Burton Creek State Park Forest Restoration Project (Project)
Summary
SCH Number
2019088091
Public Agency
California Tahoe Conservancy
Document Title
Burton Creek State Park Forest Restoration Project (Project)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/26/2019
Document Description
The Project will result in the treatment of 132 acres of forest fuel reduction through manual thinning, pile burning, and prescribed burning in Burton Creek State Park. The goal of the Project is to improve forest health and habitat while decreasing the potential for catastrophic stand replacement fire.
Contact Information
Name
Joseph Harvey
Agency Name
California Tahoe Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
The Project will take place in Burton Creek State Park in Placer County (Exhibit A).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, § 15304. (See also Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 12102.4.)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of minor alterations to vegetation, reducing the dense understory trees and shrubs, and will not result in a significant change in land use or intensity of use. The Project will be conducted by hand crews with no use of heavy machinery.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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