Fuel Reduction in the South Fork American River Watershed
Summary
SCH Number
2014068261
Public Agency
California Conservation Corps
(CCC)
Document Title
Fuel Reduction in the South Fork American River Watershed
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/16/2014
Document Description
Manual fuel reduction activities on approximately 35 acres of densely-forested oak woodland at the Wakumatsu Colony Farm site within the South Fork American River Watershed. Project activities will be to reduce accumulations of brush and invasive species, thinning small trees, and pruning lower limbs to remove ladder fuels. Materials generated will either be chipped and broadcast, or burned on-site. There will be no ground disturbance as a result of this project.
Contact Information
Name
James McLaughlin
Agency Name
California Conservation Corps
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Placerville
Counties
El Dorado
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor Alteration to Land - Fuel management activities to reduce the volume of flammable vegetation. Biological assessment by a CDFW biologist determined activities will not result in take of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species, or adversely impact surface waters. Field review by CCC and ARC staff confirmed that no exceptions apply which would preclude use of a Notice of Exemption.
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