Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Coldstream, British Columbia: The Corporation of the District of Coldstream Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995

In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by The Corporation of the District of Coldstream Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not more than $2,000.00 for each offence. A permit is required. Replacement required: replaced within three months by a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel.

The Corporation of the District of Coldstream Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.a
applies to private property	yes	s. 6.a.(2)
protected threshold	Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, western red cedar, western larch, western hemlock, subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce greater than five (5) meters in height	s. 2.a
replacement required	replaced within three months by a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel	s. 9.a
boulevard trees	Exempt for highways vested in Crown or title registered in District's name	s. 4.a.(1)
fine range	not more than $2,000.00 for each offence	s. 10

scout note

Requires a permit to cut down a protected tree (8 listed conifer species over 5 m tall); prohibits root/trunk damage, fill or heavy equipment within the drip line without a permit.