Wherrit Forest Conservation Easement
Summary
SCH Number
2018018248
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Wherrit Forest Conservation Easement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/18/2018
Document Description
This project is for purchase of a conservation easement on private property. The purpose of the conservation easement can be summarized as permanent protection of the working forest property to ensure that it remain a working forest with no onversion to non-forest use and no subdivision occur at any time in the future, This purpose has the desired outcome of conserving dorest resources, soil resources, water resources, wildlife habitat, open space character and scenic viewshed qualities of the Property. The conservation easement for the Wherrit forest property is being purchased by the State of California, Cal-Fire with grant funds provided by the USFS Forest Legacy program (FLP) and the California Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). These state and federal programs have complimentary purposes of conserving working forest lands, soil and water resources, and wildlife habitat in California.
Contact Information
Name
Stewart McMorrow
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Mount Shasta
Counties
Siskiyou
Township
40N
Range
04W
Section
7,18
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S: 15301,03,04
Reasons for Exemption
Open space contracts or easements; transfer of ownership of interest in land to preserve existing natural conditions and historical resources.
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