Hazardous Western Joshua Tree Trimming and Removal

An emergency contract has been issued for the immediate trimming and removal of a hazardous western Joshua tree located at a residential property in Hesperia, California, due to its imminent threat to public safety. The work is classified under NAICS code 561730 and is being executed as a subcontract in compliance with California Fish and Game Code §1927.4, which governs the handling of protected plant species under emergency conditions. The project qualifies for exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act as an emergency action, allowing swift implementation without standard environmental review timelines. The tree poses a documented risk that necessitates prompt intervention to prevent harm to people, property, or infrastructure, and all work must be conducted in accordance with state wildlife and habitat protection protocols to ensure legal and ecological compliance. The activity is being overseen by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Habitat Conservation Planning Branch in Sacramento, with performance specifically tied to the 92345 zip code in Hesperia.