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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Phone: 650-329-2441
Fax: 650-329-2154
Hours:
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Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

NOTE: For permits, visit the City's Development Center web page for location and hours of operation of the City's permit center.

Palo Alto Green Building Program
Phone: 650-329-2189
Fax: 650-329-2240 
Tree Preservation

Tree Preservation in Palo Alto is regulated by the Municipal Code and the primary tool to provide for orderly protection of specified trees, to protect property values and to avoid significant negative impacts on adjacent properties. Regulated Trees are codified in Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Title 8, Trees & Vegetation and Title 18, Zoning Code. City regulations apply regarding the maintenance, health of or removal of these trees.

Planned California Avenue Streetscape Improvements Now Underway
California Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Update
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About Palo Alto's Urban Forestry Program
An Overview of the City of Palo Alto's Tree Program
( more info about trees )
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Tree Program Downloads
Palo Alto is endowed with a large population of magnificent trees, including heritage trees, which give the City a unique visual character. Thus, tree protection and management is addressed proactively rather than reactively.
Cultivating Our Urban Forest
Cultivating Our Urban Forest
Item Dated: 02/18/2009
Development and Trees
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Frequently Asked Tree Questions
The Trees of Palo Alto - Frequently Asked Tree Questions
Item Dated: 06/08/2006
Heritage Trees
Heritage trees are individual trees of any size or species that are specifically designated as a heritage tree by the city council.
Item Dated: 06/15/2007
Tree Removal Permits
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Tree Technical Manual
Tree Preservation and Management Regulations are the City’s primary regulatory tool to provide for orderly protection of specified trees.
Item Dated: 07/19/2006
1. News you can use
News You Can Use
Current events that may affect your trees, and what you can do to maintain their health
About Sudden Oak Death
Item Dated: 10/22/2007
Managing Tree Squirrels
Item Dated: 10/22/2007
Resources, Links & News You Can Use
Resources, Links & News You Can Use
Item Dated: 10/18/2007
Sudden Oak Death Best Management Practices
Item Dated: 10/17/2007
2. Publications and presentations
Publications and Presentations
Articles and presentations about Palo Alto's urban canopy, and tree preservation generally
A Green Building Technique for Infrastructure Planning
January 2006, Land Development Today - Article on the use of structural soils in an urban environment
Item Dated: 10/22/2007
Structural Soil under Sidewalks
A presentation about structural soil use in Palo Alto
Item Dated: 10/22/2007
3. Heritage Tree
Heritage Trees
Photos and descriptions of Palo Alto Heritage Trees
Aleppo Pine
Aleppo Pine- Photo
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Aleppo Pine
Aleppo Pine- Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
American Elm
American Elm- Photo
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
American Elm
American Elm- Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Coast Redwood
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Coast Redwood
Coast Redwood- Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood- Photo
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood- Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Silver Maple
Silver Maple- Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Silver Maple
Silver Maple - Photo
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
The El Palo Alto Redwood
The El Palo Alto Redwood Photo 2
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
The El Palo Alto Redwood
The El Palo Alto Redwood Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
The El Palo Alto Redwood
The El Palo Alto Redwood Photo2
Item Dated: 11/13/2007
The El Palo Alto Redwood
The El Palo Alto Redwood Tree Photo 1
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
The Rinconada Oak
The Rinconada Oak- Photo
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
The Rinconada Oak
The Rinconada Oak- Report
Item Dated: 10/31/2007
Tree Technical Manual Sections
Section 1:Tree Manual Definitions
Tree Manual Definitions
Item Dated: 02/04/2008
Section 2: Tree Manual protection of trees during construction
Section 2: Tree Manual Protection of trees during construction
Item Dated: 02/04/2008
Section 3: Tree Manual Removal, Replacement and Planting of Trees
Section 3:Tree Manual Removal, Replacement and Planting of Trees
Item Dated: 02/04/2008
Section 4: Tree Manual Hazardous Trees
Section 4: Tree Manual Hazardous Trees
Item Dated: 02/04/2008
Section 5: Tree Manual Maintenance Guidelines
Section 5: Tree Manual Maintenance Guidelines
Item Dated: 02/04/2008
Section 6: Tree Manual Reports
Section 6: Tree Manual Reports
Item Dated: 02/04/2008
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