Armstrong Asphalt Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2024060061
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Armstrong Asphalt Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2024
Document Description
The project proposes to remove approx. 3,000 square feet of an old asphalt road from an old growth forest area in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to restore the natural ecosystem and enhance the aesthetic experience of the park. The road was made redundant by a fallen redwood tree in winter 2023 and the remaining asphalt disrupts the delicate balance of the forest, contributes to soil erosion, vegetation damage, and the spread of non-native species. Removing the asphalt will improve water infiltration, protect tree roots, and allow for the natural decay of the downed redwood, which provides essential habitat for native wildlife.
State Parks hand crews will use light equipment to remove the asphalt, replant the restored area with native species, and install two (2) gates to manage vehicle traffic to ensure visitor safety while maintaining access to the Redwood Forest Theater.
This work will occur outside of peak visitor seasons and sensitive breeding periods to protect wildlife and avoid erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Jacqueline Dixon
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sonoma
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Armstrong Woods Road
Zip
95814
Parcel #
069-070-009
State Highways
116
Waterways
Russian River
Township
8N
Range
10W
Section
18
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1 & 4 Sections: 15301 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of current use; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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