Collins Pine Company is preparing a timber harvest plan {THP) approximately 3 miles north of Westwood, California. This plan includes approximately 3,120 acres in the following location: The legal description is Township 29 North, Range 9 East; Portions of sections 1,2,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,21,22,27,28 Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. The major watercourse that runs adjacent to the THP area is Goodrich Creek. As required by Title 14 of California Code of Regulations, Section 1032.10, all landowners within 1,000 feet downstream of a proposed THP, whose ownership adjoins or includes Class I, II and IV watercourse(s) which receives surface drainage from the proposed timber operation must be contacted requesting information on surface domestic water use. Any responses should be sent within IO days of publication to:
Andrew Juska
Collins Pine Company
P.O. Box 796
Chester, CA 96020
Any responses to this letter will be submitted with the THP to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CAL FIRE, for review. If domestic use is noted, the THP will contain mitigation rμeasures necessary to protect domestic water supplies.
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