Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-030)
Summary
SCH Number
2023080661
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-2023-030)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/28/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a western Joshua tree hazard management permit to Jeffrey D. Ruesch (Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-030) pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1927.4 for a project to remove one dead detached limb of a western Joshua tree. 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
Mariel Boldis
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jeffrey D. Ruesch
Agency Name
Permittee/Owner
Job Title
Watermaster Services Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Apple Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
The project location is 19389 Arcata Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307, Assessor’s Parcel Number 0441-053-05-0000 in San Bernardino County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes removal of one detached, dead limb of a western Joshua tree. 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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