Prescribed Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2026030425
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Prescribed Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/10/2026
Document Description
This project will conduct a prescribed burn in the approximately 180-acre Vernal Pool Management Areas within Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area. Vegetation is primarily medusa-head grass and the associated buildup of flammable thatch. This project will reduce Medusa-head seed viability and plant cover which is beneficial to the health of the vernal pool landscapes. Work will use water tenders, Type 3 fire engines, Type 6 fire engines, hand tools, mowers and/or string trimmers, drip torches, and dozers.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Micheaels
Agency Name
Department of Parks & Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park & Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area
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, or minor alteration of existing public or private structure, facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels, and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and is included as “prescribed burns to restore native vegetation, reduce fuel loads, and control invasive exotic or alien species” and “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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