MOU 
DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME  
COARSEGOLD RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT


MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into as of August 31, 2004, between the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and the Coarsegold Resource Conservation District (CRCD).

WHEREAS, it is the mission of the DFG to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public; and

WHEREAS the DFG has acquired ownership of approximately 508 acres of the property known as the Kinsman Flat Wildlife Area, located off Minarets Road, approximately 12 miles east of North Fork in Madera County; and

WHEREAS the property was purchased by DFG for the purpose of protecting and enhancing habitat for deer and other wildlife; and

WHEREAS the CRCD is a diverse group of local volunteers that help landowners care and protect their natural resources in a way that will improve the area's economy, environment and living standards; and

WHEREAS it is the vision of DFG and CRCD to work cooperatively to improve habitat for deer, quail and other wildlife.

THEREFORE permission is granted to CRCD to enter Kinsman Flat Wildlife Area for the reasons stated above and will remain in effect through December 31, 2007, unless extended by written agreement.  CRCD agrees to the conditions stated herein:

  1. Permittee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless DFG, their employees, agents, and assigns from any loss or damage and from any liability on account of personal injury, property damage, or claims for personal injury or death arising out of Permittee's activities under this MOU.
  2. Damage done to DFG property shall be promptly corrected at CRCD's expense and to the satisfaction of DFG.
  3. This permission given herein shall neither constitute nor be construed as any surrender of the jurisdiction and supervision of DFG over the lands described herein.
  4. The use of and entry onto the subject lands will be for access by CRCD and their agents and employees.
  5. The CRCD will contract for low impact mechanical crushing and piling.  Manipulated species will be designated on the ground by CRCD representatives under direction from the DFG.  Burns will be accomplished in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.  This project will improve habitat for deer, quail and other wildlife.  It will involve selectively crushing and piling mature and decadent brush in the spring or early summer.  Brush piles will be burned the following year after deer migration.  Mechanical brush removal will be accomplished using a low impact rubber tract excavator equipped with a mechanical thumb and weighing less than 8,000 pounds.

Accepted:  September 23, 2004

W. Tom Wheeler, President
Coarsegold Resource Conservation District

W. E. Loudermilk, Regional Manager
Department of Fish and Game
San Joaquin Valley and Southern Sierra Region

 
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