San Emigdio Mountains Prescriptive Grazing
Summary
SCH Number
2023110641
Public Agency
Kern County
Document Title
San Emigdio Mountains Prescriptive Grazing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/27/2023
Document Description
Prescriptive grazing on annual grasslands will occur on 750 acres over two project areas on the Wildlands Conservancy's 93,000 acre Wind Wolves Preserve to reduce flammable fuels at risk of wildfire that threaten the Los Padres National Forest, nearby mountain communities, and Preserve visitors.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Kennison
Agency Name
Kern County Fire Department
Job Title
Division Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Kern
Regions
Countywide, Southern California, Unincorporated
Zip
93311
Total Acres
750
Jobs
1
State Highways
Interstate 5
Other Location Info
Wind Wolves Nature Preserve 16019 CA highway 166, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15304, Minor alterations to Land, "consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not include the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes." Cattle and sheep will target the invasive annual grasses during their growing season to a targeted level of around 800 LBS/acre, leaving dry matter for soil stabilization with substantial fuel reduction.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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