Wildlife Habitat and Community Resilience on Working Lands – Roots #154
Summary
SCH Number
2024121120
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Wildlife Habitat and Community Resilience on Working Lands – Roots #154
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/24/2024
Document Description
The overall goal of this 17-acre project is to enhance oak woodland and riparian system functioning and ecological value for wildlife. The project will increase native plant species abundance and diversity to improve and expand habitat value for a diversity of birds, mammals, amphibians, and other wildlife. The project will focus on the revegetation of native plant species to maximize survivorship, ecological, and cultural benefits. Above-ground planting berms and temporary irrigation will be installed where deemed necessary. The construction of livestock water trough and fencing infrastructure will protect restoration sites and sensitive areas. Structures for wildlife such as bird nest boxes, pond turtle basking rafts, and brush piles will also be installed to quickly increase available habitat. (WCB Project Tracker ID: 2022065).
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
California Hot Springs
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
325-210-022
Other Location Info
The project will be implemented in an oak woodland and riparian area located on a private cattle ranch (APN: 325-210-022) within the Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare County.
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 alterations to land and vegetation, and therefore fit within the CCR Section §15304 exemption.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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