Crowley Gulch Tree Removal (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SHA-26728-R1
Summary
SCH Number
2022030136
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Crowley Gulch Tree Removal (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SHA-26728-R1
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/3/2022
Document Description
The project is limited to removal of five mature riparian trees on the west bank of Crowley Gulch that are leaning and threatening to fall on an adjacent occupied structure located on APN 087-310-057-000. The trees include three cottonwoods which are 48-inches diameter at breast height (DBH), 14-inches DBH, and 6-inches DBH and two oaks, a 12-inch DBH live oak and a 10-inch white oak. The riparian area will be accessed from the end of Cinabar Road, with a boom truck and crane positioned on the pavement. A skid steer or other comparable small equipment will drive within the riparian area, accessed off Cinabar Road, to pick up and remove the cut branches and limbs. Some blackberries within this reach may be driven over or removed to accommodate this equipment access.
Contact Information
Name
Kate Blanchard
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Envionmental Scientist, Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Cottonwood
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Eastern end of Cinabar Road
Zip
96022
Parcel #
087-280-022-000
State Highways
I-5
Waterways
Crowley Gulch, Cottonwood Creek
Township
29N
Range
4W
Section
11
Base
Mount Di
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The trees, while mature, are no longer in prime, healthy condition and are leaning and threatening to fall on an adjacent home. The scenic nature of the riparian area will not be substantially changed, as other trees in the vicinity will remain intact. The nature of the streambank will not be substantially changed through the removal of these trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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