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Pruning and removal of heritage trees requires a permit issued by the Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry Services. Residents considering pruning or removal of a heritage tree should download the permit application and contact Urban Forestry at 311
Heritage trees are defined by Heritage Tree Ordinance, Chapter 12.64.020 of the City Code. Trees are considered heritage trees if the following applies:
- The tree has a trunk circumference of one hundred (100) inches or more, is of good quality in terms of health, vigor of growth and conformity to generally accepted horticultural standards of shape and location for its species.
- The tree is a native species with a circumference of thirty-six (36) inches or greater and in good quality in terms of health, vigor of growth and conformity to generally accepted horticultural standards of shape and location for its species. Protected native species include the following:
- Valley oak
- Interior live oak
- Blue oak
- Coast live oak
- California sycamore
- California buckeye
- The tree is thirty-six (36) inches in circumference or greater in a riparian zone. The riparian zone is measured from the centerline of the water course to thirty (30) feet beyond the high water line. Species include
- Cottonwood
- Willows
- Boxelders
- Alder
- The tree is part of a grove of trees or woodland trees designated by resolution of the city council to be of special historical or environmental value or of significant community benefit.
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If you have questions, please call Urban Forest Services at 311 or email urbanforestry@cityofsacramento.org.
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