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Palo Alto · Fallen Tree Removal
Fallen Tree Removal in Palo Alto, CA
Cutting up and hauling a tree that is already on the ground. This page applies it to Palo Alto, CA, using the rules and conditions on the Palo Alto city page.
Call availability varies by area and time of day. Calls are answered by an independent tree service provider.
Fallen Tree Removal in Palo Alto: what to check first
Cutting up and hauling a tree that is already on the ground in Palo Alto, CA. Before work starts, check the city's main tree rule: protected trees: native oaks and listed species at 11.5 inches, coast redwood at 18, most others at 15.
- Local rule
- Protected trees: native oaks and listed species at 11.5 inches, coast redwood at 18, most others at 15 (Palo Alto).
- Who to call about lines
- City of Palo Alto Utilities, for trees near wires in Palo Alto.
- Where the rules live
- Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.10, Tree Preservation and Management.
Palo Alto rules that apply to fallen Tree Removal
In Palo Alto, CA, tree work is governed by palo Alto Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.10, Tree Preservation and Management.
The rule most likely to affect fallen Tree Removal in Palo Alto: protected trees: native oaks and listed species at 11.5 inches, coast redwood at 18, most others at 15.
For the full local picture, including measurement and exemptions, see tree service in Palo Alto.
Local conditions behind fallen Tree Removal calls in Palo Alto
Drought stress
Listed among the main tree hazards in Palo Alto.
Winter storms
Listed among the main tree hazards in Palo Alto.
Oak root fungus
Listed among the main tree hazards in Palo Alto.
Redwood decline in heat
Listed among the main tree hazards in Palo Alto.
How fallen Tree Removal runs on a Palo Alto property
Free what is trapped
Palo Alto: fences, vehicles and lines are identified, and cuts are planned so nothing shifts onto them.
Limb from the tips in
Palo Alto: brush is removed and chipped first, exposing the trunk and the branches bearing weight.
Buck the trunk
Palo Alto: the stem is cut into lengths a person or loader can move, with wedges where the saw would bind.
Deal with the base
Palo Alto: a snapped trunk leaves a tall stump to cut low.
Haul and rake
Palo Alto: logs go on the truck or are stacked.
Palo Alto facts for fallen Tree Removal
| Item | Palo Alto detail |
|---|---|
| Service | Fallen Tree Removal |
| County or jurisdiction | Santa Clara |
| Tree rules | Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.10, Tree Preservation and Management |
| Key local rule | Protected trees: native oaks and listed species at 11.5 inches, coast redwood at 18, most others at 15 |
| Electric utility | City of Palo Alto Utilities |
Work often paired with fallen Tree Removal in Palo Alto
- Emergency Tree Removal
- See emergency tree removal for how it relates to work in Palo Alto.
- Stump Removal
- See stump removal for how it relates to work in Palo Alto.
- Storm Damage Tree Removal
- See storm damage tree removal for how it relates to work in Palo Alto.
Fallen Tree Removal questions from Palo Alto
Does fallen Tree Removal in Palo Alto need a permit?
Start with the city's key rule: protected trees: native oaks and listed species at 11.5 inches, coast redwood at 18, most others at 15. The Palo Alto page explains thresholds and exemptions.
Who should be called first about trees near lines in Palo Alto?
City of Palo Alto Utilities. Keep at least 10 feet away from energized lines.
Who do I call to remove a fallen tree in Palo Alto?
A tree service for trees on private property, the city or county for trees in a public street, and the electric utility for anything touching power lines. If the tree hit your house, call your insurer as well.
Is a fallen tree easier to remove than a standing one in Palo Alto?
Usually, because no climbing is needed. A downed tree on open ground is cut up where it lies. A tree on a structure is a harder job because it must be lifted off piece by piece.
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Fallen Tree Removal help in Palo Alto
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