Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia: Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012

In the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Replacement required: no more than two trees for each tree removed.

Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 5.b.vi)
applies to private property	yes	s. 3.a
protected threshold	Tree: 7.5 metres or more in height; trunk diameter of 300 millimetres or more. Distinct Tree: species-specific diameters (e.g. Western Red Cedar over 120 centimetres)	s. 2
replacement required	no more than two trees for each tree removed	s. 7.a

scout note

Requires a tree removal permit for significant trees (e.g. Big Leaf Maple >100cm dia., Western Red Cedar >120cm) or any tree ≥300mm trunk diameter; sets replanting requirement of min. 2.0 m tall replacement tree.