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Equity-Driven Tree Planting Program Private Property Tree Planting Initiative Application

Instructions: In order to successfully apply, please follow the steps below:

Step 1. Read the participation guidelines section on the program website.

Step 2. Use the Find Your Sunset Zone map to access the current tree list and species profiles for your area by entering the property address, selecting the search feature and opening the ‘tree list link’ that populates with available tree species and profiles. Please note the Sunset Zone listed in the map results to enter into your application.

Step 3. Choose tree species carefully. Please first determine the space available on the property for trees to grow to maturity, keeping in mind overhead and underground utilities, infrastructure and other potential conflicts. Mature height and width are listed within each tree profile. Read the tree profiles thoroughly. You may select up to three tree species to include in your application; you will have an opportunity to review and make changes to the tree order prior to tree pick up. The County will determine the number of trees each applicant is eligible to receive based on the following factors:

  1. Community prioritization: Based on the County’s Tree Equity Study. For more information on tree equity, please see the Equity Driven Tree Planting Program Recommendations Report.
  2. Available program resources: The County is planning on giving away around 2,225 trees per year, through 2030, and will monitor resources to ensure that they are distributed efficiently.
  3. Size and space availability of property: To ensure that the property can accommodate the number of requested trees, lot size is verified via aerial image.

Step 4. Open the Property Owner Tree Planting Agreement PDF and include a signature from the legal property owner and site contact (if designating a site contact). Signatures may be submitted digitally, or a scanned copy of a printed agreement with a wet signature may be submitted. Please note that only the signature page of the agreement needs to be submitted with the application.

Step 5. Apply via the online application, please fill out all required fields, and upload the signed Property Owner Tree Planting Agreement, via the document upload feature within the application.

Step 6. Use the ‘Submit Application’ button to finalize and send the application.

Step 7. Monitor the inbox of the email address included in the application for confirmation and next steps. Confirmation emails and all correspondence will be from trees.LUEG@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Please let us know if you require any assistance in the application or tree selection process at trees.LUEG@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Property Details

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Property Owner

Legal owner of property where tree(s) will be planted.

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Site Contact

 If different from Property Owner.

 
 
 
 

Tree Details

Preferred Tree Species:

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Agreement

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 I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to collect the requested tree(s) from the designated pick-up location on the agreed-upon date and within the specified timeframe. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for safely loading, transporting, and planting the trees in compliance with the program's guidelines and requirements. I am committed to ensuring that these tasks are completed efficiently and responsibly.
 I have read, understood, and agree to comply with all the guidelines and requirements set forth by the Equity Driven Tree Planting Program, Private Property Tree Planting Initiative. I acknowledge that failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in consequences, including potential disqualification from program incentives and future participation.
 I confirm that all requested trees will be planted at the property indicated in my application and that the tree planting locations will be reported to the County of San Diego through the provided application no later than 30 days after tree pick-up. Moreover, I agree to fulfill all reporting requirements, including submitting a report at the time of tree planting and providing annual health updates for the subsequent three years. I understand that timely and accurate reporting is vital for the success of the Equity Driven Tree Planting Program's Private Property Tree Planting Initiative, as it enables effective monitoring of the planted trees' health.
 I hereby confirm that the information I have provided in this application is accurate, to the best of my knowledge.