Newell Drive Roadside Fuelbreak
Summary
SCH Number
2015028007
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Newell Drive Roadside Fuelbreak
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/2/2015
Document Description
The project will utilize hand crews to create a shaded fuel break along portions of Newell Drive and Redwood Drive in the Apto area of Santa Cruz County. The project area consist of 9.6 acres in forest and shrub dominated areas. The project width will vary depending on terrain and fuel loads, extending up to approximately 30 feet from the edge of both sides of the aforementioned roads. Several roadside areas will not be treated due to structures, steep slopes, cut banks, light fuels or landowner requirements. The objectives will be to disrupt the horizontal continuity of surface fuels, vertical continuity resulting from ladder fuels, and increase shrub and understory crown spacing.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah Collamer
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations to land.
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