Peterson Fuel Break Modification
Summary
SCH Number
2016048367
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Peterson Fuel Break Modification
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/26/2016
Document Description
The existing fuel break is located at the 4,000' level of the southern Sierra Nevada of eastern Fresno County near the community of Pine Ridge. This 185 acre project is defined as 200' on both sides of Peterson Road. The mixed conifer over story comprised of 90% ponderosa pine has sustained up to 100% mortality in select locations. Understory maintenance and dead tree removal shall be performed to restore fuel break viability. Tree boles shall be limbed, bucked, and decked for land owners non-commercial use or for disposal. Understory maintenance and slash resulting from tree felling shall be chipped, masticated, or pile burned by hand or tractor.
Contact Information
Name
Edwin Simpson
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno
Township
10S
Range
24E
Section
16,21,
Base
MDB&M
Other Information
Sections: 22,26,27
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15304 C:4
Reasons for Exemption
The existing fuel break is located at the 4,000' level of the southern Sierra Nevada of eastern Fresno County near the community of Pine Ridge. This 185 acre project is defined as 200' on both sides of Peterson Road. The mixed conifer over story comprised of 90% ponderosa pine has sustained up to 100% mortality in select locations. Understory maintenance and dead tree removal shall be performed to restore fuel break viability. Tree boles shall be limbed, bucked, and decked for land owners non-commercial use or for disposal. Understory maintenance and slash resulting from tree felling shall be chipped, masticated, or pile burned by hand or tractor.
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