Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2025-240)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch, has issued Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Permit No. 1927-HMP-2025-240 to Connie L. Brown. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1927.4, this permit authorizes the trimming and removal of one living western Joshua tree located at 42745 6th Street East, Lancaster, California, 93535. To qualify for this action, the tree must be assessed as hazardous and diseased by an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and must meet specific safety criteria, such as being within 30 feet of a structure after falling, leaning against an existing structure, or posing an imminent threat to public health and safety. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 561730 and is supported by a Notice of Exemption. This exemption is granted under Section 15269(b) for emergency projects and Section 15304 Class 4 categorical exemptions, as the work involves minor private alterations that do not require the removal of healthy mature trees. Mika Samoy, an Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary lead agency contact for the project.