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Over 14,000 trees were lost in The Palisades Fire and nearly 70% of the urban canopy was lost in The Eaton Fire. LA Rising Podcast talked to the President of the Palisades Forestry Committee about how we get back to the green!

This list is for residents to find trees for their home yards, schools and parks. It is not for street trees in the parkway, where the City of LA has a Right Of Way easement (between the curb and sidewalk). The city requires a permit for any plantings, removals or pruning in the parkway. Please pay attention to the growing space information for each tree listed, as well as its mature size. Many of these trees may be too big for your home yard, though they may be good in s

Here is information on how to find an ISA Certified Arborist who has experience with first impacted trees, with on of the following credentials.

Remember, the Right Tree, Right Place: This list has been compiled based on a combination of sources, including scientific research and input from experienced arboricultural and green industry professionals with extensive knowledge of fire tolerance and tree performance in fire-prone environments.

This letter offers comments on the April 7, 2025 draft of the Zone 0 regulations proposed to be established under Public Resources Code Section 4291.