Emergency Tree Removal (Hazardous Western Joshua Trees)

The contract authorizes the removal of up to seven dead, detached, or fallen Western Joshua trees that present an imminent threat to public health or safety, specifically those located within 30 feet of structures or leaning against them. The work is classified as emergency remediation and is limited to trees that are clearly hazardous and pose direct risk to inhabited or critical infrastructure. The task must be carried out in Yucca Valley, California, with the zip code 92284 as the designated place of performance, reflecting the localized nature of the threat and the need for prompt action in this arid region where Western Joshua trees are native and protected. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 213112, which corresponds to support activities for mining, indicating the specialized nature of the work involving hazardous vegetation near developed areas. The contracting agency is the Fish and Wildlife Headquarters, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch in Sacramento, California, highlighting the environmental oversight and regulatory context surrounding the removal of these protected species. Although the trees are classified as hazardous and subject to removal, the action is strictly bounded by the condition that only those posing an immediate risk may be addressed, ensuring compliance with conservation protocols while prioritizing public safety. The contract was posted on July 24, 2026, and is accessible through a designated public link.