Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan “Burton Tree Farm” 1-97NTMP-020-SCR DEV13 (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-61035-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2025081073
Lead Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan “Burton Tree Farm” 1-97NTMP-020-SCR DEV13 (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-61035-R3)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/25/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement number EPIMS-SCR-61035-R3 pursuant to section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project applicant, Richard Burton.
The project is limited to the installation of one temporary crossing and replacement of one bridge as denoted in the approved 1-97NTMP-020-SCR DEV13 “Burton Tree Farm” NTMP (Exhibit A).
Contact Information
Name
Laura O'Shea
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Forest Practice Office
Agency Name
CalFire
Job Title
Lead Agency Contact
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Township
10S
Range
1W
Base
MD
Other Location Info
The Burton Tree Farm Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan (NTMP) is an approximately 205-acre property located within the Soquel Creek Watershed, Santa Cruz County, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Laurel quadrangle map, Township 10S and Range 1W, Mount Diablo base and meridian. The Soquel Creek Watershed covers approximately 5,600 acres.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan Deviation #13 prepared for the project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the Lead Agency. CDFW’s record of project approval as Responsible Agency is available at CDFW’s regional office.
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan Deviation #13)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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