Tree Removal for Resource Protection
Summary
SCH Number
2014128227
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Tree Removal for Resource Protection
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/19/2014
Document Description
In order to protect an environmentally and archeologically sensitive area, an unhealthy Douglas fir tree will be removed in the campground. This 4.98 foot DBH tree has been determined by the State Park Forester to be moved, as they are severe lean, and is likely to fall soon. The targets of this hazard tree cannot be moved, as they are cultural resources and old growth trees, which comprise marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl habitat. Cutting the tree will also prevent the root mass from lifting out of the ground and damaging other large trees and sensitive resources connected to the roots.
Contact Information
Name
Carol Wilson
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Del Norte
Other Location Info
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304 - Class 1, 4
Reasons for Exemption
Maintenance and minor alteration of public facilities involving no expansion of use beyond current levels and minor public alteration in the condition of land and/or vegetation which does not invovle the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
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