On Farm Hedgerow at 14650 County Road 87

The project at 14650 County Road 87 in Esparto, California, involves the installation of a 1,314-foot native plant hedgerow along the edge of an orchard field to enhance habitat connectivity and support native wildlife and pollinators. The hedgerow will consist of a mix of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous flowering plants selected to provide floral resources, forage, and shelter, with implementation planned during the fall or winter season using hand tools only to minimize environmental disruption. A biological review confirmed no documented species of concern at the site, and the project is designed to avoid impacting special status plants or wildlife. The work qualifies for a Class 33 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it is a small-scale habitat restoration effort under five acres with no significant environmental effects, and it complies with ministerial exemptions under state law. The Yolo County Resource Conservation District is the lead agency responsible for implementation and compliance, with administrative acceptance tied to the filing of a Notice of Exemption with the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder and a $50 fee paid to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. No formal federal procurement structure exists for this project—there are no contract line items, pricing, federal acquisition regulation clauses, or federal solicitation numbers. Instead, this is a state-level environmental initiative governed by CEQA procedures, with no requirement for UEI, CAGE, or small business certifications. The sole point of contact for the project is Heather Nichols, Executive Director of the Yolo County Resource Conservation District, who oversees both environmental compliance and project execution.