Joshua Tree Ethnobotanical Study
Summary
SCH Number
2025111015
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Joshua Tree Ethnobotanical Study
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/24/2025
Document Description
The project is an ethnobotanical study to research and document traditional ecological knowledge of the western Joshua tree by local Tribes. Results will be provided in a report to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for use in conserving and managing this iconic species. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2025105.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Various
Counties
Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Various APN(s) across the range of the western Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State Section number and type: 15306, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of basic data collection and research which does not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The project is statutorily exempt as it involves feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State code Number: 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of basic data collection and research which does not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The project is statutorily exempt as it involves feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions.
County Clerks
Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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