Memo on Use of Exemptions Overlapping NTMPs (may have been superseded)
Review of Forest Practice Enforcement Policy and Program Expectations
Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog
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On June 16, 2017, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to make the foothill yellow-legged frog a “threatened” Candidate under the California Endangered Species Act. During CESA candidacy, a species is afforded protections as a listed species and “take” is prohibited per Fish and Game Code. CAL FIRE provides the following document (PDF) as general information to be considered in developing Timber Harvesting Plans.
2016 Water Drafting Workshop - Rancho Cordova, April 26
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 1 - Introduction & Overview
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 2 - Effects of Drafting
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 3 - Regulatory Considerations
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 4 - Common Water Drafting/Diversion Types
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 5 - Hydrology and Geomorphology Considerations
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 6 - Methods of Streamflow Measurement
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 7 - Minimizing Water Use and Alternatives to Drafting
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 8 - Protection Measures/BMPs
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation - Part 9 - Conclusion/Resources
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation Powerpoint (PDF)
- 2016 Water Drafting Workshop Presentation Q&A (PDF)
CEQA Use of the Terminology "Should"
Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) in California Timber Harvesting Plans
Sierra Nevada and Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog
- Important information on the Sierra Nevada mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana sierra) and the northern distinct population segment of the mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa)
On April 29, 2014 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) published the final rule listing the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog and the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the mountain yellow-legged frog as endangered; the final rule becomes effective on June 30, 2014. Guidance for RPFs and LTOs to follow.
Current and historic range maps: ftp://ftp.fire.ca.gov/forest/0_YLF/ (Coming soon)
Final listing document: http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/outreach/Public-Advisories/SierraAmphibian_Proposals/docs/3SA-FinalListingRule-FR-2014apr29.pdf
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/04/29/2014-09488/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-endangered-species-status-for-sierra-nevada#h-8
Black-backed Woodpecker
- Black-backed Woodpecker and Timber Operations (PDF)
- Black-backed Woodpecker Species Information (PDF)
- Black-backed Woodpecker Range Map (PDF)
Humboldt Marten
- Humboldt Marten and Timber Operations (PDF)
- Humboldt Marten Species Information (PDF)
- Humboldt Marten Range Map (PDF)
Climate Change
- THP Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator (6/11/10) (PDF)
- THP Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator User Guide (6/11/10) (PDF)
Emergency and Exemption Notices
- Timber Operations in Areas Substantially Damaged Due to Wildland Fires (PDF)
- Native American Emergency Notice Memo to RPFs (5/12/10) (PDF)
Monitoring
THP Workshop Materials
- 1611 Notification Information (PDF)
- Assessment of Sensitive Plants (PDF)
- CGS THP Workshop PowerPoint (PDF)
- Cumulative Effects of Timber Operations on DFG Trust Resources (PDF)
- DFG Guidance for LSAA Amendments (PDF)
- Guidance for Amending Timber Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreements (PDF)
- Late Seral Habitat and Habitat Elements (PDF)
- Marbled Murrelet and Timber Harvest Planning (PDF)
- Roles of DFG (PDF)
- Scoping for Wildlife Issues (PDF)
- WQ's Responsibilities and Authorities in a Nutshell (PDF)
- Writing Mitigation Measures and Implementing Recommendations (PDF)
Pacific Fisher
- Pacific Fisher Status Memo (3/14/2013) (PDF)
- CAL FIRE Pacific Fisher Guidance Document (3/05/2013) (PDF)
- Pacific Fisher Range Northern-Central California 8-09 (PDF)
- Pacific Fisher Range Southern-Central California 8-09 (PDF)
- Pacific Fisher Range Coastal California 8-09 (PDF)
Damaged Tree Information
- Delayed Conifer Tree Mortality Following Fire in California (PDF)
- Guidelines for Estimating the Survival of Fire Damaged Trees in California (PDF)
Risk Rating System
California Red-Legged Frog
- USFWS Extension of Regulatory Protection in Mendocino County (PDF)
- USFWS Revised CRLF Info Needs and Take Avoidance Scenarios (03/25/08) (PDF)
- CAL FIRE CRF Take Avoidance Recommendations (7/28/08) (PDF)
- CRF Range Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties (PDF)
- CRF Range Fresno County (PDF)
- CRF Range Kern County (PDF)
- CRF Range Los Angeles County (PDF)
- CRF Range Mariposa and Madera Counties (PDF)
- CRF Range Mendocino County (PDF)
- CRF Range Placer and El Dorado Counties (PDF)
- CRF Range Plumas County (PDF)
- CRF Range Riverside County (PDF)
- CRF Range San Bernardino County (PDF)
- CRF Range San Diego County (PDF)
- CRF Range San Joaquin County (PDF)
- CRF Range Shasta County (PDF)
- CRF Range Sierra and Nevada Counties (PDF)
- CRF Range Stanislaus and Merced Counties (PDF)
- CRF Range Tulare County (PDF)
- CRF Range State of California (PDF)
San Francisco Garter Snake
- CAL FIRE SFGS Take Avoidance Recommendations (7/28/08) (PDF)
- USFWS Revised SFGS Info Needs and Take Avoidance Scenarios (03/25/08) (PDF)
Northern Spotted Owl
- USFWS One-Year Survey Letter (2/21/12) (PDF)
- Revised 2011 NSO Survey Protocol (1/9/12) (PDF)
- Summary of Revisions to 2011 NSO Survey Protocol (PDF)
- NSO Disclosure and Impacts Analysis Interior (12/13/11) (PDF)
- Revised USFWS Attachement A NSO Take Avoidance Analysis-- Coast Redwood 3-15-11 (PDF)
- Evaluation for "Take" Avoidance of Northern Spotted Owl Rule Questions and Answers (1-21-10) (PDF)
- CAL FIRE 919.9(g) Additional Info Explanation 8/09 (PDF)
- Estimating the Effects of Auditory and Visual Disturbance to Northern Spotted Owls and Marbled Murrelets in Northwestern California (PDF)
- Northern Spotted Owl Boundaries Map (02/10/09) (PDF)
- Evaluation Process for Northern Spotted Owl Info to Determine Compliance 919.9(g) and 919.10 (PDF)
- CNDDB Spotted Owl Viewer Selected Codes Defined and Described (2/27/08) (PDF)
- NSO Noise Disturbance No Take Scenerio 8/09 (PDF)
- USFWS Information for NSO Technical Assistance 02/01/08 (PDF)
- USFWS NSO Take Avoidance Scenarios 02/01/08 (PDF)
- Revised USFWS Attachment B Northern Spotted Owl Take Avoidance Analysis -- Interior (2/27/08) (PDF)
- USFWS NSO Take Avoidance Guidelines Science Support Document (12-14-09) (PDF)
- Corrections Required to the Northern Spotted Owl Survey Guidance Provided on February 27, 2008, Attachments A and B (PDF)
- Technical Assistance for Determination of Unoccupied and Abandoned Status for Northern Spotted Owl Sites (PDF)
Take Avoidance
Timber Harvesting Plan Related
- Anadromous Salmonid Protections Rules: Revised Interpretive Questions and Answers for RPFs and Landowners (PDF)
- Instructions For Filling Out Map Reference Table for Planned Work and Mitigation (PDF)
- Map Reference Table (WORD)
- CAL FIRE's Botanical Review Team Guidance Memo and Flowchart 6-09 (PDF)
- Anadromous Salmonid Protection Rules Overview PowerPoint (revised) (PDF)
- How SMARA Applies to Timber Operations (7/15/05) (PDF)
- CLFA Guide to Determining Need for a Geologist (PDF)
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Assistance to RPF's to Avoid Plan Returns (PDF)
- Disclosure, Evaluation and Protection of Large Old Trees (3/05) (PDF)
- Mitigation Measures to prevent the spread of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) During Timber Harvest Operations under Department of Food and Agriculture Regulation and Zone of Infestation. (3/05) (PDF)
- The Timber Harvesting Plan Extensions (12/04) (PDF)
- The Application of SMARA to Surface Mining Operations Relative to Timber Harvest and Forest Management Activities (12/04) (PDF)
- Supplemental Instructions For Completing The Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) Form Memo (8/04) (PDF)
- Cost Share Roads Memo (7/04) (PDF)
- Closeout of Expired or Soon to Expire Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs) (11/06) (PDF)
- AB 47 (Simitian) Chapter 816 -- Mapping Requirements and TImber Harvesting Plans (THPs) tiered to Sustained Yield Plans (SYPs) (03/06) (PDF)
- Timberland--Vegetation Management Program, CFIP, Prop 40 (07/05) (PDF)
- Notification of Commencement of Timber Operations (03/07) (PDF)
- Policy Guidelines for Use with County, State or Federal Agency or Native American Advisors to the Review Team per 14 CCR 1037.5(a) (11/06) (PDF)
Road Rules, 2013 Rule Package Training Workshop, September 16, 2014 (Ione)
- Pete Cafferata - Introduction (WMV)
- Dave Folwer - Definitions (WMV)
- Drew Coe - Hydrologic Disconnection (WMV)
- Don Lindsay - Road Drainage (WMV)
- Dave Fowler - Inventories (WMV)
- Stacy Stanish - Watercourse Crossings (WMV)
- Simpson - Road Use Maintenance Monitoring and Abandonment (WMV)
- Solinsky - Mapping Requirements (WMV)
- Q & A (WMV)
Associated California Loggers Road Rules, 2013 Rule Package Training Presentation, January 15, 2015 (Reno)
Non-Industrial Timber Management Plan Related
- Instructions For Filling Out Map Reference Table for Planned Work and Mitigation (PDF)
- Map Reference Table (WORD)
- NTMP Information for RPF's Related to Water Quality and Cumulative Impacts (10/05/12) (PDF)
- Non-Industrial Timberland Management Plan, GROWTH AND YIELD GUIDELINES (DRAFT) (3/06) (PDF)
- NTMP Workshop Summary Documents (8/04) (PDF)
- Revision of CAL FIRE Policy Regarding the Applicability of Intermediate Treatments for NTMPs that Demonstrate MSP by Option C (7/02) (PDF)
- CAL FIRE Policy Regarding the Applicability of Intermediate Treatments for NTMPs that Demonstrate MSP by Option C (2/02) (PDF)