How the Tree Management Policy is Implemented

One of the roles of the Parklands Committee is to consider resident applications with requests to trim or remove City trees in the Parklands or public right-of-way, and the Tree Management Policy defines a process for residents to make these requests. After the Parklands Committee acts upon an application, its recommendations are forwarded to City Council for consideration and approval. If approved, the action can proceed according to the recommended conditions of approval associated with the Parklands Committee recommendation and City Council action. Only contractors with the proper contractor’s license, insurance. and a City business license may trim or remove City trees once the Parklands Committee or Urban Forester have approved the proposed work.

The guidelines in the Tree Management Policy apply only to publicly owned land. It is unlawful to remove, trim or plant a tree in the Parkland or right-of-way without City approval. If you would like to determine whether a tree is located on public property, please call the City Forester at (310) 378-0383. If you have concerns regarding a tree on private property, please call the Palos Verdes Homes Association at (310) 373-6721.

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