San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council Roadside Fuel Reduction Project in County Right-of-Way Along Multiple Roads in San Luis Obispo County, CA; 245R12C104NC

The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council Roadside Fuel Reduction Project (Project No. 245R12C104NC) is a public safety initiative focused on mitigating wildfire risks through the removal of flammable vegetation along county road right-of-ways in San Luis Obispo County, California. The scope of work includes selective clearing of vegetation, onsite chipping of debris, and the application of herbicides and a fire prevention material called Fortify. These activities will be performed across an extensive network of county-maintained roads, including Tassajara Creek, Chimney Rock, and various corridors within Cambria, Pecho Valley, and See Canyon, among many others. The project is managed by San Luis Obispo County Public Works, with Kate Shea serving as the Environmental Programs Division Manager and Henry Bonifas as the lead technical contact. Administratively, the project is categorized as a forecast and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15301(c) and 15304(i), as it involves maintenance and minor alterations without the removal of healthy mature trees. Compliance is documented through a Notice of Exemption and a CDFW No Effect Determination. Inspection and acceptance of the work are the responsibility of the San Luis Obispo County Public Works department at the various project site locations.