North Bay Forest Improvement Program - Bear Flat
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023050041
Public Agency
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Document Title
North Bay Forest Improvement Program - Bear Flat
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2023
Document Description
The project will take place on this 416 acre property, though only a fraction of the land will be treated. Treatments will target 300 to 800 trees per acre under 4” DBH and spaced at least 10 feet from each other as well as 100-300 trees per acre ranging 4-8” DBH. Slash generated from these treatments will be piled for habitat or later burning. Some trees larger than 12”DBH may be treated, but these trees shall be limited to those determined to be dying or an imminent hazard. Operational limitations for watercourses shall include a no operation buffer without clearance from a qualified Registered Professional Forester or qualified biologist determining non-presence of species listed under the Federal or State Endangered Species Act.
Contact Information
Name
Genevieve Tarino
Agency Name
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Forestry Technician
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Healdsburg
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
111-160-008
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 Minor Alteration to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because the planned activities meet the definition of “forestry” in PRC§753, and have been reviewed and approved by a Registered Professional Forester in consultation with experts from other pertinent fields who have attested that the activities proposed in this project will only have the potential for at most impacts that are less than significant to the environment, having provided adequate measures for avoidance of sensitive environmental resources. Project activities will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees, and will not result in a substantial alteration of the current function of the land. Project specific analysis is on file at the RCD.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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