Trees & tree removal — Lantzville, British Columbia
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by District of Lantzville Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 358, 2023, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)... fine up to three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). A permit is required. Protected threshold: trunk greater than 20 centimetres in diameter measured at a breast height of 1.4 metres.
District of Lantzville Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 358, 2023
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 3.2
applies to private property
yes
s. 3.1
protected threshold
trunk greater than 20 centimetres in diameter measured at a breast height of 1.4 metres
s. 2
fine range
not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)... fine up to three thousand dollars ($3,000.00)
s. 6(b), s. 6(c)
scout note
Prohibits cutting down a designated tree (over a set diameter at breast height) without authorization; trees on Development/Building Permit lots may be removed per the permit; larger trees along trails need Council approval.