Los Angeles County has more than 350 species of birds that live, nest, or pass through during annual migrations, and there are more than 120 species that live here year-round. Maintaining adequate greenspace for birds in cities can help adaptable urban birds as well as migrants stopping over during their long journeys. Birds are a priceless part of America’s heritage. They are beautiful, they are economically important, and they are a bellwether of the health of our environment.
Many people are also unaware that there are local, state, and federal laws that protect birds from harassment, killing, nest and egg destruction, capture, possession, and trade.
Los Angeles Audubon has issued this Guide to Bird-Friendly Tree and Shrub Trimming after recognizing the significant threat to nesting birds posed by the annual spring and summer tree trimming conducted by the City of Los Angeles, other cities within Los Angeles County, homeowners, and businesses. We want to save as many nesting birds during the breeding season as we possibly can, to ensure that Los Angeles does not contribute to the declines in bird species.
Tree Trimming Guidelines - English [PDF], May 2011, Read Online
Tree Trimming Guidelines - English [PDF], May 2011, Print and Collate your own Booklet (This printable version takes 3 sheets paper, 8.5x11, printed front to back.)
Tree Trimming Guidelines - Spanish [PDF], March 2009
