Moorpark protects heritage and native trees, particularly coast live oaks and valley oaks, which are prominent throughout the city's hillside and equestrian areas.
Moorpark's tree protection provisions safeguard heritage trees and native oaks on both public and private property. Trees with trunk diameters of 12 inches or more at breast height, particularly native oaks (Quercus agrifolia, Quercus lobata), are subject to protection. Moorpark's hillside terrain contains significant oak woodland habitat, and the city's general plan recognizes native trees as a critical community resource. Removal permits are required and include arborist assessments and replacement planting conditions. Construction projects near protected trees must implement root zone protection plans. Heritage oaks along trails and equestrian paths receive additional consideration.
Unauthorized removal of a protected tree: $1,000-$10,000 per tree. Required replacement at 2:1 to 3:1 ratios. Construction damage to protected trees: stop-work order plus $500-$5,000. Willful destruction: criminal misdemeanor charges possible.
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