City of South Lake Tahoe Barbara Fuel Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2014068040
Public Agency
California Tahoe Conservancy
Document Title
City of South Lake Tahoe Barbara Fuel Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/2/2014
Document Description
Project involves cutting and removal of trees and brush considered to be a fuel hazard potentially adding to the potential for catastrophic loss during a wildfire. Positive impacts to forest health can also be expected as inter-tree competition will be reduced, supporting increased vigor and growth rates for residual conifers, thereby reducing damage from agents such as insect and disease.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Hirt
Agency Name
California Tahoe Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves removing diseased, dead or small trees that pose a threat to public safety since they are a fuel hazard. The tree removal involves minor, temporary, short-term use of the land has no negligible or no permanent effects on the environment due to the method of removal and the physical condition of the trees. All project work will be performed by low impact rubber tire cut-to-length mechanical equipment on slopes less than 10%. No pile or understory burning shall occur. Project will comply with all CA Forest Practices rules, Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency requirements.
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