Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Peachland, British Columbia: Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023

In the District Municipality of Peachland, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: penalty not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and the costs of prosecution. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH > 75 cm; specific species (Arbutus, etc.) DBH > 20 cm; replacement/retained/heritage trees; Watercourse/Foreshore Areas; bird nests/wildlife habitat.

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 5.1
applies to private property	yes	s. 4.1(b)
protected threshold	DBH > 75 cm; specific species (Arbutus, etc.) DBH > 20 cm; replacement/retained/heritage trees; Watercourse/Foreshore Areas; bird nests/wildlife habitat	s. 3.1 Protected Tree
replacement required	ratio of two replacement trees for each tree removed or at a ratio of six replacement trees for each protected tree removed	s. 9.1(a)
fine range	penalty not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and the costs of prosecution	s. 15.2

scout note

Requires a Tree Cutting Permit to cut, remove or damage a tree, with replacement-tree requirements; regulates DBH-based protected trees; repeals and replaces the 1995 Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 1288.