Encino Ranch Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026100740
Public Agency
Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego
Document Title
Encino Ranch Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/20/2026
Document Description
The Encino Ranch Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project entails enhancing the resilience of the Ranch's 30.5 acre riparian forest community through fuel reduction (e.g., removal of 50 to 60 dead or diseased coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) infested with gold spotted oak borer (GSOB), ladder fuel removal, pruning, etc.) restoration / enhancement of 12.3 acres of native grassland through prescribed fire and subsequent revegetation with native grass species, removal of 6.1 acres of invasive species including Armenian blackberry (Rubus armenicanus)
and Russian olive (Olea europa), reforestation of 2.05 acres of Engelmann oak woodland, 0.25 acre of groundwater enhancement via process based restoration (PBR) practices, installation of 200 pollinator-friendly native plants, and fence repairs to protect sensitive habitats from potential livestock browsing / herbivory. No herbicide use or work within designated waters of the United States (WOTUS) will be required as part of the Project.
Contact Information
Name
Ann Baldridge
Agency Name
Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Lee Golpariani
Agency Name
Encino Conservancy
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Ysabel
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Black Canyon Road and Hallyeyaaw Lane
Zip
92070
Parcel #
245-070-09-00; 245-070-10-00; 245-070-12-00; 245-070-13-00
Township
12S
Range
2E
Section
9
Base
SBPM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §15304)
Reasons for Exemption
RCDGSDC has determined that the Project is eligible for a Categorical Exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As proposed, the Project enhances public safety and forest ecosystem resilience without resulting in significant environmental effects, qualifying for exemption under Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §15304). The Project involves minor alterations to land and vegetation through removal of GSOB infested oak, selective thinning, and invasive species removal to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk within the Encino Ranch property. No grading or significant ground disturbance will occur. All work will be conducted by hand crews and low pressure ground based equipment, following best management practices to avoid impacts to water quality, biological resources, and cultural sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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