North Campus Western Border Tree Removal and Restoration Project

SCH Number: 2016118044
Lead Agency: University of California, Santa Barbara
Document Title: North Campus Western Border Tree Removal and Restoration Project
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 11/4/2016
Posted: 11/4/2016

Document Description: The Santa Barbara Campus proposes to remove 32 dead eucalyptus trees ranging from 6 to 32-inch dbh located in the dispersed/broken eucalyptus window along the west side of North Campus Faculty Housing and restore the area with the native oak trees. The 32 trees to be removed are Tasmanian blue gum and were determined to be dead by a certified arborist. Some of the trees are approximately 87 to 97 years old, have exceeded their lifespan. The trees are dead as a result of their agree and the long term regional drought. Due to a public trail and residential areas in the proximity of the trees, the trees have been determined to present a public safety and fire hazard. Tree removal would occur outside the bird nesting season.

Contact Information: Shari Hammond
University of California, Santa Barbara
Office of Campus Planning & Design
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Phone : (805) 893-3796

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: S:15333
Reasons for Exemption: The trees are dead and pose a threat to public safety. Tree work will take place outside of bird nesting season and this is a restoration project.