Milsap Thinning Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026040263
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Milsap Thinning Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/7/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the removal of 20 Eucalyptus trees within Milsap preserve adjacent to the pond. At the border of Milsap preserve along Gilette Road, approximately six acres will be thinned to create a shaded fuel break. Only Eucalyptus trees ten inches in diameter or smaller will be removed. This project will remove dangerous fuels and improve habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Curtis Fosnaugh
Agency Name
Tree Solutions
Job Title
CEO Tree Solutions, ISA Certified Arborist WE-10218A
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Name
Alison Pollack
Agency Name
CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
Closest physical address to the location is 200 Gillette Road Watsonville, CA 95076, 36.96976, -121.83126. There are two project locations within the site: one on CDFW property along Gillette Road and one within Milsap preserve.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes minor alteration to land with only tree removal and no grading. The trees to be removed are non-native Eucalyptus that pose a threat to habitat and property.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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