Stinson Beach Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Site Tree Stand Management Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022020189
Public Agency
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
(GRRCD)
Document Title
Stinson Beach Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Site Tree Stand Management Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/8/2022
Document Description
The project site is an approximately 1 acre tree stand that serves as overwintering habitat for migratory western monarch butterflies. The site is overgrown, shading out monarchs seeking sheltered sunny roosting spots. A small crew will perform minor tree work with hand tools to open the site and reduce fuel loads. The project falls under categorical exemption 15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects.
Contact Information
Name
Noelle Johnson
Agency Name
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Stinson Beach
Counties
Marin
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
195-171-15 and 195-171-16
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project area is less than 5 acres, with activities conducted to restore habitat for overwintering monarchs and carried out with hand labor and not mechanized equipment. The work will be conducted after the overwintering season, with a Qualified Biologist performing a breeding bird survey prior to work.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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