Vedanta Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025080078
Public Agency
North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Document Title
Vedanta Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/4/2025
Document Description
The Vedanta Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project is a proactive effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk, improving forest health, and enhancing landscape resilience within the wildland-urban interface (WUI) near Carnelian Bay. This project seeks to protect life, property, and the environment by strategically reducing both live and dead fuel loads.
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
Cities
Tahoe City
Counties
Placer
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Shivagiri Road, Tallac Street
Zip
69140
Total Acres
186
Jobs
1
Parcel #
091-120-001, 091-120-002, 091-120-003, 091-130-002, 091-140-011, 091-140-010, 091-140-002, 091-1
State Highways
Hwy 28
Railways
0
Airports
0
Schools
0
Waterways
Watson Creek
Township
16N
Range
17E
Section
21
Base
Diablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR Title 14 15304(i) Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves minor alterations to land and vegetation through hand thinning, low pressure ground based equipment , and pile burning. No grading or significant ground disturbance will occur. Work will be conducted by hand crews, following Best Management Practices to avoid impacts to water quality, biological resources, and cultural sites. The project enhances public safety and forest health without resulting in significant environmental effects.
County Clerk
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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