Winton Training Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2013108427
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Winton Training Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/31/2013
Document Description
Vegetation consists of a mixed confier stand over widely scattered brush. The project area had the majority of the understory removed in 2011 under a Fuels Reduction Emergency. The project area is approximately 115 acres in size. The proposed project will consist of a prescribed burn to provide live fire training. The prescibed burn is also intended to maintain the fuel break by removing the forest litter which has accumulated since the 2011 project. Perimeter fire control lines will consist of existing roads, existing roads, existing dozer line, and new dozer line. Interior lines will be constructed by hand crews using scraping tools.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Whitson
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Calaveras
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project fits under portions of 15304--Minor alterations to land. The project consists of burning light forest litter. A query of the CNDDB did not reveal the presence of any sensitive species within the project area. The project boundaries were designed to avoid a Class II watercourse. The project area does not contain any known archaeological sites. A burn permit will be obtained from the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District, and all burning shall be conducted in accordance with that permit.
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