A bulldozer grubs (clears) native vegetation and moves rocks and dirt at a construction site near Palmdale in the Mojave Desert, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Mojave desert native vegetation including Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) and creosote (Larrea tridentata) being cleared by an adult male driving a Caterpillar D6h bulldozer with a front blade and ripper. Grubbing (removal) of native vegetation and topsoil is required for preparing a pad for housing or other construction. The snow-covered back sides of the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains can be seen in the background. Near Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, CA.
