On Farms Hedgerows at 15410 CA Hwy 16
Summary
SCH Number
2025090602
Public Agency
Yolo County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
On Farms Hedgerows at 15410 CA Hwy 16
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2025
Document Description
This hedgerow project includes 3,850 feet of hedgerow bordering orchard fields. In the 2025-2026 planting season, 630 feet of hedgerow will be installed by community volunteers and approximately 1,870 ft will be planted with the help of local high
school students. The remaining feet of hedgerow will likely be planted in the 2026-2027 planting season. The native plant hedgerows will consist of trees and shrubs with pods of herbaceous flowering plants. The locally appropriate, native plant species provide floral resources, forage, and cover for wildlife and
native pollinators. The Yolo County RCD conducted a biological review which determined that the site is located within range for Crotch's bumblebee (Bombus crotch ii). Numerous other species are documented within close
proximity to the site but will not be negatively impacted by the project as it will involve minimal ground disturbance and implementation of beneficial habitat. Container plants will be installed by hand using shovels to dig the holes for planting. Implementation of this hedgerow is expected to occur during the fall or winter season and will not impact special status plants or wildlife. The goal of the hedgerow is to create beneficial habitat for native species of wildlife and pollinators by providing floral resources,
forage, and shelter in an area that is predominately agricultural lands.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Nichols
Agency Name
Yolo County Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Capay, CA
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
048080013
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, Small Habitat Restoration Projects CEQA Guidelines Title 14 § 15333
Reasons for Exemption
This habitat enhancement project is designed to benefit native pollinators and wildlife.
Hedgerow installation will enhance unused farm edges by creating wildlife habitat. Hedgerows are documented to increase carbon sequestration and enhance water infiltration and water quality. Enhancing unused farm edges throughout the property develops important wildlife corridor habitat connectivity and serves to increase species diversity and abundance. Hedgerow implementation is conducted using hand tools with minor disturbance to soil. This restoration project meets the requirements of Class 33 Categorical Exemption (small habitat restoration projects) Section 15333 as the project is under 5 acres. Project implementation will not result in significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species. The project will principally be carried out with hand tools and not mechanized equipment and will result in revegetation that will improve habitat for native wildlife and pollinators. It has been concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts would occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural
resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire.
County Clerk
Yolo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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