Trees & tree removal — Alert Bay, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Village of Alert Bay, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Alert Bay Tree Cutting Regulation Bylaw No. 763, 2015, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Wildlife trees; Hazard Boundary trees; trunk circumference greater than 31.5 centimeters. Boulevard trees: Excluded if on municipal park, highway or utility right of way.

Alert Bay Tree Cutting Regulation Bylaw No. 763, 2015 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.3
applies to private property	yes	s. 3.1(c)
protected threshold	Wildlife trees; Hazard Boundary trees; trunk circumference greater than 31.5 centimeters	s. 3.1; s. 3.2
boulevard trees	Excluded if on municipal park, highway or utility right of way	s. 3.1(c)

scout note

Requires a permit to cut any tree with trunk circumference over 31.5cm (about 10cm diameter), with additional rules for designated wildlife trees (heron/crane/eagle nesting) and trees within the mapped hazard/slope boundary.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://alertbay.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal across British Columbia · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities