Heber Dunes Tamarisk Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2024110690
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Heber Dunes Tamarisk Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/21/2024
Document Description
This project aims to eradicate 5 acres of invasive salt cedar (Tamarix ramosissima) within the Native Vegetation Management Unit (MU) at Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Situated in the southern portion of Heber Dunes SVRA, the Native Vegetation MU houses the highest quality of native vegetation habitat. The removal of over 100 tamarisk shrubs and trees within the MU will be conducted using loppers, saws, and the application of herbicide by a certified applicator. The biomass from the removed tamarisks will be dried for several months before burning, if permitted. If burning cannot take place, the dried tamarisk may be placed in a dumpster and taken to a landfill. Once the herbicide has degraded, native vegetation seeds collected from Heber Dunes SVRA will be scattered in the treated area. In suitable locations, native vegetation may be planted in holes that are approximately 1’ diameter by 3’ deep; approximately 50 holes are anticipated. Removal of salt cedar was identified as a management objective in the 2022 Heber Dunes SVRA Wildlife Habitat Protection Plan. District standard project requirements have been incorporated into the project design.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California State Parks, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Holtville
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Unincorporated
State Highways
SR-7
Other Location Info
southern end of Heber Dunes SVRA
Other Information
https://maps.app.goo.gl/44PPepJVrg9J4rQL9
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 33, Section 15333 of the CEQA Guidelines, Small Habitat Restoration Projects, as it involves restoration of plant and wildlife habitat that does not exceed five acres; and (2) there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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