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Home My WebLink AboutCalFire - Notice of Intent to Harvest Timber STATE OF CALIFORNIA—NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Edmund G.Brown Jr..,Governor BuairV° t DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION NORTHERN REGION HEADQUARTERS-REDDING 6105 Airport Road qu a i Redding,CA 96002 aM'��i ri (530)224-2445 Website.;wwwAre.ca.gov Date: JUL 5 201'6 Timber Harvesting Plan 149 a,- No: 2-16-034 Gear Landowner: The attached Notice of Intent to Harvest Timber is required by regulation to be sent to all landowners within 300 feet of a proposed timber harvesting operation. As a neighbor of the proposed operations, there are several things we want you to know about the regulation of commercial harvesting in California. The commercial harvest of forest products is regulated by the State Forest Practice Act and the runes adopted by the State Board of Forestry. The ,Act and the rules of the Board are designed to assure continuous growth and harvest of commercial forest trees while protecting sail, air, fish, wildlife, and water resources. These detailed regulations are enforced by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (GAL FIRE) and deal specifically with logging practices and related activities, including erosion control, road location and construction, watercourse and lake protection, hazard reduction, fire protection and reforestation.. The rules are designed to protect the environment. Comments and concerns of various agencies and interested parties were considered by the Board of Forestry during the rule adoption process. California is widely recognized as having the most stringent and comprehensive forest practice rules in the nation. Information about the rules may be obtained from CAL FIRE. As required by the rules„ a Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) has been prepared for this proposedoperation by a registered professional' forester and is currently under review. The THP is a written document describing where the operation will occur and how it will be conducted. The THP is reviewed in detail by a review team made up of representatives from GAL FIRE, Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Geological Survey. Other participants may include representatives from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Coastal Commission, and other agencies when appropriate. CAL FIRE may request input from geologists, archaeologists, hydrol'ogi'sts, or other experts when needed. Comments from the public are also given careful consideration during the review process. 1 CONSERVATION IS WISE-DEEP CALIFORNIA GREEN AND GOLDEN PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY. FOR TIPS AND INFORMATION,VISIT"FLEX YOUR POWER"AT W'a'J V.CA.GOV. Landowners Page Two After a field evaluation of the proposed THP, if the review team determines that one is necessary, the team recommends approval, denial, or approval with additional constraints or mitigation measures. Final determination on a timber harvesting plan rests with CAL FIRE. Once a THP has been approved, it becomes an enforceable document that, together with the Forest Practice Act and rules of the Board, governs the conduct of the harvest operation. CAL FIRE Foresters inspect the area during and upon completion of the operation to assure compliance with all requirements. The rules were not designed to cover matters of a civil nature or to prevent violations of other rules, regulation, or statutes. For example, CAL FIRE cannot be responsible to verify ownerships or guarantee the accuracy of property lines. Additionally, the Forest Practice Rules do not contain provisions to protect personal property from damage by timber operations. The timber purchaser, timber operator or other responsible persons are obviously required to give proper legal attention to these matters, and protections are provided through other laws. The attached Notice of Intent to Harvest Timber lists the persons to contact if you have questions or comments on the timber operation proposed in your area. If you wish to review the plan in person, you may do so at the CAL FIRE, Northern Region Headquarters-Redding Office, 6105 Airport Road, Redding, CA 96052, Telephone (530) 224-2445; or a copy may be obtained at 10 cents per page by calling or writing for a copy of the THP. When requesting a copy of the Timber Harvesting Plan, please refer to the timber harvesting plan number indicated in the upper right corner on the first page of this letter and put Attention: Forest Practice on the envelope. Sincerely, John Ramaley, RPF #2504 Forester III, Cascade, Sierra & Southern Regions Forest Practice Manager Attachment NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST TIMBER A Timber Harvesting Plan(Plan)or Amendment has been submitted to the California Department of Forestry&Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). CAL FIRE will be reviewing the proposed timber operation for compliance with State law and rules of the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The following briefly describes the proposed timber operation and where and how to get more information. In accordance with the timeline stated under Public Resources Code Section 45827,you may submit written public comments on the Plan or Amendment for CAL FIRE to consider. This notice applies to select one below)* ® New Timber Harvesting Plan ❑ Amendment to an Approved Timber Harvesting Plan Applicant Information (Timberland Owner(s), Registered Professional Forester who prepared the plan and Plan Submitter should match those listed in the plan or amendment.) 1.The name(s) of the Timberland Owner(s)where timber operations are to occur: Sierra Pacific Industries, Duensing Six Share Land Management Trust 2. Registered Professional Forester who prepared the plan or amendment: Cade B Mohier, RPF#298 Registered Professional Forester Phone(optional): (530)345-0025 3.The name of the Plan or Amendment Submitter: Sierra Pacific Industries Project Summa (County, legal description, acres proposed to be harvested and treatments to be used should match those listed in the plan or amendment.) 4. Location of the proposed timber operation (county, legal description,approximate direction&approximate distance of the timber operation from the nearest community or well-known landmark): Butte County; T26N R03E Sec 1,12,13,24,25 MDM;T25N R04E Sec 4,5,7,8,9,16,17,18,20,21,30 MDM;T26N R03E Sec 25 and 36 MDM ;T26N R04E Sec 29,31,32,33 MDM Approximately.5 miles north of the community of Butte Meadows, CA 5.The name of,and distance from,the nearest perennial stream and major watercourse flowing through or downstream from the timber operation: Butte Creek flows through the plan area North to South. Buil Creek, Grizzley Creek,Alder Creek, Secret Creek, Haw Creek, Coon Creek, Boftle Creek flow through the plan area North to South and are all tributaries to Butte Creek. 6.Acres proposed to be harvested:741 Acres 7.The regeneration methods and intermediate treatments to be used: Clearcut, Road Right of Way,Selection, Fuelbreak 8. ❑ Yes ® No Is there a known overhead power line, except lines from transformers to service panels,within the plan area? Public Information: The review times allowed for CAL FIRE to review the proposed timber operation are variable in Length,but limited. To ensure CAL FIRE receives your comments please read the following: The estimated earliest possible date CAL FIRE may APPROVE the Plan or Amendment is: 7130/2016 (This date is 15 calendar days from receipt of the Plan orAmendment by CAL FIRE,except in counties for which special rules have been adopted where the earliest date is 45 calendar days after receipt.) NOTE: THE ESTIMATED EARLIEST APPROVAL DATE IS PROBABLY NOT THE ACTUAL APPROVAL DATE. Normally, a much longer period of time is available for public comment and preparation of CAL FIRE's responses to public comments. Please check with CAL FIRE, prior to the above listed date,to determine the actual date that the public comment period closes. The public may review,or purchase a copy of,the Plan or Amendment at the CAL FIRE Review Team Office shown be]o The cost to obtain a copy is 37 cents for each page,$2.54 minimum per request.The cost to obtain a copy of this plan or amendment is: (to be completed by CAL FIRE upon receipt of plan). Questions or concerns regarding this plan should be directed to the CAL FIRE Review Team Office shown below or emailed to ReddingPublicComment@fire.ca.gov for incorporation into an Official Response Document. Please include the plan number on all correspondence. Forest Practice Program Manager CAL FIRE 6105 Airport Road Redding, CA 96002 (530)224-2445 The plan may be viewed online at ftp:llthp.fire.ca,govlTHPLibra rylCaseade_Region A map showing the approximate boundary of the THP area,a map legend,and a scale is attached to help in locating where the proposed timber operation is to occur. For CAL FIRE Use Only ,XCEIVED Timber Harvest Plan Number:,2r j]__7qg f l i3tt� Date of Receipt: J[f� t1 "! JUL 173, 2016 R4=pDING ' i ` FC)REST PRAC t cF p /. / / ff ♦// 0 z LLJ IV cr LLJ cq 1.7 / �/ •i , / ./ LU 404001"WL: Of 0 Of to 04 LO y It O �1LO I uLI,17 l , z4k W C�N CD co Z' to in cq —11K 44i � //yam LU + « * 1 V• LU / O CO MLO f. Obr� i� oo �� Z i 1 N N �j N LO L,� C��I 1�r "E` � 1 . I s LuLul a Mme,■ 4 M c o � ! ZNLO �� Q \ co O I G Z r Z \ N • r 1 N C'4 N T 411 ul LLJ !/ � t� ` uj v' , O� ` l 1 �� OM r..r ..r.a� CJN 1°/ Q�� oa my ! lJ�1i y 5 m 21 A.. J \\\ ..]] i W W ! 0. LL1 a 0. O z n N ¢ W 2 00 W w � 4 WU W T QU ¢ O w J m,. am I CL CF? EkJ d fnh C ¢a Z cocoF A..ZO ' O m¢ 0-L) 0 U U 030 Fm (nC� Adjacent Landowners • Lassen National Forest: Almanor Ranger District PO Box 767 Chester, CA 96020 • Butte County 25 County Center Drive Orovilie, CA 95965 • Cole Spencer Purdon ETAL 7399 HWY 99 Oroville, CA 95942 • Taylor Revocable TNT VIV Trust Estate 6273 W Wagstaff Road Paradise, CA 95969 • Duensing Six Share Land Management Trust 3212 Calistoga Drive Chico, CA 95973