Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA)
Licensing and Registration Section
1688 West Adams, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 542-6408
Fax: (602) 542-0466
Notice of Intent to Clear Land ARS § 3-904
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 3-904 the undersigned, as Owner of the Property described herein, gives this Notice of Intent to Clear Land of
protected native plants.
1. Owner/landowner’s agent. The owner or landowner’s agent of the Property upon which protected native plants will be affected:
Owners Name Phone
Address
Agent’s Name Phone
Address
2. Property. The description and location of the Property upon which protected native plants will be affected:
County
Name of Property/Project
Address
Physical Location (attach map)
(Note: Map must also show surrounding land for 1/2 mile in each direction)
Tax Parcel ID Nos.
Legal Description (or attach copy)
Number of Acres to be Cleared
3. Owner’s Intent. Landowners intentions when clearing private land of protected native plants.
Owner intends to allow salvage of the plants, and agrees to be contacted by native plant salvagers.
Owner intends to transplant the plants onto the same property, or to another property he also owns.
Owner has already arranged for salvage of the plants.
Owner does not intend to allow salvage of the plants.
Other
4. Approximate starting date.
(See notice period listed on reverse side)
The information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false
information is a felony in Arizona
Signature Date
Notice to salvagers: Consent of the landowner is required before entering any lands described in this notice.
Print Form
Explanation Of This Form
1. Notice of Intent to Clear Land.
The majority of the desert plants fall into one of four groups specially protected from theft, vandalism or unnecessary
destruction. They include all of the cacti, the unique plants like Ocotillo, and trees like Ironwood, Palo Verde and Mesquite. In
most cases the destruction of these protected plants may be avoided if the private landowner gives prior notice to the Arizona
Department of Agriculture.
2. Notice Period.
When properly completed, this form is to be sent to the Department within the time periods described below. Landowners/
developers are encouraged to salvage protected native plants whenever possible.
3. Information to Interested Parties.
The information in this notice will be posted in the applicable state office of the Department and mailed to those parties
(salvage operators, revegetation experts) who have an interest in these plants and may approach the landowner with the
possibility of saving the plant(s) from unnecessary destruction.
Notice to Landowner:
1. The owner may not begin destruction of protected native plants until he receives confirmation from the Arizona Department of
Agriculture and the time prescribed below has elapsed. The “Confirmed” stamp only verifies that the Notice has been filed.
Size of area over which the Destruction of Plants will occur Length of Notice Period
Less than one acre 20 days, oral or written
One acre or more, but less than 40 acres 30 days, written
40 acres or more 60 days, written
2. If you are clearing land over an area of less than one acre, oral notice may be given by calling the applicable state office at the
telephone number given below.
3. If the land clearing or plant salvage does not occur within one year, a new Notice is required.
4. This Notice must be sent to the applicable state office of the Department of Agriculture at the address given below:
Notice to salvagers: Consent of the landowner is required before entering any lands described in this notice.
Phoenix Office
1688 W. Adams
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364 -0935
Tucson Office
400 W. Congress Ste.124
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 628-6317
M-F 8a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
rev 05/07