Western Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) Activities at Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
Summary
SCH Number
2025101178
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
Western Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) Activities at Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2025
Document Description
CDFW is issuing a California Endangered Species Act and Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act permit pursuant to Fish and Game Code sections 2081(a) and 1927.2(h) to The Wildlands Conservancy (Permit No. 2081(a)-25-011-RP) for a project to assist with the conservation and recovery of western Joshua tree. Project activities may include: (1) salvage, transport, receipt, temporary storage, and/or planting of western Joshua tree or any parts or products thereof for the purposes of restoration and long-term management at PMP; (2) maintenance of western Joshua tree, which may include supplemental irrigation, installing herbivory protection and stabilization equipment, and weed maintenance as necessary; and (3) trimming and disposal of diseased or dead western Joshua trees from the Project Location.
Contact Information
Name
Joanne Heraty
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist- Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Dr. Timothy Krantz
Agency Name
The Wildlands Conservancy
Job Title
Conservation Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Pioneertown
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Project will take place in San Bernardino County at Pioneertown Mountains Preserve (PMP) located at 51010 Pipes Canyon Road in Pioneertown. Planting activities will take place at PMP, and salvage activities will take place at project sites authorized for lawful take of western Joshua tree pursuant to an issued WJTCA incidental take permit, and/or sites approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15307, Class 7
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of management activities to ensure the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of western Joshua tree populations. The permit issued by CDFW for the Project includes measures to ensure that restored populations are adequately protected.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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