Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2026-178)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued Permit No. 1927-HMP-2026-178 to Sergio A. Rodriguez under Fish and Game Code section 1927.4 to manage a hazard posed by one living western Joshua tree located in Victorville, California. The permit authorizes the trimming and removal of the tree, provided the root ball remains undisturbed, to eliminate an imminent threat to public health or safety. This action complies with the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act’s provisions for hazard management, which permit interventions on living trees only when they present a direct risk, such as structural proximity or danger to people. The project is limited to the specified tree and does not extend to other vegetation or land use changes. The permit was issued by the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch in Sacramento and is tied to a project location in Victorville with a zip code of 92395. Mika Samoy, an Environmental Scientist with the department, serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory and operational inquiries. The permit was posted on June 17, 2026, and is accessible through the California Environmental Quality Act network. No solicitation number or NAICS code is associated with this authorization, as it is an individual hazard mitigation action rather than a competitive procurement. The permit reflects a targeted, non-commercial effort to ensure public safety while adhering to conservation safeguards for the western Joshua tree species.