North Tahoe Regional Park Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090654
Public Agency
North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Document Title
North Tahoe Regional Park Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/15/2025
Document Description
The North Tahoe Regional Park Fuels Reduction Project is a 7.1-acre non-commercial forest fuels reduction effort involving hand thinning, pruning of lower limbs, and pile burning to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health. The project will be implemented by hand crews under the supervision of a Registered Professional Forester. No heavy equipment will be used. The purpose is to protect park infrastructure, enhance public safety, and promote forest resilience. Beneficiaries include local residents, visitors, and regional firefighting agencies.
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
Placer
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Shelter Road & Donner Road
Zip
95148
Total Acres
7.1
Parcel #
112-010-009; 112-010-015
State Highways
Highway 28
Schools
Kings Beach Elementary
Township
16N
Range
17E
Section
11
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, pruning, and pile burning within a 7.1-acre area. No commercial timber will be removed, and 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, qualifying under Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §15304).
County Clerk
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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