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Story summary
- Paul Dennes, a San Francisco homeowner, was fined $50,000 for illegally pruning five public trees to meet insurance requirements.
- He claimed he was unaware of the 2017 policy shifting tree maintenance to the San Francisco Department of Public Works.
- After an administrative hearing, the fine dropped to $6,475, contingent on hiring a certified arborist for a recovery plan.
- Residents should check the city’s street tree map before maintenance.
