Farnworth Ranch Conservation Easement (SNC# 1169-LC)
Summary
SCH Number
2019120393
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Farnworth Ranch Conservation Easement (SNC# 1169-LC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/17/2019
Document Description
This project will complete due diligence and planning for the placement of a conservation easement on a 276-acre ranch. Activities include developing an appraisal, management plan, property surveys, baseline conditions report, environmental site assessment, and other transaction related documents. The intent of the conservation easement would be to protect the significant open space, wildlife habitat, and continued agricultural values.
Contact Information
Name
Jamie Sammut
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Feather River Land Trust
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Quincy
Counties
Plumas
Other Location Info
Approx. 3 mi east of the community of East Quincy, on both sides of Hwy 70 at the intersection of Chander Rd, bordering Plumas National Forest. 39.9364166, -120.8626597.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
This is a planning and due diligence project completing surveys and studies for the potential purchase of a conservation easement for ecological and working lands protection; it does not involve physical alterations to the environment. Completion of the planning and due diligence effort will not have a legally binding effect on future activities.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262
Reasons for Exemption
This is a planning and due diligence project completing surveys and studies for the potential purchase of a conservation easement for ecological and working lands protection; it does not involve physical alterations to the environment. Completion of the planning and due diligence effort will not have a legally binding effect on future activities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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