Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permit No. 1927-HMP-2026-231)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch, has issued Western Joshua Tree Hazard Management Permit No. 1927-HMP-2026-231 to Laura Buchanan. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1927.4, this permit authorizes the removal of seven dead and detached western Joshua trees located at 7086 Rubidoux Avenue, Yucca Valley, California 92284, also identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 0601-361-05 in San Bernardino County. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and was posted as a forecast on July 24, 2026. The scope of work is limited to the removal or trimming of dead western Joshua trees that meet specific hazard criteria, including trees that have fallen within 30 feet of a structure, are leaning against an existing structure, or pose an imminent threat to public health and safety. A Notice of Exemption dated July 23, 2026, was issued for this project based on minor private alterations without the removal of healthy mature trees, citing Sections 15269(b) and 15304, Class 4. Mika Samoy serves as the primary environmental scientist and point of contact for the agency.