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The City of Glendale’s Forestry Section manages the care of the city’s urban forest, including more than 50,000 city-owned trees located along streets, in parks, and throughout public spaces. The Forestry Section also oversees Glendale’s Protected Trees Program, which safeguards certain native, or indigenous, tree species throughout the community.
This site provides information about protected trees, permit requirements, and how residents can help care for Glendale’s urban forest. Use the links below to quickly find answers to common questions about trees in Glendale.
Commonly Asked Questions
Protected Trees Program
Glendale’s Protected Trees Program helps preserve native tree species and protect the city’s urban forest for the benefit of residents and future generations. The program helps safeguard thousands of trees throughout the city, including both native trees on private property and city-owned trees located along streets, in parks, and on other public property.
These protections are established under two sections of the Glendale Municipal Code: the Indigenous Tree Ordinance (GMC 12.44), which protects certain native tree species, and the City-Owned Tree Ordinance (GMC 12.40), which govern trees located on City property and within the public right-of-way.
Glendale Public Works’ Forestry Section oversees the program and reviews permits for work that may affect protected trees. Property owners, contractors, and developers should confirm with Forestry whether permits are required before beginning any work
