have the nonnative Tamarisk tree removed.
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