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Ilya Slain (mtvixs01@ntmtv.com) wrote:
: Could someone tell me if there are any specific laws that prohibit or restrict
: cutting of trees on the property that one owns (like one's own backyard).
: Is there some California law that protects not forests but individual trees
: in the urban/suburban areas?

There are state and local ordinances that can come into play when you try 
to cut down trees in populated areas.  If the tree is a protected 
species, such as a California Live Oak, you will probably be unable to 
obtain a permit to cut it unless it is threatening your safety.

: If such laws do exist I would appreciate if someone could give the precise
: name/number of the law so I could refer to it.

You should check with your city or county planning department.  They 
should be able to give you a run down on the laws and issues that are 
applicable in your area.  They're much nicer if you ask about these 
things before you begin cutting rather than after. <G>