Howard Forest Helitack Base Property Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2023090668
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Howard Forest Helitack Base Property Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2023
Document Description
CAL FIRE seeks to acquire approximately 35 acres located at 16735 N. Highway 101 outside Willits, Mendocino County California. The acquisition will transfer ownership interests of land from the private ownership to the State of California under the jurisdiction of CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE is considering expanding its nearby Helitack facility on this property, but CAL FIRE has not approved any development or use of the site. Future actions, including development of the property, will undergo complete environmental review as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Contact Information
Name
Christina Snow
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Willits
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Black Bart Drive
Zip
95490
Total Acres
35
State Highways
Highway 101
Waterways
Davis Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption
Reasons for Exemption
The project proposes to purchase approximately 35 acres and does not propose any development at this time. Future actions, including development of the property, will be subject to environmental review pursuant to CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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