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Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Incidental Take Permit Applications
The recently passed Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) introduces a new type of permit– the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act incidental take permit (WJTCA ITP) - for authorizing the incidental take of western Joshua trees for renewable energy, housing, public works, and other projects. These new WJTCA ITPs are different from traditional incidental take permits in that permittees pay statutorily prescribed fees for each tree taken during a project in lieu of completing traditional compensatory mitigation actions (e.g., conserving habitat management lands). The fees collected will be used for western Joshua tree conservation actions such as the purchase, protection, and management of western Joshua tree conservation lands, or other activities to conserve the western Joshua tree.
To apply for a WJTCA ITP:
- Review the WJTCA ITP process guide
- Perform the WJT Census
- Fill out the application form
- Assemble and submit documents to your regional office.
CDFW has prepared instructions on how to conduct the census and some helpful resources for creating maps in Google Earth.
For large projects, CDFW has developed a Survey123 form to assist data collection and submittal.
Visit the WJT Conservation Permitting website for more information including instructions on where and how to submit applications and other helpful tools.
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Other WJT Questions?
For all other Western Joshua Tree questions, please email us at WJT@wildlife.ca.gov
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