Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-104)
Summary
SCH Number
2023110240
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-2023-104)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/8/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a western Joshua tree hazard management permit to Melvin Cowperthwaite (Permit No. 1927-HMP-2023-104) pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1927.4 for a project to remove two dead and detached western Joshua tree limbs and to trim and remove one dead and attached western Joshua tree base. 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
Elise Dauterive
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Scientific Aid
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Apple Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
15050 Japatul Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307, or Assessor’s Parcel Number 0437-063-28 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 do not involve the removal of healthy, mature trees.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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