Propagation and Outplanting of Pallid Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pallida)
Summary
SCH Number
2024070800
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
Propagation and Outplanting of Pallid Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pallida)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Friends of Sausal Creek (Permit No. 2081(a)-23-012-RP) pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(a) for a project to take cuttings of pallid manzanita and use salvaged cuttings to propagate, outplant, and advance recovery of the species within Joaquin Miller Park. Ninety-two five-inch cuttings were salvaged from an unauthorized vegetation clearing event conducted by the City of Oakland in 2023. Approximately thirty cuttings survived the initial salvage and propagation event. FOSC will also collect fresh cuttings from healthy pallid manzanita plants at the FOSC nursery, Big Trees/PAL camp, and the Chabot Science Center. Outplanting is expected to take place in the fall of 2030 in the following three areas within Joaquin Miller Park: (1) the Big Trees Area - Trail to PAL Camp; (2) the FOSC Native Plant Nursery; (3) Manzanita Flat; and (4) adjacent to the pallid manzanita salvage site. Outplanted pallid manzanitas will be fenced, mapped, and each plant will receive a numbered metal tag. Educational signage will be installed. The Permittee will also conduct educational outreach to the City of Oakland park and tree service staff on location of plantings to ensure caution and avoidance is maintained around establishing plants. Permanent photo monitoring points will be established and data on percent survival, vigor (e.g., amount of new growth, flowering, and fruiting), plant height, and crown area will be collected in May of each year following outplanting. The Permittee and trained volunteers will maintain outplantings for five years. Newly planted manzanitas will be watered every other week during the first summer. Neighboring plant populations will be monitored for disease, shading, encroachment, and high-risk limbs. Any competing vegetation or invasive species will be managed or removed as necessary.
Contact Information
Name
Joanne Heraty
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist- Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Ella Matsuda
Agency Name
Friends of Sausal Creek
Job Title
Restoration & Nursery Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
The Project is located within the City of Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park in Alameda County. Plant material was salvaged from a vegetation clearing site east of the Camp Trail junction along Skyline Boulevard (37.81373, -122.17599). Plant propagation for the project is taking place at the Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC) Native Plant Nursery located on Sanborn Drive (37.81230, -122.18999). Pallid manzanita cuttings will also be collected from living plants at the FOSC nursery, along Big Trees Area - Trail to PAL Camp (37.81402, -122.17675), and at the Chabot Space and Science Center (37.81816, -122.17675) in Joaquin Miller Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15306 Class 6, and Section 15307 Class 7
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of basic data collection and management activities to aid recovery efforts of pallid manzanita. The permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Project includes measures to ensure that existing populations of pallid manzanita are adequately protected.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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