UKIAH WEST HILLS WILDFIRE RESILIENCY PROJECT
Summary
SCH Number
2026020930
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
UKIAH WEST HILLS WILDFIRE RESILIENCY PROJECT
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/24/2026
Document Description
The project will implement vegetation management activities to increase wildfire resilience of California’s forests, grasslands, and natural lands and to reduce fire risk to communities. The project includes treatment of 270-370 acres with dense brush and trees along trails, roads, and ridges in the Ukiah Western Hills. The project area is open space that was acquired on April 1, 2025, by the City of Ukiah.
Contact Information
Name
Lilly Allen
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
4 California Code of Regulations Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
It involves fuel reduction and vegetation management without the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Tree removal is limited to small diameter trees and understory vegetation to reduce ladder fuels. Larger trees will be kept to provide shade and maintain habitat.