McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Forest Fuels Management
Summary
SCH Number
2026020101
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Forest Fuels Management
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/4/2026
Document Description
Project will selectively thin approximately 90 acres of natural habitat within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park to aid in protecting park
campgrounds and facilities from potential wildfires in the area. In the following three (3) areas, work will be as follows:
At the northern access road to Pioneer Cemetery, centering on the road, cut a 300-ft long fuel break strip from Lake Britton to Pioneer Campground. This will enhance the road’s ingress/egress capabilities and establish this road as a viable secondary escape route. The fuel break will continue along a portion of a service road that forks east and connects the campground to Highway 89. This work will encompass approx. 34 acres.
Around the eastern boundary of Pioneer Campground, clear a 400-ft strip to help suppress fire activity that may impact the campground and its facilities. This work will encompass approx. 23 acres.
At the park entrance and in the service yard area, clear and/or reduce vegetation around the entrance kiosk, day use facilities, visitor center, concession structures, park residences, and around the service yard. Clearing in this area will suppress fire activity that could result from Highway 89 activities as well as improve the ingress/egress capabilities of this area and improve its capabilities as the primary escape route. This work will encompass approx. 33 acres.
Contact Information
Name
Ryan Martin
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Natural & Cultural Resources Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Burney
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Highway 89 and Lake Road
State Highways
Highway 89
Waterways
Lake Britton
Other Location Info
Project is located within the boundaries of McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1 & 4 Section: 15301 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and is included as “Resource management projects” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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