Building Wildlife-Friendly Resilience in Working Landscapes - Roots 29
Summary
SCH Number
2024010336
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Building Wildlife-Friendly Resilience in Working Landscapes - Roots 29
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/16/2024
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to enhance oak woodland resiliency and function for wildlife and pollinators, with co-benefits of improved hydrologic function and soil health, among other positive agroecological outcomes, on approximately 11 acres. Activities will include hand cutting and piling of invasive plant species and small diameter trees and shrubs, removal of fencing, and establishing hedgerows to support pollinators, birds, and vertebrates with additional foraging resources, cover, and nesting sites. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2022065.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca J. Fris
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Penn Valley
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
11
Parcel #
002240009000
Township
15N
Range
07E
Section
11
Other Location Info
The 11-acre project is located on private land in western Nevada County, occurring on APN# 002240009000, SE 1/4 of Section 11, Township 15N Range 07E
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
WCB has determined that the objectives of enhancement and restoration of wildlife and pollinator habitat, and the implementation activities as designed for this project, will result in minor alterations to land and vegetation, and therefore fit within the CCR Section 15304 exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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