Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Belcarra, British Columbia: Village of Belcarra Managing Trees, Views & Landscapes Bylaw No. 589, 2021

In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Village of Belcarra Managing Trees, Views & Landscapes Bylaw No. 589, 2021, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: up to $1,000 for the first offence, and $1,000 each subsequent offence. For large scale offences, fines may be imposed up to $10,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: diameter of 20 centimetres or more, measured at 1.4 metres above the natural grade.

Village of Belcarra Managing Trees, Views & Landscapes Bylaw No. 589, 2021 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 4.1
applies to private property	no	s. 3.2(a)
protected threshold	diameter of 20 centimetres or more, measured at 1.4 metres above the natural grade	s. 2 Definitions
replacement required	Replacement trees may be required as a condition of the permit.	s. 10
boulevard trees	Applies to trees on municipal land; cutting by Municipality on roadways exempt.	s. 3.1; s. 3.2(c)
fine range	up to $1,000 for the first offence, and $1,000 each subsequent offence. For large scale offences, fines may be imposed up to $10,000.	s. 6.1(a)

scout note

Requires a Tree Cutting Permit to cut or prune a tree (stem diameter 20 cm+) and a Tree Cutting and Replacement Plan for slope retention; managed by a Certified Arborist to protect views and landscapes.