Tree Protection in Alpine County, CA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Alpine County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alpine County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Tree Removal Permits

The Kirkwood area requires a formal tree permit (Code Ch. 12.16) before removing trees, with application, deposit, insurance, and adjacent-owner notice. The rest of the unincorporated county has no county tree-removal permit; CAL FIRE Forest Practice rules and the Less-Than-3-Acre Conversion Exemption apply.

Alpine County Tree Removal Permits

Heavy Restrictions

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