Emergency Tree Removal & Paving
Summary
SCH Number
2025090529
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 1
(DOT)
Document Title
Emergency Tree Removal & Paving
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/11/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes an emergency hazard tree removal at three locations. Work will consist of removing dead/hazard trees from the proximity of the roadway, where they pose an immediate danger to the traveling public.
Location 1 is on Route-199 in Del Norte County at postmiles (PM) 2.6 - 2.9, The habitat within this location is coastal, late-seral (old-growth) coast redwood forest, adjacent to SR-DN-199 and Walker Road. The estimated the area where the hazard tree will be removed is 0.16 acres. This location also includes repaving the roadway surface (~800 linear feet). Walker Road will be utilized as a staging area for equipment and parking.
Location 2 is on Route-254 in Humboldt County at PM 14.3. The habitat within this location is interior, late-seral coast redwood forest adjacent to the South Fork Eel River. The estimated area is approximately 0.14 acres.
Location 3 is on Route-254 in Humboldt County at PM 17.8. The habitat within this location is interior, late-seral coast redwood forest adjacent to the South Fork Eel River. The estimated area is approximately 0.10 acres.
The purpose of this project is to remove hazard trees (dead or leaning) that are at risk of falling during extreme weather events and should be removed to prevent loss of life or property and immediate action is required. Emergency removal of trees and minor repair work to the roadway surface is needed to minimize the extent of damage and protect the roadway from further damage.
Contact Information
Name
Coady Reynolds
Agency Name
DOT, Caltrans
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area
Counties
Del Norte, Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Information
Route-199 in Del Norte County at postmiles (PM) 2.6 - 2.9, Route-254 in Humboldt County at PM 14.3 and 17.8.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves minor alterations to existing facilities, which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, or adversely impact sensitive plant or wildlife species.
County Clerks
Del Norte, Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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