Tree Preservation Program

The benefits of maintaining established trees in our community are subtle and often overlooked. Trees play a crucial role in maintaining the vitality of a community.  A tree's value can be measured by increased property values and their various environmental benefits. Trees stabilize the soil and control water pollution, yield advantageous microclimatic effects which conserve energy, preserve and foster air quality by removing carbon dioxide (C02) and airborne pollutants, abate visual and noise pollution, and provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

In February of 1991, the San Gabriel City Council enacted a tree preservation ordinance to protect and preserve trees. Our ordinance protects specific types of matures trees in an effort to ensure that the next generation of San Gabriel residents will reap the benefits our mature urban forest.  A permit is required to cut, trim or remove a class 1 tree. 

If you need to trim or remove a class 1 tree please come to City Hall and complete a permit application.  If you have additional questions please contact the City of San Gabriel at 626-308-2806 ext 4638. You can download the City's tree trimming/removal brochure from our permits, forms, and brochures link.

Download the Protecting Our Urban Forest brochure to learn more about the tree ordinance.

For more information visit www.treelink.org or contact the National Arborist Association.