Saline Valley Ecological Reserve TamariskTreatment
Summary
SCH Number
2015128382
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Saline Valley Ecological Reserve TamariskTreatment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/24/2015
Document Description
The project will maintain previous treatment areas for the fast-growing woody weed species tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima or T. aphylla) on approximately 4 acres within the Saline Valley Ecological Reserve (Ecological Reserve). Tamarisk provides lower wildlife habitat value and can displace native vegetation through a number of mechanisms incluing increased fire danager and increased soil salinity. Tamarisk infestations are particularly damaging to wetlands such as those present on the Ecological Reserve due to the plant's ability to quickly outcomplete native vegetation, high water consumption, and establish deep roots altering groundwater levels.
Contact Information
Name
Alisa Ellsworth
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Inyo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations to Land,
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