Loney Meadow Aspen Regeneration Project: Phase 2 Project (SNC 588)
Summary
SCH Number
2012098141
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Loney Meadow Aspen Regeneration Project: Phase 2 Project (SNC 588)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/13/2012
Document Description
The South Yuba Citizens League is requesting $49,265.64 in funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy's Grant Program for four acres of meadow restoration in the Tahoe National Forest. The proposed project includes using hand tools to remove small conifers (less than 10 inches in diameter at breast height) from the existing aspen groves, piling condifers to be used as grazing barriers, enhancing two of the four acrea for aspen regeneratin complying with USFS Best Management Practices specified in the applicable Forest Plan, removing old interpretive signs and designing and installing 15 new iterpretive signs. The purpose of the project is to provdie a healthy, native forest, reduce fire rerisks, improve habitat, and accomplish meadow restoration. The project would enhance aspen grove and meadow health, and reduce the risk of fire.
Contact Information
Name
Marji Feliz
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Nevada
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15333, 15303, 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Small Habitat Restoration Projects. Construction of Small Structures. Repair of existing facilities.
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