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f \ Sequoia Ecological Consulting,Inc. ::`► CaIVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum C-11 Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 and protection measures would be communicated to the herder and project manager, including a pre-vegetation removal field visit, as appropriate. To prevent undesirable introduction of invasive or noxious plant species to the site, consideration would be given to where animals are coming from and whether viable seeds of undesirable species are present.As necessary,the herd would be fed a weed-free diet for an appropriate period prior to being introduced to the grazing site. Any supplemental feed brought on-site would be free of noxious weeds. PD-3.2.5: Herbicide Application Herbicides would be used strategically to supplement other treatment methods to prevent the spread and resprouting of invasive species within the treatment areas and along roads. Effective herbicides identified by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture that are consistent with those described in the CaIVTP PEIR (e.g., glyphosate and species-specific chemicals) would be applied. On-the-ground application methods include painting cut stems or stumps and using backpack hand applicators targeted on focal invasive plants; no aerial spraying or spraying from trucks would occur. No herbicide used would occur within 30 feet of aquatic habitat except for direct application to freshly cut invasive tree stumps. Herbicide application would comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)label directions and both California Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation label standards.All herbicide application would be performed by certified and licensed pesticide applicators in accordance with all local,state,and federal regulations. Herbicide application would not take place within 24 hours of a rain event. PD-3.2.6: Biomass Disposal The goal of biomass disposal is to reduce ignitable material and associated air quality impacts from wildfire,reduce brood material for harmful insects and disease, and enhance aesthetics. By reducing the available fuel in the shaded fuel break, the fuel continuity is disrupted, which slows down the spread of wildfires and decreases potential fire intensity. Methods for managing biomass include natural decomposition (e.g., chip and broadcast, lop and scatter), hauling off-site, and pile burning. Downed woody debris may be masticated where it creates a fire hazard. To mitigate brood stratum opportunities for beetles, downed logs would not be left on-site, in accordance with California Forest Practice Rules (CAL FIRE 2019) and BMPs. Whenever feasible, natural decomposition of biomass would be preferred because:(1)forestry mulch aids in mitigating erosion and excessive soil disturbance;(2)keeping material on-site prevents the spread of disease and pathogens to other sites, with Sudden Oak Death (SOD; Phytophthora ramorum) being of particular concern in our region; and (3) GHG emissions are reduced by avoiding the transportation of material off-site to green waste facilities. For all these reasons,the most climate-friendly option is to leave woody biomass on-site to decompose naturally.