Black Dog Woodlands
Summary
SCH Number
2026020635
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Black Dog Woodlands
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2026
Document Description
This project will acquire a conservation easement on 554 acres of land located in the Mad River Watershed in Kneeland, Humboldt County. The project will prevent subdivision and restrict future development, ensuring the long-term conservation of oak woodlands, grasslands, Douglas fir forest, and riparian habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Ron Benny
Agency Name
CNRA
Job Title
Grant Administrator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Connor McGuigan
Agency Name
Northcoast Regional Land Trust
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Kneeland
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
314-131-050, 314-131-051, 314-131-065, 314-131-088, 314-131-089, 314-131-091, 314-131-092 & 093
Other Location Info
APNs 314-131-050, 314-131-051, 314-131-065, 314-131-088, 314-131-089, 314-131-091, 314-131-092, and 314-131-093
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 17, Sec. 15317
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves the acquisition and acceptance of a conservation easement to protect land in order to maintain the open space and rural character of the community. The project is exempt based on Section 15317 for the acceptance of easements or fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of the area.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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