Whispering Springs Shaded Fuel Break
Summary
SCH Number
2023050664
Public Agency
Sierra Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Whispering Springs Shaded Fuel Break
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/26/2023
Document Description
Project will implement fuel reduction activities along a section of Whispering Springs Road to aid in the egress and access in the event of wildfire. The project will reduce fuel 30 feet on each side of the road, in high and very high-hazard fire zones. The project site is in oak woodland habitat. The target fuels for removal are brush small and suppressed trees. Treatment activities include the felling of small trees 12 inches in diameter at breast height or less and removal of brush. Project will also remove dead and dying trees Target fuels to be hand cut using chainsaws, chipped or masticated. Mastication and chipper equipment will remain on the road surface. The chips will be broadcast on the ground as a soil amendment
Contact Information
Name
Kelly Kucharski
Agency Name
Sierra Recource Conservation District
Job Title
Director of Foresrty
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Whispering Springs Road and Lodge Road
Zip
93602
Total Acres
10
State Highways
Highway 168
Township
10N
Range
23E
Section
29
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 categorical exemption 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15304: which exempts minor alterations in the condition of the land, water and/or vegetation Which do not include removal of large healthy trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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