Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council-San Jacinto WUO Dead & Dying Tree Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2016108170
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council-San Jacinto WUO Dead & Dying Tree Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/17/2016
Document Description
The San Jacinto Mountains Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is located in a densely overgrown forest which has been subject to major tree mortality due to the ongoing drought conditions and resulting epidemic bark beetle infestations, primarily affecting Coulter, Ponderosa, Jeffery and Sugar Pines. This project will assist owners of property within the WUI with costly removal of standing dead and dying trees that pose a fire and safety hazard to structures. Trees 36 to 48 inches Diameter at Breast Height (dbh) will receive priority consideratino for removal as the cost to remove one of hese trees runs between $1,000 to $1,1500 or more.
Contact Information
Name
Gregg Bratcher
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alteration to land.
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