Wildlife Habitat and Community Resilience on Working Lands - Roots 59
Summary
SCH Number
2024051305
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Wildlife Habitat and Community Resilience on Working Lands - Roots 59
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/30/2024
Document Description
The project includes 0.5 acres of oak woodland restoration in valley oak riparian forest, upland of Dry Creek in Denair, Merced. Project involves hand thinning of valley oak seedlings and saplings followed by chipping. The benefit is allowing some trees to reach mature size by releasing from competition. Additionally, the project will also remove and dispose of 5,000 ft of hazardous barbed wire fence, which
will prevent injuries to wildlife and girdling of trees. Lastly, three bluebird nest boxes will be placed in an open area outside of the forest to provide nesting habitat for bluebirds or other small cavity nesters.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca J. Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Denair
Counties
Merced
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
APNs: 058-030-041; 042-040-030; 042-040-019
Other Location Info
The Project is within a valley oak riparian forest, upland of Dry Creek in Denair, Merced. Project site is part of a regenerative farm
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR 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 alternations to land and vegetation, and therefore fit within the CCR Section 15304 exemptions.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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