Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Gibsons, British Columbia: Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 1282, 2020

In the Town of Gibsons, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 1282, 2020, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: Up to $5,000; not less than $2,000.00 for obstructing Director. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH 10 cm or more on Sloping Terrain; Schedule A species DBH 20 cm or more; any species DBH 30 cm or more; Protected Tree Seedling.

Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 1282, 2020 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.1.1
applies to private property	yes	s. 2.2.1
protected threshold	DBH 10 cm or more on Sloping Terrain; Schedule A species DBH 20 cm or more; any species DBH 30 cm or more; Protected Tree Seedling	s. 2.1 PROTECTED TREE
replacement required	two (2) Replacement Trees for each 20-30cm DBH; three (3) for 30cm+ DBH; $300 payment in lieu per tree	s. 5.2.1, s. 5.2.5
boulevard trees	Trees on Boulevards are Protected Trees; removal requires permit; planting requires Town authorization.	s. 3.2.1, s. 3.2.2
fine range	Up to $5,000; not less than $2,000.00 for obstructing Director	s. 7.1.1, s. 7.1.4

scout note

Requires a Tree Cutting Permit to remove or damage protected trees Town-wide, with replacement-tree requirements and exemptions for hazardous trees.