City of Rialto Urban Forest Management Plan
Summary
SCH Number
2025110515
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
City of Rialto Urban Forest Management Plan
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/13/2025
Document Description
The City of Rialto will update its tree inventory, complete a LIDAR tree canopy analysis, and develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. The project will include the planting and establishment of 500 #15 gallon trees and the distribution of 250 #5
gallon trees to residents of Disadvantaged Communities within the City. Tree species will be drought tolerant and low maintenance. All planting activities will be completed using hand tools.
Contact Information
Name
Walter Passmore
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
State
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Rialto
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Statewide
Other Location Info
City of Rialto
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Categorical Exemption Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project meets the requirements of Class 4 Categorical Exemption (Minor Alterations to Land) Section 15304. Project implementation will result in alterations to the land that are best described as minor in scope. It has been concluded that no
exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts will occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation
and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire risk. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE’s Headquarters in Sacramento.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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