Monterey Pines Forest Fire Management Project
Summary
SCH Number
2014088080
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Monterey Pines Forest Fire Management Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/8/2014
Document Description
Conduct an approximately 20 acre, periodic, prescribed burn with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) in the Monterey Pine forest at San Simeon Campground in order to decrease fuel loads, stimulate new seedlings, and diversify the age structure. No more than 20 acres would be burned per year, provided project objectives are met.
Contact Information
Name
Doug Barker
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Other Location Info
Hearst San Simeon State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor public alterations in the condition of land and vegetion which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and is included as "prescribed burns to restore native vegetation, reduce fuel loads, and control invasive exotic or alien species" and "resource management projects" in the Department of Park and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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