SGVCC Farm Pepper Tree Removal and Fuel Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010801
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
Document Title
SGVCC Farm Pepper Tree Removal and Fuel Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/26/2026
Document Description
The San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps (SGVCC), in coordination with the California Local Conservation Corps Foundation (CLCCF), conducted training for 18 participants in chainsaw (S-212), pole saw, and weed wacker operations. The training was intended to prepare participants for the safe removal of invasive Peruvian pepper trees located west of the SGVCC Farm, adjacent to the fence line.
Certified instructors from the Working on Fire Training Academy, all of whom are former CAL FIRE firefighters, would oversee chainsaw operations. The proposed work would include removal of up to 20 California (Peruvian) pepper trees (Schinus molle; invasive, non-native), including 17 trees located adjacent to the west side of the fence and 3 trees located within the SGVCC Farm. Stump grinding would be completed at a later date by a licensed arborist and SGVCC crews.
In addition, SGVCC crews may conduct light thinning around the nature center to reduce hazardous fuels, improve defensible space, .and provide hands-on training related to vegetation management.
Contact Information
Name
Jui Ing Chien
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Park Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Irwindale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
15501 East Arrow Highway
Irwindale, CA 91706
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301 (h) and 15304 (i)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is consistent with Section 15301 Class 1 which provides for repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities. This includes but is not limited to Class 1 (h) for maintenance of existing landscaping.
The project is also consistent with Section 15304 Class 4 which provides for minor public alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation. This includes but is not limited to Class 4 (i) for fuel management activities.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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