Tree Protection in Pima County, AZ (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pima County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Saguaro cactus is Highly Safeguarded under ARS 3-904. Destroying one without an AZ Dept of Agriculture permit is a Class 4 felony punishable by up to 3.75 years in prison.
Pima County Heritage and Protected Native Plants
Heavy RestrictionsA.R.S. § 3-904 — Destruction of protected plants by private landowners
A. This chapter does not prevent the destruction of protected native plants or clearing of land or cleaning or removing protected native plants by the owner of the land or the owner's agent if: 1. The land is in private ownership. 2. The protected native plants are not transported from the land or offered for sale. 3. The owner or the owner's agent notifies the department pursuant to this secti...
Tree Protection by City in Pima County
2 cities in Pima County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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