{"id":92304,"date":"2022-09-05T03:41:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T03:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T10:05:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T10:05:49","slug":"can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you remove Joshua trees from your property?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663ce264b6ff6\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_you_remove_Joshua_trees_from_your_property\" title=\"Can you remove Joshua trees from your property?\">Can you remove Joshua trees from your property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"How much does it cost to remove a Joshua tree?\">How much does it cost to remove a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#What_is_the_fine_for_removing_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"What is the fine for removing a Joshua tree?\">What is the fine for removing a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Why_is_it_illegal_to_own_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"Why is it illegal to own a Joshua tree?\">Why is it illegal to own a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_you_move_Joshua_trees_on_your_property\" title=\"Can you move Joshua trees on your property?\">Can you move Joshua trees on your property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_Joshua_tree\" title=\"How much does it cost to remove Joshua tree?\">How much does it cost to remove Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_illegal_to_cut_down_a_Joshua_tree_in_Arizona\" title=\"Is it illegal to cut down a Joshua tree in Arizona?\">Is it illegal to cut down a Joshua tree in Arizona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_illegal_to_have_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"Is it illegal to have a Joshua tree?\">Is it illegal to have a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_Joshua_trees_be_relocated\" title=\"Can Joshua trees be relocated?\">Can Joshua trees be relocated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_I_remove_a_Joshua_tree_from_my_property\" title=\"Can I remove a Joshua tree from my property?\">Can I remove a Joshua tree from my property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_illegal_to_move_Joshua_tree\" title=\"Is it illegal to move Joshua tree?\">Is it illegal to move Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_the_Joshua_tree_protected\" title=\"Is the Joshua tree protected?\">Is the Joshua tree protected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_legal_to_own_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"Is it legal to own a Joshua tree?\">Is it legal to own a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Why_are_Joshua_trees_illegal_to_dig_up\" title=\"Why are Joshua trees illegal to dig up?\">Why are Joshua trees illegal to dig up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Why_are_Joshua_tree_so_protected\" title=\"Why are Joshua tree so protected?\">Why are Joshua tree so protected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_illegal_to_chop_down_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"Is it illegal to chop down a Joshua tree?\">Is it illegal to chop down a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_I_remove_Joshua_trees_from_my_property\" title=\"Can I remove Joshua trees from my property?\">Can I remove Joshua trees from my property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_a_Joshua_tree_be_moved\" title=\"Can a Joshua tree be moved?\">Can a Joshua tree be moved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#How_do_I_get_a_permit_to_move_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"How do I get a permit to move a Joshua tree?\">How do I get a permit to move a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_relocate_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"How much does it cost to relocate a Joshua tree?\">How much does it cost to relocate a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_illegal_to_cut_down_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"Is it illegal to cut down a Joshua tree?\">Is it illegal to cut down a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Can_I_cut_down_a_Joshua_tree_in_my_yard\" title=\"Can I cut down a Joshua tree in my yard?\">Can I cut down a Joshua tree in my yard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Are_Joshua_trees_protected_in_AZ\" title=\"Are Joshua trees protected in AZ?\">Are Joshua trees protected in AZ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#What_is_the_fine_for_killing_a_Joshua_tree\" title=\"What is the fine for killing a Joshua tree?\">What is the fine for killing a Joshua tree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-remove-joshua-trees-from-your-property\/#Is_it_illegal_to_take_Joshua_trees\" title=\"Is it illegal to take Joshua trees?\">Is it illegal to take Joshua trees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_remove_Joshua_trees_from_your_property\"><\/span>Can you remove Joshua trees from your property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its illegal to remove or kill the tree because its a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read More : <a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-big-are-joshua-tree-roots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How big are Joshua tree roots?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>How much does it cost to remove a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Joshua trees under 4 meters tall growing on undeveloped land, the fees will be <b>$625 to relocate and $1,050 to remove. On developed land, the cost will be $700 to relocate and $2,100 to remove a Joshua tree 4 meters or higher. If the tree is under 4 meters, the costs are $175 to relocate or $525 to remove.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fine_for_removing_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>What is the fine for removing a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/670cfd0\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/2762x2789+0+0\/resize\/1472x1486!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F67%2Fee%2F74749b554b1a807b899a0524f85f%2Fla-me-joshua-tress.jpg\" alt=\"What is the fine for removing a Joshua tree?\" width=\"1472\" height=\"1486\" \/><\/p>\n<p>an $18,000 fine<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_illegal_to_own_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>Why is it illegal to own a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, <b>Joshua trees are a protected species under California state law, which means that it is illegal to harvest them except for scientific or educational purposes under a permit issued by the commissioner of the county in which the native plants are growing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_move_Joshua_trees_on_your_property\"><\/span>Can you move Joshua trees on your property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is <b>yes, you still need a permit. As a candidate species, the western Joshua tree now has full protection under the California Endangered Species Act and any removal, trimming, or relocation will require authorization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>How much does it cost to remove Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Joshua trees under 4 meters tall growing on undeveloped land, the fees will be <b>$625 to relocate and $1,050 to remove. On developed land, the cost will be $700 to relocate and $2,100 to remove a Joshua tree 4 meters or higher. If the tree is under 4 meters, the costs are $175 to relocate or $525 to remove.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_cut_down_a_Joshua_tree_in_Arizona\"><\/span>Is it illegal to cut down a Joshua tree in Arizona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Its illegal. Federal laws prohibit taking or damaging National Park wildlife and plants. Joshua trees also are a protected species under state law.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_have_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>Is it illegal to have a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, Joshua trees are a protected species under California state law, which means that <b>it is illegal to harvest them except for scientific or educational purposes under a permit issued by the commissioner of the county in which the native plants are growing.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6249zOKv5nk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Joshua_trees_be_relocated\"><\/span>Can Joshua trees be relocated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its illegal to remove or kill the tree because its a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_remove_a_Joshua_tree_from_my_property\"><\/span>Can I remove a Joshua tree from my property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its illegal to remove the trees since they are a candidate for protection under the California Endangered Species Act.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_move_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>Is it illegal to move Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is illegal to disturb, move, replant remove or kill western Joshua trees. Taking a western Joshua tree is a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to $4,100 in fines and six months in jail, according to Postons news release.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Joshua_tree_protected\"><\/span>Is the Joshua tree protected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Joshua tree is protected on an interim status under the state law, which is different from the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973. California law protects about 250 species of plants and animals from being taken, killed, possessed or sold without authorization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_own_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>Is it legal to own a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/joshua-tree.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Is it legal to own a Joshua tree?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>It is illegal to sell or purchase collected trees without these permits. The tags are designed to show tampering, and should be intact when you purchase the plant. Once planted, the tag can be removed. The tag or permit must be kept to prove that your tree was not illegally collected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Joshua_trees_illegal_to_dig_up\"><\/span>Why are Joshua trees illegal to dig up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is illegal to disturb, move, replant, remove or kill Western Joshua trees, which are <b>a candidate for species under Californias Endangered Species Act, according to Californias Department of Fish and Wildlife.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Joshua_tree_so_protected\"><\/span>Why are Joshua tree so protected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In September 2020, the Western Joshua tree yucca brevifolia, a member of the agave family, with Eastern and Western subspecies became the first plant given protections under the California Endangered Species Act <b>because of the effects of climate change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_chop_down_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>Is it illegal to chop down a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The western Joshua tree is a candidate for protection under the California Endangered Species Act. <b>It is illegal to cut down, damage or remove the sensitive desert tree without a permit while theyre under review for more lasting protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_remove_Joshua_trees_from_my_property\"><\/span>Can I remove Joshua trees from my property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its illegal to remove or kill the tree because its a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Joshua_tree_be_moved\"><\/span>Can a Joshua tree be moved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Joshua trees shall be moved with the use of a large tree spade. Use of backhoes, boxing of trees, and bare root moving are unacceptable methods of moving Joshua Trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dLjAlQnFlMw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_a_permit_to_move_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>How do I get a permit to move a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A property owner may request a permit allowing the removal of a dead western Joshua tree or the trimming of a western Joshua tree by <b>submitting the required information and photographs to WJT@wildlife.ca.gov as described in the text of the regulation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_relocate_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>How much does it cost to relocate a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Joshua trees under 4 meters tall growing on undeveloped land, the fees will be <b>$625 to relocate and $1,050 to remove. On developed land, the cost will be $700 to relocate and $2,100 to remove a Joshua tree 4 meters or higher. If the tree is under 4 meters, the costs are $175 to relocate or $525 to remove.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_cut_down_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>Is it illegal to cut down a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its illegal to remove the trees since they are a candidate for protection under the California Endangered Species Act.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cut_down_a_Joshua_tree_in_my_yard\"><\/span>Can I cut down a Joshua tree in my yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its illegal to remove or kill the tree because its a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Joshua_trees_protected_in_AZ\"><\/span>Are Joshua trees protected in AZ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This high desert forest of unique Joshua Trees is the largest and densest of its kind and is currently <b>inadequately protected.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jvLQJQk2qzY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fine_for_killing_a_Joshua_tree\"><\/span>What is the fine for killing a Joshua tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The office issued the $18,000 fine on June 22. Californias maximum punishment for killing a Joshua tree is six months in jail and a fine of <b>$4,100 per tree, the prosecutors said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_take_Joshua_trees\"><\/span>Is it illegal to take Joshua trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, Joshua trees are a protected species under California state law, which means that <b>it is illegal to harvest them except for scientific or educational purposes under a permit issued by the commissioner of the county in which the native plants are growing.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you remove Joshua trees from your property? Its illegal to remove or kill the tree because its a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Read More : How big are Joshua tree roots? 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