ARTICLE 6. Preservation of Big Trees

Article 6 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1144.

§§ 4721–4727 · 6 sections

• § 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 and of the species…
• § 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 of a size and…
• § 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…
• § 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…
• § 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 big trees situated in the…
• § 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.