Walnut Orchard Removal and Native Plantings
Summary
SCH Number
2021010323
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Walnut Orchard Removal and Native Plantings
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2021
Present Land Use
Orchard
Document Description
Remove approximately 17acres of walnut orchard trees at Irvine Finch Boat Launch Facility; a subunit of the Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, and replace 5ac with native trees and 12ac with native grasses. Work will:
• Remove approximately 17ac of walnut trees, including root balls, using an excavator, dozer and chainsaws,
• Dispose of biomass via burn piles, chipping and/or removal from site,
• Rip 17ac up to 12” deep and level land,
• Install drip system from on-site well to water 3-4 years,
• Plant approximately 2,500 container stock native plants resulting in 2,500 planting holes ranging in size from 6” to 12” deep, 6” to 12” across.
• Drill seed in approximately 12ac of native grass seed up to 2” deep,
• Utilize Caution labeled herbicides including, but not limited to: Milestone, Round Up Pro Concentrate, Garlon, 2,4-D, Telar, AquaMaster, Transline and Capstone.
• Conduct replacement plantings periodically over time.
Contact Information
Name
Trish Ladd-Shute
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation-Northern Buttes District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Glenn
Cross Streets
Highway 32 and Sacramento River
Zip
95951
Total Acres
20
State Highways
32
Schools
Hamilton City
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1 & 4 Section: 15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; and the minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.