Wagner Forest Conservation Easement
Summary
SCH Number
2022020443
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Wagner Forest Conservation Easement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2022
Document Description
GRANTING OF FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF A 3,348 ACRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSERVATION
EASEMENT IS PERMANENT PROTECTION OF THE PROPERTY TO ENSURE THAT IT REMAIN A WORKING FOREST WITH NO CONVERSION TO NON-FOREST USE AND NO SUBDIVISION OCCUR AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE. CONSERVES FOREST, SOIL, AND WATER RESOURCES, WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACE, AND SCENIC VIEWSHED QUALITIES OF THE PROPERTY. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE WAGNER FOREST CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS BEING PURCHASED BY NORTH COAST REGIONAL LAND TRUST WITH GRANT FUNDING PROVIDED BY CAL FIRE THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS (CCI) FUND TO CONSERVE WORKING FOREST LANDS, SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT IN CALIFORNIA.
Contact Information
Name
Albert Klem
Agency Name
CAL FIRE
Job Title
Forest Legacy Program Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
near Garberville
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
3,348 acres
Parcel #
215-063-004, 222-086-001, 215-142-002, 222-083-006, 222-083-003, 222-083-004, 222-082-001, 222-0
Other Location Info
Three miles southwest of the town of Garberville.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 17 and 25
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Categorical Exemptions: Class 17 (Open Space Contracts or Easements) and Class 25 (Transfer of Ownership and Interest in Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions and Historical Resources). Class 17 consists of the establishment of agricultural reserves, the making and renewing of open space contracts under the Williamson Act, or acceptance of easements or fee interests in order to maintain the open character of the area. Class 25 consists of transfers of ownership in interests in land in order to preserve existing natural conditions and historical resources. Field review by CAL FIRE staff confirmed that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE’s headquarters at: 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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