California is the most populous continental United States state. Sacramento is the state capital, and there are 482 incorporated cities and towns in the state. California is a unique state which spans US Plant Hardiness Zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, and 11a. Temperatures and climates range from subarctic to subtropical, while the majority of the state has a Mediterranean climate. Approximately 45 percent of the state’s total surface area is covered by forests with an unparalleled species diversity of pine trees and the incredible Giant Redwood Forest to the north. With more forestland than all other states excluding Alaska, California houses some of the oldest trees in the world. If you find yourself with the need to clear land or remove a tree, click on your city below to discover your city arborist, tree protection ordinance, and tree removal permit and application process.
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