California Code of Regulations, Title 26

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Division 8 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Title 14)

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 26, §§ 14-1545 Wildlife Protection

(a) Riparian vegetation found along stream and lakes, and within marshes, wet meadows, and other wet areas shall be retained and protected except when managed as part of a fish and wildlife habitat improvement practice and necessary mitigation measures to minimize damage from these practices have been imposed.

(b) All snags within the stream and lake protection zone and all live trees and snags with visible evidence of use as nesting and roosting sites by rare, endangered, or threatened bird species shall be left undisturbed. Participants are encouraged to leave all snags undisturbed.

(c) No practices may be performed on lands designated special treatment areas due to their importance as key habitat for rare and endangered animals or plants unless an environmental evaluation conducted according to 14 CAC 1532.2 indicates that a proposed practice(s) will improve such habitat.

(d) Participants are encouraged to retain some older acorn producing black oaks, create deer forage lanes in brushfields, and plant other vegetation to promote species diversity and improve wildlife habitat when such practices are not in conflict with program goals.

(e) If existing vegetation other than riparian is necessary to maintain stream temperatures, such vegetation shall not be removed.

(f) Domestic water supplies will receive the same review and consideration as that required for special treatment areas.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4799.02, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4799 and 4799.01, Public Resources Code.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 26, §§ 14-1545.1 Stream and Lake Protection

(a) Throughout the course of the project, the applicant shall keep all streams and lakes below the stream and lake transition line free of slash, debris, and other material that will harm fish, wildlife, or other beneficial uses of water. Accidental deposits will be removed immediately.

(b) No tractors, trucks, cars, and other machinery shall be serviced adjacent to lakes or streams, or within wet meadows and other wet areas, or in other areas where such servicing will permit grease, oil, or fuel, or other toxic substances to enter lakes or streams or wet areas.

(c) Except when performing fish and wildlife habitat improvement practices or forest land conservation practices, heavy earth-moving equipment working on the project area shall be prohibited from working within 50 feet (15.24 m), slope distance, of the stream or lake transition line. Wider protection zones may be required following an environmental review of the project conducted according to 14 CAC 1532.2.

(d) The participant shall be responsible for complying with applicable sections of the Fish and Game Code and local ordinances.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4799.02, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4799 and 4799.01, Public Resources Code.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 26, §§ 14-1545.2 Wet Meadows, Marshes, and Other Wet Areas

No activities shall be permitted in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas unless such activities are forest land conservation practices of fish and wildlife habitat improvement practices and necessary mitigation measures to minimize damage from these practices have been imposed.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4799.02, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4799 and 4799.01, Public Resources Code.