Tree Advisory Board

The City Planning Commissioners act as the City’s Tree Advisory Board (Board), to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on citywide matters pertaining to the planting, health, and care of our community urban forest. The primary functions of the Board are to make an Arbor Day Proclamation and to act as an appeals panel for tree removal permit decisions.

For more information on the Tree Advisory Board, please contact the Planning Division at (805) 583-6769 or enviroservices@simivalley.org.

Tree City USA

The City of Simi Valley is recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA and Tree Growth Community. A Tree City USA Community must satisfy prescribed requirements including making an Arbor Day Proclamation.

Mature Tree Preservation Ordinance

Information and permits for protected trees and proposed tree removals

Street Tree Selection

• Approved Street Tree List for the City of Simi Valley
• Landscape Design Guidelines for the City of Simi Valley
• Department of Public Works Street Tree, Parkway, and Landscape Maintenance webpage

Helpful Links

• Calflora
• USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
• International Society of Arboriculture
• Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
• Arbor Day Foundation
• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
• California ReLeaf
• California Urban Forest Council

Tree Management Program Links

• Why Topping Hurts Trees
• Pruning Mature Trees
• Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
• Urban Forest Management Plan Toolkit
• Urban and Community Forestry Program
• California Tree Failure Report Program
• i-Tree
• Selectree

Additional Resources

• Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
• Simi Valley Unified School District

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