Western Joshua Tree Mitigation and Relocation

The contract pertains to the handling, relocation, or mitigation of up to six western Joshua trees authorized for incidental take under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Agreement and the California Endangered Species Act. This work is specifically scoped to ensure compliance with environmental regulations protecting this species, which is under increasing conservation scrutiny due to habitat loss and climate impacts. The activities must be executed in accordance with state and federal conservation protocols to minimize ecological disruption and uphold legal requirements for species protection. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 561730, indicating it involves environmental remediation and related services. The contracting entity is San Bernardino County in California, and the work is expected to occur within the jurisdictional boundaries where western Joshua trees are protected. Although specific location details are not provided, the project likely involves field operations such as tree transplantation, root system preservation, post-movement monitoring, and documentation required for regulatory reporting. The contract was posted for potential bidders on June 22, 2026, and all work must align with the terms set forth in the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Agreement to ensure lawful and scientifically sound mitigation practices.