Upper Prairie Prescrived Fire
Summary
SCH Number
2018048361
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Upper Prairie Prescrived Fire
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/17/2018
Document Description
Use prescribed fire to burn approximately 33 acres of grassland in Salt Point State Park to reduce encroachment of brush into grassland habitat, and to reintroduce the natural cycle of fire to the landscape. Work will include mowing to create an approximately four foot wide by 4900 foot long fine line and use hands tools to scrape an 18-inch wide swath to bare soil. Firing operations will be a collaborative effort between California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and if possible, members of the Pomo Kashia. Frequency of the prescribed fire may be annually, every several years, or greater, depending on the condition of the vegetation in the meadow and the availability of personnel and resources for prescribed fires.
Contact Information
Name
William Maslach
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels included as "Prescribed burns" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR 15300.4; and the minor public alteration in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic tress except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
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