Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve Eucalyptus Removal
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2014121035
Lead Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve Eucalyptus Removal
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
Ecological Reserve / Resource Conservation (Coastal Zone)
Document Description
Note: Review Per Lead
This IS/MND evaluates the environmental effects of removing eucalyptus trees in the Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve. The proposed project would be implemented over the course of 10 years. It includes the removal of up to 1,150 small eucalyptus trees (<36" dbh) and 75 large eucalyptus trees (>36"dbh) from four groves, varying in size from 1.3 to 8.2 acres. Nine other groves on the Reserve would remain. Eucalyptus would be removed between August 1 and November 1 of each year to avoid biological impacts. Trees would be cut and felled in place with chainsaws. All stumps would be treated with herbicide to prevent re-growth. Small branches would be chipped and chips scattered on-site to a depth of 6 inches or less. Logs and large branches would be hauled away. Replanting with native plants would occur where natural recruitment does not occur.
Contact Information
Name
Dave Feliz
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Monterey
Cross Streets
Elkhorn Road and Strawberry Road
Zip
95076
Total Acres
13.6
Parcel #
131-051-001-000, 023-000, 067-000
State Highways
Hwy 1
Railways
UPRR
Airports
No
Schools
Elkhorn ES
Waterways
Elkhorn Slough
Township
13S
Range
2E
Other Location Info
Royal Oaks
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 5 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region 3 (RWQCB), California State Lands Commission (SLC), Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency
Development Types
Other (Eucalyptus removal)
Local Actions
Coastal Permit
Project Issues
Biological Resources, Coastal Zone, Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.