Laursen South Preserve Expansion & Trail Connection Project (SNC 1165-LC)
Summary
SCH Number
2020030330
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Laursen South Preserve Expansion & Trail Connection Project (SNC 1165-LC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/10/2020
Document Description
The project is a fee-title acquisition of the 185-acre private property as a project expansion of the already existing Lauren Ranch (361 acres) purchased by Placer Land Trust. This project will provide an important connection within the 8,300-acre Bear River Conservation Block of protected lands in Placer County. This acquisition will protect one of the last remaining blocks of blue oak woodland in this region of the foothills, which have been identified in multiple state plans as a priority for conservation.
Contact Information
Name
Jamie Sammut
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Placer Land Trust
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Auburn
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
North Auburn (2.5 mi. N. of the City of Auburn Sphere of Influence), 1/2 mi. from Bear River. Located between Sisson Lane and Overhill Drive, just W of Highway 49. Adjacent to Oest Ranch Lone Star Preserve.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15325
Reasons for Exemption
The project is a Transfer of Ownership of Interest In Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions and Historical Resources. There are multiple purposes to protecting the property, including continued agricultural use, wildlife protection and Placer Land Trust's docent-led public recreation (via hikes, clinics, and other recreation events). There will be no change to the primary land use and no physical alterations to the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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