Morro Dunes Ecological Reserve Tree Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2024010413
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Morro Dunes Ecological Reserve Tree Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/17/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) plans to remove 7 eucalyptus trees that were illegally cut down. The downed trees are a fire hazard and are adversely affecting the native maritime chaparral plant community.
Contact Information
Name
Dave Hacker
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Township
30S
Range
10E
Section
23
Base
MDB & M
Other Location Info
The project is located at the Morro Dunes Ecological Reserve Pecho Unit located on the South end of Los Osos, directly North of Montaña de Oro State Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 7; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15307 and 757(7)(D)
Reasons for Exemption
This project regulatory agency action for protection of natural resources, specifically reduction of illegally felled eucalyptus trees that represent a significant fuel hazard. Title 14, Section 757(7)(D) specifically includes controlled burning for habitat productivity as an exempt activity for CDFW. None of the exceptions in Section15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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