San Pasqual Valley Cemetery Pepper Tree Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2022070444
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
San Pasqual Valley Cemetery Pepper Tree Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/25/2022
Document Description
The project will improve the San Pasqual Valley Cemetery and protect the site from potential damage from a dead Peruvian pepper tree (Schinus molle). The tree will be cut and removed with caution so that no significant damage occurs to above or below ground cemetery features. If feasible, the dead trunk of the pepper tree would be used to create a wood carving that will memorialize ancestors of the San Pasqual Band of Indians. If the trunk is unsuitable for carving, it will be cut above grade and removed from the site so that there is minimal disturbance to the ground. Local native plants species may be planted or seeded depending on the sensitivity of the ground to improve the landscaping of the cemetery.
Contact Information
Name
Marya Ahmad
Agency Name
California Department of Parks & Recreation - San Diego Coast District
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Escondido
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92027
State Highways
Highway 78
Other Location Info
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 4 Section: 15304
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impact to the environment is anticipated in compliance with CEQA §15300.4. If the project is implemented as indicated within the CDPR Project Evaluation Form, then it is exempt under CEQA §15304–Minor Alterations to Land. The action falls under the Departmental List of Exempt activities according to CEQA §15300.4 as
Class 4: Section 15304:
• “Resource management projects”
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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