Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-004).
Summary
SCH Number
2023080434
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-004).
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a western Joshua tree hazard management permit to Cecelia Fairfax (Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-004) pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1927.4 for a project to remove dead and detached western Joshua tree limbs and to remove one attached and standing dead western Joshua tree trunk. Western Joshua tree hazard management permits are issued to property owners for the purpose of removing or trimming a dead western Joshua tree or trimming a living western Joshua tree, provided that the dead western Joshua tree or any limb to be removed meet one of the following conditions: (A) has fallen over and is within 30 feet of a structure; (B) is leaning against an existing structure; or (C) creates an imminent threat to public health or safety.
Contact Information
Name
Joanne Heraty
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist- Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Apple Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
The Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Project) will take place at 13245 Lakota Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308 or Assessor’s Parcel Number 3087-287-09 in San Bernardino County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304 Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of minor private alterations in the condition of land or vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature trees.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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