LandSmart Grazing Phase II - Site ZG
Summary
SCH Number
2023040302
Public Agency
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
(GRRCD)
Document Title
LandSmart Grazing Phase II - Site ZG
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/12/2023
Document Description
The proposed project will utilize contracted prescribed herbivory crews to reduce vegetation fuels on the Site ZG property. The Project site includes a total of approximately five (5) acres of mixed conifer and hardwood forest landscape. A mixture of prescribed herbivory and adaptive management will be employed in the project area. The removal of this woody vegetation is necessary to improve overall health and vigor of the project area. Shrubs and vines are that are considered invasive, or undesirable will be removed. Target nonnative shrubs shall be cut flush with the ground surface, resulting in a stump that is no more than two inches in height. No grubbing of root systems or any other type of soil disturbance shall occur as part of these activities. Miscellaneous debris can be left on the ground as long as it does not impact the growth of native vegetation and/or does not impact land management. Grazer is encouraged to employ adaptive management via monitoring of the project area.
Contact Information
Name
William Hart
Agency Name
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sebastopol
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Bodega Highway
Zip
95465
Total Acres
5.0
Parcel #
080-060-005
Schools
Harmony School
Waterways
Salmon Creek
Other Location Info
Canada de Jonive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
Fuel management activities within 30 feet of structures to reduce the volume of flammable vegetation, provided that the activities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species or significant erosion and
sedimentation of surface waters.This exemption shall apply to fuel management activities within 100 feet of a structure if the public agency having fire protection responsibility for the area has determined that 100 feet of fuel clearance is required due to extra hazardous fire conditions.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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