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1 Sequoia Ecological Consulting,Inc. CaIVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum C 14 Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 • Prioritize removal of invasive plants and dead woody material while retaining live native vegetation • Hazardous trees (e.g., dead or dying trees) identified by an RPF or qualified fire professional would be removed • Tree canopy would be retained to the greatest extent feasible while removing ladder fuels o Large trees (greater than approximately 6 inches in diameter at breast height [DBH]) would be limbed up to approximately 6 feet or as determined by a professional o Small trees and brush (less than approximately 6 inches DBH) would be removed strategically, cutting stumps to within 4 inches of bare mineral soil o Small trees and large shrubs in open areas that have the potential to provide shade and reduce invasive plant species would be limbed up to approximately 6 feet,or as deemed by a professional, and the canopy would be left intact o Tree canopy over emergency access roads would be trimmed up to approximately 15 feet from the ground,or as deemed by a professional based on site goals,to facilitate passage of emergency vehicles during a fire event o A 6-foot gap from the tree canopy to the nearest shrub will be maintained • No commercial forest products would be removed Grass Fuel Type Treatment Activities Grass fuel type would include habitat classified as annual grassland by the CWHR. Within non-native grassland, treatment activities would cut grasses to a maximum of approximately 6 inches, achieve horizontal spacing, and reduce overall fuel loading. Prescribed herbivory, mowing, prescribed burning, and herbicide spot treatment would be strategically used in combined grass-and herb-dominated areas and in areas of shrub encroachment. • Prescribed Herbivory Treatment o Goats, cattle, or other grazing animals would be installed strategically within areas with wildlife- safe fencing or other existing barriers ■ A professional shepherd would coordinate animal movements to prevent excessive grazing and ground disturbance • Mechanical Treatment Activities o Mowing would be performed using riding lawn mowers, or similar, and would not be used within 50 feet of suitable Alameda whipsnake habitat o Mechanical equipment that may be used to ignite or limit the spread of the prescribed burn would be present with appropriate fire department and Project Proponent personnel • Prescribed Burning Treatment Activities o Burning would be timed to control invasive non-native grasses where present o Perimeter fire lines would include existing roads and natural features where possible to maintain aesthetic values o Prescribed fires would be conducted in conditions promoting a light to moderate burn (i.e.,when soil and duff are moist) to increase the productivity of the habitat without resulting in adverse impacts to wildlife o All prescribed burning (both broadcast and pile burns) would be done under applicable burn and air quality permits to minimize potential environmental impacts o Within suitable Alameda whipsnake habitat, prescribed burning and pile burning would be restricted to times when temperatures are conducive to snake movement,which is typically when soil surface temperatures reach or exceed 66°F (19°C)