San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area Salt Cedar Eradication
Summary
SCH Number
2017128372
Public Agency
California Fish and Game Commission
(CDFGC)
Document Title
San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area Salt Cedar Eradication
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/14/2017
Document Description
Removal of approx 400 acres of salt cedar, a non native invasive species that is present in riparian areas of the wildlife area. The trees will be removed physically using chainsaws and then the cut stumps will be treated with a dilute herbicide mixture. The removal of these non-native trees will benefit native wildlife species and their habitats.
Contact Information
Name
Joel Trumbo
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Game Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304d
Reasons for Exemption
The project will selectively remove only salt cedar trees. Low-disturbance, hand-held equipment will be used. Project activities will occur in a manner or in a time frame that will pose insignificant disturbance impacts to sensitive wildlife species. The herbicides that will be used in the project will pose insignificant toxicity risks to wildlife.
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