North Bay Forest Improvement Program - Granucci_Ruth

This project, conducted under the North Bay Forest Improvement Program on 5.52 acres in Napa County, California, focuses on forest restoration and fuel reduction in an area affected by the 2017 Nuns Fire. The work involves the selective removal of small trees and brush, pruning of lower branches of dominant Douglas fir and other hardwoods, and the mechanical treatment of woody debris through mastication and chipping. Activities are carried out in compliance with California’s Public Resources Code § 753, under a categorical exemption for minor land alterations under CEQA § 15304, and are overseen by a Registered Professional Forester to ensure ecological integrity and avoid harm to mature or scenic trees. The project site is located in Township 6 North, Range 5 West, Sections 7 and 8, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site by the Napa County Resource Conservation District. While no contract value, pricing details, or formal payment or invoicing systems are specified, the work is administered by the district’s Executive Director, Danielle Ashton, with Jim Granucci and Kibbie Ruth identified as the responsible parties performing the activities. All environmental compliance is documented through a certified exemption finding and a Notice of Exemption, which have been submitted as required. No federal procurement clauses, evaluation factors, special requirements, or socioeconomic representations are included, as this is a state-level forestry initiative with no formal solicitation, contract number, or federal acquisition structure.