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Fresno County, CA Tree Protection: Tree Replacement Requirements (2026)

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Typical Ratio: 3:1 replacement
Species: In-kind native
Monitoring: ~5 years
CEQA: AB 242 oak woodlands

City-specific rules exist: Clovis, and Fresno have their own tree replacement requirements rules that differ from Fresno County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

When protected oak removal is permitted, Fresno County typically requires 3:1 replacement mitigation with in-kind native species. Oak woodland mitigation follows AB 242 and CEQA guidelines.

Full Breakdown

Fresno County's oak tree preservation provisions require replacement planting for permitted removal of valley oak, blue oak, and coast live oak. Typical ratio: 3 new native oaks planted for each protected oak removed, with 5-year survival monitoring. In-lieu fees may be accepted for large developments. AB 242 establishes oak woodlands as CEQA resources, requiring mitigation at the project level. Mitigation can occur on-site or at approved mitigation banks. Developer must post performance bond for monitoring period.

Violations & Fines

Failure to meet replacement requirements: bond forfeiture; project approval revocation. In-lieu fee non-payment: permit revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay a fee instead of planting replacement trees?

In-lieu fees may be accepted for larger development projects where on-site replacement is impractical, at Planning Department discretion.

What species can be used for replacement?

Native in-kind replacement is preferred: valley oak for valley oak, blue oak for blue oak. Mixed native oaks may be approved for habitat mitigation.

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Fresno County, CA Tree Protection: Tree Replacement Requirements (2026)

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