North Bay Forest Improvement Program - Jamie Beatty
Summary
SCH Number
2026040037
Public Agency
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
North Bay Forest Improvement Program - Jamie Beatty
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/1/2026
Document Description
Approximately 21.5 acres are to be treated. *Project objectives are to enhance resilience, reduce fuels, and protect native deciduous oaks. The project area has been broken up into three units. Treatment will involve removal of Douglas-fir up to 16" DBH, with the majority of trees cut being 8" DBH or less. 100% of Douglas-fir equal to or less than 4" DBH will be cut. Pacific madrone and Douglas-fir are the main species of focus. Any trees within the driplines of deciduous oaks or within 20 ft of their driplines will be cut. Trees within the driplines that are unable to be cut without damaging the oak will be girdled. No deciduous oaks will be cut. All slash will be piled and burned.
Contact Information
Name
Ned Formaker
Agency Name
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Forestry Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Redwood Valley
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
162-014-07, 162-014-06
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations; Title 14; Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land. The project is exempt because the planned activities meet the definition of “forestry” in Public Resources Code §753, and have been reviewed and approved by a Registered Professional Forester in consultation with experts from other pertinent fields. These experts have attested that the activities proposed in this project will only have the potential for impacts that are, at most, less than significant to the environment, with adequate measures provided to avoid sensitive environmental resources. Project activities will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees, and will not result in a substantial alteration of the current function of the land. Project-specific analysis is on file at the Resource Conservation District.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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