Building Wildlife-Friendly Resilience in Working Landscapes - Roots 86
Summary
SCH Number
2024010644
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Building Wildlife-Friendly Resilience in Working Landscapes - Roots 86
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/24/2024
Document Description
Bella Vista Ranch is located on a hillside in the Diablo Range foothills overlooking the fertile Santa Ana Valley in Hollister, CA. The 10-acre olive orchard is surrounded by open range that is important for wildlife connectivity, though not far from Hollister's urbanizing edge. The main goal of the project is to increase pollinator resources
by planting a 2.01 acre hedgerow and adjacent upland pollinator planting area. A secondary goal is to install raptor perches and owl boxes to decrease gopher, vole, and ground squirrel pressure. The hedgerow will provide habitat for native pollinators, songbirds, and invertebrates. Perches and nest boxes will provide habitat and nesting places for raptors and owls. Planting implementation will engage and involve local under-served schools, students, and community members. 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
Hollister
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
0221200470
Township
12S
Range
06E
Section
35
Other Location Info
APN: 0221200470. USFWS Quad: Tres Pinos, T12S, R06E, Section 35. The project is located in San Benito County in the Santa Ana Valley. The property is zoned for agricultural use and features an organic olive orchard that is surrounded by grazed and ungrazed grassland habitat.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33 (CCR Section 15333) Small Habitat Restoration Project
Reasons for Exemption
WCB has determined that the objectives to restore and enhance wildlife and pollinator habitat, and the implementation activities as designed for this project, will result in the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants or wildlife not to exceed five acres in size.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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