Native Hedgerow Plantings and Range Seeding on San Mateo County Farms
Summary
SCH Number
2026011040
Public Agency
San Mateo County Resource Conservation District
(SMCRCD)
Document Title
Native Hedgerow Plantings and Range Seeding on San Mateo County Farms
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
This project will enhance wildlife habitat on privately owned farmland through the planting of a total of 1,435 linear feet of hedgerows and 0.1 acres of native woody plantings on two properties on the San Mateo County coast. These plantings will consist of native plant species that will attract pollinators and provide shelter and food for wildlife. The installation of hedgerows is a standard conservation practice. This project will require hand-digging holes for plants, installing irrigation, and laying down mulch, and will be implemented by the landowners with support from the San Mateo Resource Conservation District. This project also implements 4.5 acres of range seeding on pasture, implemented via seed drill by the farmer.
Contact Information
Name
Mia Riddle
Agency Name
San Mateo Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Agricultural Stewardship Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated - Pescadero
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Countywide
Zip
94060
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33 – Small Habitat Restoration Projects (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15333)
Reasons for Exemption
This project meets the criteria for Class 33 exemptions: the hedgerow project area does not exceed 5 acres in size, will have no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat, use only hand labor and no mechanized equipment, and neither uses nor disturbs any hazardous materials.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4- Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Hedgerow planting and range seeding will cause de minimis alterations of topographical features, will improve soil health with no significant physical changes to the environment, and will not damage scenic or historic resources. The practices will not create significant environmental or cumulative impacts, because they are environmentally beneficial practices and will take place on land already in agricultural production.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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