M & J Farms Pollinator Habitat Plan
Summary
SCH Number
2025060783
Public Agency
East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District
(ESRCD)
Document Title
M & J Farms Pollinator Habitat Plan
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2025
Document Description
The M & J Farms Habitat Project will enhance pollinator habitat on privately owned farmland to benefit wildlife such as pollinators, and other beneficial insects. The installation of hedgerows is a standard conservation practice. The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District will be working with a private landowner to complete the project.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Piersma
Agency Name
East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Senior Bilogist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Hughson
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Geer Rd
Zip
95326
Total Acres
9.3
Parcel #
045-038-028
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA State Guidelines, Section 15333, Class 33
Reasons for Exemption
Class 33 (CEQA State Guidelines, Section 15333) Small Habitat Restoration Projects.
Class 33 consists of projects not to exceed five (5) acres in size to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife. The following points list the criteria for projects to meet Categorical Exemption Class 33 Section 15333.
(a) There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065,
The proposed project is designed specifically to benefit threatened species, such as native pollinator species. The project would provide the habitat needed to forage, take refuge, rest, and reproduce.
(b) There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed, and no hazardous materials are known to be on the project site.
(c) The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
This project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects because the proposed project is for the purpose of habitat creation for sensitive wildlife. This project would not have adverse effects on farmland, public services, soils, waterways, or human health.
(d) Examples of small restoration projects may include, but are not limited to:
(1) revegetation of disturbed areas with native plant species; native plant species will be prioritized in use for hedgerow installation on farmland. Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21084, Public Resources Code.
(4) projects to restore or enhance
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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