Grassland Prescribed Burns
Summary
SCH Number
2025050577
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Grassland Prescribed Burns
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/14/2025
Document Description
Project proposes prescribed broadcast burns in grassland areas of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, with small inclusions of hardwood and chaparral, with a goal to manage fuels, reduce fire risk, and control the invasive species yellow star thistle. All prescribed burns will be conducted in accordance with an approved burn plan under the direction and supervision of State Parks or other approved burn boss in cooperation with CAL FIRE.
Crews will:
•Install fireline;
•Mow, cut, and mulch vegetation for burn piles;
•Construct handlines to a maximum width of 4-feet;
•Install control lines; and
•Fell dead trees and cut back vegetation that may threaten control lines.
Contact Information
Name
Caitlin Powers
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Kenwood
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Adobe Canyon Road
Zip
95452
State Highways
HWY 12
Other Location Info
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes, and is included as "Prescribed burns to restore native vegetation, reduce fuel loads, and control invasive exotic or alien species" and "Resource management projects" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR § 15300.4.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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