Land Clearing in San Diego, CA

Street trees in the public right-of-way are managed by the City of San Diego; removal of a street tree requires city review and a permit, and requests go through the city's Get It Done system. Trees on private property are generally the owner's responsibility; check for HOA, coastal or environmental overlays before large removals.

Eucalyptus: common, large, failure-prone limbs Mexican fan and queen palms: regular frond and seed removal Torrey pine: rare native; protected in parts of the region

Homes backing onto canyons need defensible space and trees kept clear of structures.

This invasive weevil has become established in San Diego County and kills Canary Island date palms. A crown that droops, tilts or collapses in the center is a warning sign; dead palms become a falling hazard and should come down.

Heavy limbs, sudden failures and fire-prone bark near homes and canyons.

Canyon-rim lots often have steep, inaccessible slopes where wood must be rigged or craned out. Coastal neighborhoods have narrow lots and tall palms near homes.