Trees Make Life Better
Summary
SCH Number
2026020631
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Trees Make Life Better
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2026
Document Description
Plant 1000 trees in City of Berkeley, focusing on open spaces in Aquatic Park and Berkeley Waterfront.
a) West side of Aquatic Park and Berkeley Waterfront.
• Plant 500 trees and shrubs throughout open spaces in the park.
b) In open spaces, parks, medians, and street tree wells, plant up to 500 trees in West Berkeley
Contact Information
Name
Ron Benny
Agency Name
CNRA
Job Title
Grant Administrator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Ian Kesterson
Agency Name
City of Berkley
Job Title
Urban Forester
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
Aquatic Park, 80 Bolivar Dr, Berkley, CA 94710; Berkeley Waterfront; and throughout the City of Berkeley in areas West of Shattuck Ave, and other urban areas within Berkeley
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (c)
Reasons for Exemption
Tree planting and related construction in City of Berkeley parks and streets are exempt for these reasons:
15301 (c) EXESTING FACILITIES Project involves light site modification and tree planting in existing City areas of existing parks. Repair, maintenance, minor alteration, and use of these facilities represent no expansion from an existing use. Project will offer many quantifiable environmental benefits.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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