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The Forestry Division is comprised of three sections: Operations, Natural Resources, and Brush Clearance. The employees of the Forestry Division serve the citizens by using their knowledge to preserve and enhance the environment for the benefit of all residents of Los Angeles County . The Division employs a group of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including natural resources management, forestry, horticulture, recreation and landscape architecture. Currently staffed with 39 professionals, the Forestry Division is responsible for the review of environmental documents related to development and protection of oak tree resources, development of vegetation management plans and proposals, coordination of wildland fire planning, enforcement of the Department’s brush clearance program, and review of fuel modification plans. In addition, the Division staffs five Forestry units, located across the County, which provide service to the constituents of Los Angeles County . The five Forestry