Chinquapin Hillslope Fuels Reduction
Summary
SCH Number
2025070251
Public Agency
North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Document Title
Chinquapin Hillslope Fuels Reduction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2025
Document Description
The Chinquapin Hillslope Fuels Reduction Project will treat approximately 79.5 acres of hazardous vegetation within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Defense Zone. Treatments include hand thinning, mechanical thinning, mastication, chipping (offsite only), and pile burning to reduce ladder fuels, improve forest health, and increase community wildfire resilience. The project supports safe evacuation routes and is being implemented in partnership with North Tahoe Fire Protection District. Treatments will occur on privately owned parcels with landowner consent and oversight by a California Registered Professional Forester (RPF #3226).
Contact Information
Name
April Shackelford
Agency Name
North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Job Title
Forest Fuels Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
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Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Chinquapin Road and N Lake Blvd (Hwy 28)
Zip
96140
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR Title 14 15304(i) Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves minor alterations to vegetation. It does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. All treatments are intended to reduce wildfire risk, protect natural resources, and enhance ecosystem function. The project complies with the California Forest Practice Rules, the Lahontan Water Board’s Timber Waiver (Category 1), and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Code of Ordinances. Archaeological and biological surveys will be completed prior to implementation, and limited operating periods will be observed to avoid impacts to nesting birds and sensitive wildlife where required.
County Clerk
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