California Public Resources Code ARTICLE 6 - Preservation of Big Trees

• Section 4721.
  It is the policy of the state to preserve as far as possible the species Sequoia gigantea in the interest of conservation, both of soil...
• Section 4722.
  Upon the finding of the Department of Parks and Recreation or the director, or both, that any Sequoia gigantea grove is suitably situated and is...
• Section 4723.
  Pursuant to Sections 4721 and 4722, the Department of Parks and Recreation, or the department, on favorable recommendation of the board, may acquire any forested...
• Section 4725.
  Nothing in this article shall be construed as establishing a policy to acquire any such Sequoia gigantea groves for preservation and conservation out of any...
• Section 4726.
  Any person who willfully cuts down, strips of its bark, or destroys by fire, any tree “over 16 feet in diameter,” in the groves of...
• Section 4727.
  Upon the arrest and conviction of any person for violation of Section 4726, the party informing is entitled to one-half of the fines collected.(Added by...

Last modified: October 22, 2018