Santa Cruz County Tree Ordinances

These links should prove helpful in understanding the requirements before tree removals or construction projects can begin.

• City of Santa Cruz
• County of Santa Cruz
• Scotts Valley

Services

• Arborist Services
• For Homeowners
• For Professionals
• more...

Tree Care

• Integrated Pest Management
• Plant Health Care
• PHC for Professionals
• more...

Seasonal Issues

• Aphids
• Bark Beetles
• Whitefly
• more...

Tree Management

• Insects & Plant Diseases
• Mulch
• Mycorrhizae
• more...

Tree Management by Season

• Fruit Trees
• Landscape Trees

Sudden Oak Death

• SOD Overview
• SOD Complex in Detail
• Best Management Practices
• more...

Tree Terms & Facts

• Glossary of Tree Terms

Tree Ordinance List

• Monterey County
• Santa Clara County
• Santa Cruz County

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