2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in San Bernardino County, California.
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Unincorporated San Bernardino County requires a Tree or Plant Removal Permit under Development Code Section 88.01.050 to remove regulated native trees and plants. The Director or Fire Chief reviews applications, which may require an arborist or forester certification and a plot plan. Illegal removal is a misdemeanor.
Western Joshua trees are protected under California's Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act of 2023. Removing or relocating them in San Bernardino County requires a state permit and mitigation fees, with additional county Native Desert Plant Protection rules.
3 cities in San Bernardino County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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