Gill Range Improvement
Summary
SCH Number
2020080194
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Gill Range Improvement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2020
Present Land Use
Rural
Document Description
The Gill Range Improvement Burn is located approximately 3.1 miles north of Exeter, CA at 380’ elevation, adjacent to Lort Drive. Exeter Blvd. bisects the project running from north-south. The project can be accessed from Lort Dr. and a private drive way off highway 245. This project is designed to 1) be available for training and 2) decrease the population of invasive milk thistle and it is a direct benefit to the SRA. A fire prescription will be applied to the treatment units within the project area. The habitat type is a Valley Oak Savanna with the herbaceous layer consisting of non-native grasses. The Kaweah River bisects the project area running east-west, WLPZ protection will be implemented for all wetlands areas, though the Department will not be conducting ground disturbing activities. There is minimal riparian habitat in the project area. Backing fire may be used within the riparian area. There have been wildland fires that have been ignited along Exeter Rd, because of this fire risk the landowner has created a buffer around the historical archaeological sites within the project area. Holding lines are existing road shoulders and disc lines established by the rancher.
Contact Information
Name
Raymond Gutteriez
Agency Name
CAL FIRE
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Tulare
Total Acres
985
Other Location Info
Sec.14, 15, 21, 22, 23 T18S R26E MDBM
Other Information
3.1 miles north of Exeter, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4: 15304, Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
This project fits under portions of the project meets the Categorical Exemption as described under 14CCR §15304 Minor Alteration to Land. CNDDB, archaeological and field reviews have been conducted for this project. Consultations with CAL FIRE archaeology has occurred. No significant environmental impact is anticipated from this project.
Field review by CAL FIRE staff confirmed that no exceptions apply that would preclude the use of a notice of exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forestland or timberland, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation or traffic, or to utilities and service systems. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE TUU Headquarters at 1968 S Lovers ln Visalia, CA 93292.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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