Invasive Species Removal and Fire Fuel Reduction for Climate Resilience at multiple County parks
Summary
SCH Number
2026070758
Public Agency
Santa Clara County
Document Title
Invasive Species Removal and Fire Fuel Reduction for Climate Resilience at multiple County parks
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2026
Document Description
This project proposes a coordinated program of invasive species removal and fire fuel reduction across multiple county parklands to enhance ecosystem resilience and mitigate climate-driven impacts including extreme heat, prolonged drought, flooding, and catastrophic wildfire. Activities will restore native plant communities and
improve forest and meadow health, and reduce hazardous fuel loads across approximately 330 acres and 5 miles of trail corridors. The project is proposed for funding under a Proposition 4 grant application.
Contact Information
Name
Colleen Tsuchimoto
Agency Name
County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Dana Page
Agency Name
County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department
Job Title
Natural Resource Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Gilroy, San Jose, Saratoga
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
County-wide
Zip
County-wid
Total Acres
335 acres
Parcel #
County-wide
Waterways
County-wide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves fuel management activities to reduce the volume of flammable vegetation. Such activities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare or threatened plant or animal species or significant erosion and sedimentation of surface waters and will not include removal of healthy/mature trees. These treatments will
reduce wildfire severity, enhance habitat connectivity, and promote healthier, diverse ecosystems.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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