Grand Bluffs 2 Fuel Mastication Project
Summary
SCH Number
2005088132
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Grand Bluffs 2 Fuel Mastication Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/8/2005
Document Description
This project will masticate brush on 38 acres of forest land and lift roots of Ceanothus species to prevent resprouting and to ensure treatment longevity. Equipment to be used includes a Bobcat T300 Skid Steer with rubber tracks with a 7 ft. wide Timber Ax masticating head and a Bobcat 341 C series Excavator: specifications: 5800 kilos gross weight, tracks 8' long, 16" wide with street pads, 6'4" total width, 88 h.p., implement 3" wide, 5-tine rake with opposing 4-tine thumb. Following treatment the soil will be covered with a low profile of wood chips and some roots preventing erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Whitson
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno
Other Location Info
Dinkey Creek Road, 6 miles east of Shaver Lake.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of minor land alterations involving the removal of surface vegetation. A search of the Natural Diversity Database was completed in July of 2005 and results were reviewed with DFG and the District Botanist for the Sierra National Forest. A CDF archaeologist reviewed the project area and has required the relocation and flaggin of known sites to ensure avoidance during project implementation. Burning is not anticipated, but would only be done on approved air quality burn days. The project as proposed will not have a significant impact on the environment.
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