{
 "topic": "trees",
 "label": "Trees & tree removal",
 "question": "Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/trees/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000002",
   "name": "Abbotsford",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw, 2010",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2010-07-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/trees/tree-protection-bylaw-2010/",
   "answer": "In the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw, 2010, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: No permit required for City or at City's direction for trees on City-owned or City-possessed land."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000003",
   "name": "Alert Bay",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Alert Bay Tree Cutting Regulation Bylaw No. 763, 2015",
   "document_number": "763",
   "adopted_date": "2015-03-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/trees/regulations-763/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Alert Bay, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Alert Bay Tree Cutting Regulation Bylaw No. 763, 2015, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Wildlife trees; Hazard Boundary trees; trunk circumference greater than 31.5 centimeters. Boulevard trees: Excluded if on municipal park, highway or utility right of way."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000004",
   "name": "Anmore",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/anmore/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/anmore/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/anmore/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Anmore Tree Management Bylaw No. 587-2018",
   "document_number": "587-2018",
   "adopted_date": "2018-12-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/anmore/trees/bylaw-587-2018/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Anmore, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Anmore Tree Management Bylaw No. 587-2018, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; $2,000/tree (1st), >=$5,000/tree (subsequent). A permit is required. Protected threshold: any living, erect, woody plant which is 20 cm (7.8\") or more in diameter measured 1.4 m (4.5') above the ground."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000008",
   "name": "Belcarra",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/belcarra/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/belcarra/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/belcarra/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Belcarra Managing Trees, Views & Landscapes Bylaw No. 589, 2021",
   "document_number": "589",
   "adopted_date": "2021-10-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/belcarra/trees/bylaw-589/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Village of Belcarra Managing Trees, Views & Landscapes Bylaw No. 589, 2021, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: up to $1,000 for the first offence, and $1,000 each subsequent offence. For large scale offences, fines may be imposed up to $10,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: diameter of 20 centimetres or more, measured at 1.4 metres above the natural grade."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000010",
   "name": "Burnaby",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/burnaby/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/burnaby/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/burnaby/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Burnaby Tree Bylaw No. 10482, 1996 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "10482",
   "adopted_date": "1996-11-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burnaby/trees/bylaw-10482/",
   "answer": "In the City of Burnaby, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Burnaby Tree Bylaw No. 10482, 1996 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars and not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars for each violation. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Permit not required if necessary for construction, installation, maintenance, repair, replacement or removal of boulevards."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000016",
   "name": "Central Saanich",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Central Saanich Tree Management Bylaw No. 2065, 2021",
   "document_number": "2065",
   "adopted_date": "2021-06-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/trees/bylaw-2065/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Central Saanich Tree Management Bylaw No. 2065, 2021, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: $50.00 per centimetre of trunk diameter. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Permit Tree: 30cm+ DBH. Protected Species: >50cm height (Garry Oak, Arbutus, etc.). Significant Tree: >60cm DBH."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000019",
   "name": "Chilliwack",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "3585",
   "adopted_date": "2008-09-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/trees/bylaw-3585/",
   "answer": "In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Replacement required: tree density of at least 50 trees per hectare, comprising newly planted trees and retained trees. Boulevard trees: Owner must plant street trees on its development sites along all municipal and strata road frontages in compliance with Schedule \"E\"."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000022",
   "name": "Coldstream",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/coldstream/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/coldstream/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/coldstream/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "The Corporation of the District of Coldstream Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995",
   "document_number": "1198",
   "adopted_date": "1995-03-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/coldstream/trees/bylaw-1198/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000023",
   "name": "Colwood",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/colwood/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/colwood/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/colwood/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Urban Forest Bylaw No. 1735, 2018",
   "document_number": "1735",
   "adopted_date": "2018-10-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/colwood/trees/bylaw-1735/",
   "answer": "In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Urban Forest Bylaw No. 1735, 2018, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Specific species 2.0m height/4.0cm diam; Douglas-fir, Grand Fir, Big Leaf Maple, Western Red Cedar 30cm DBH; Any tree 60cm DBH."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000024",
   "name": "Comox",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/comox/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/comox/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/comox/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2063",
   "document_number": "2063",
   "adopted_date": "2026-06-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/comox/trees/bylaw-2063/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Comox, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2063, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: up to $50,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Priority Species D.B.H. at least 20 cm; other species D.B.H. at least 30 cm."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000025",
   "name": "Coquitlam",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Management Bylaw Number 4091, 2010",
   "document_number": "4091",
   "adopted_date": "2010-02-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/trees/bylaw-4091/",
   "answer": "In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management Bylaw Number 4091, 2010, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Replacement required: The owner or occupier is required to replace trees as required by the tree replacement plan."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000026",
   "name": "Courtenay",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/courtenay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/courtenay/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/courtenay/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Street Tree Planting Bylaw No. 1709, 1993",
   "document_number": "1709",
   "adopted_date": "1993-08-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/courtenay/trees/bylaw-1709/",
   "answer": "In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Street Tree Planting Bylaw No. 1709, 1993 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: Up to $1,000 (Municipal Ticket); up to $10,000 (Offence Act proceeding). A permit is required. Boulevard trees: street trees be planted for all new streets or street extensions."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000029",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/cumberland/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/cumberland/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026)",
   "document_number": "1238",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/cumberland/trees/bylaw-1238/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Cumberland, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: penalty not exceeding $50,000.00. Boulevard trees: required trees may be accommodated within an irrigated boulevard, subject to written consent from the Village."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000031",
   "name": "Dawson Creek",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Parks Bylaw No. 4371, 2018",
   "document_number": "4371",
   "adopted_date": "2018-06-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/trees/bylaw-4371/",
   "answer": "In the City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Parks Bylaw No. 4371, 2018, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $100.00. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any tree... within a park."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000032",
   "name": "Delta",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/delta/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/delta/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/delta/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, 2021",
   "document_number": "7969",
   "adopted_date": "2021-12-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/delta/trees/regulations-7969/",
   "answer": "In the City of Delta, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7969, 2021, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for each offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any species; trunk diameter of 20 centimetres or greater measured at 1.4 metres above its base."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000033",
   "name": "Duncan",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/duncan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/duncan/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/duncan/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 3135, 2014 (With Amendments to October 21, 2024)",
   "document_number": "3135",
   "adopted_date": "2015-04-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/duncan/trees/bylaw-3135/",
   "answer": "In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 3135, 2014 (With Amendments to October 21, 2024), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: $10,000 for offences; not less than $1,000 for obstructing Director/Officer. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Arbutus/Garry Oak/Dogwood/Yew 2.0m height/7cm diam; Douglas-fir/Grand Fir/Maple/Cedar 20cm DBH; any tree 30cm DBH; replacement/Significant/DPA/nest trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000036",
   "name": "Esquimalt",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw, 2022, No. 3076",
   "document_number": "3076",
   "adopted_date": "2023-06-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/trees/bylaw-3076/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Esquimalt, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw, 2022, No. 3076, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: Fine of not more than $10,000 (Ten Thousand Dollars); each day a separate offence. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Township exempt from permit for trees on land it owns/possesses; public boulevard trees must be shown on survey plans."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000040",
   "name": "Fraser Lake",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw",
   "document_number": "852",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/trees/bylaw-852/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Fraser Lake, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any Tree with a diameter greater than 10 centimetres or any Replacement Tree. Replacement required: Village may require Replacement Trees at ratio of 3:1 unpermitted, 2:1 permitted."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000042",
   "name": "Gibsons",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/gibsons/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/gibsons/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/gibsons/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 1282, 2020",
   "document_number": "1282",
   "adopted_date": "2020-09-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/gibsons/trees/bylaw-1282/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000048",
   "name": "Harrison Hot Springs",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012",
   "document_number": "1015",
   "adopted_date": "2012-09-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/trees/bylaw-1015/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000050",
   "name": "Highlands",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/highlands/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/highlands/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/highlands/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Management Bylaw No. 10, 1994 (Consolidated to 2001)",
   "document_number": "10",
   "adopted_date": "1994-02-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/highlands/trees/bylaw-10/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Highlands, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management Bylaw No. 10, 1994 (Consolidated to 2001), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: fine not exceeding $10,000.00. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Garry Oak, Arbutus, Pacific Dogwood, Pacific Yew, Cascara, Manzanita; Douglas Fir > 60 cm; Any tree > 80 cm diameter."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000054",
   "name": "Invermere",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/invermere/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/invermere/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/invermere/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007",
   "document_number": "1347",
   "adopted_date": "2007-06-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/invermere/trees/bylaw-1347/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Invermere, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: fine not exceeding $10, 000.00. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any tree having a diameter greater than 80 centimetres (31.5 inches)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000055",
   "name": "Kamloops",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kamloops/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kamloops/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kamloops/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 50-1 (Effective 2017-12-19, Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "50-1",
   "adopted_date": "2017-12-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kamloops/trees/bylaw-50-1/",
   "answer": "In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 50-1 (Effective 2017-12-19, Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). A permit is required. Replacement required: two (2) replacement Trees for each Tree Cut Down in contravention; maintain those Replacement Trees for a period of one (1) year or pay Replacement Cost Amount."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000060",
   "name": "Kimberley",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kimberley/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kimberley/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kimberley/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002",
   "document_number": "2170",
   "adopted_date": "2002-11-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kimberley/trees/bylaw-2170/",
   "answer": "In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Cutting Bylaw No. 2170, 2002, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Replacement required: in accordance with any special conditions specified in the tree cutting permit. Boulevard trees: Plan must show location of existing boulevard trees adjacent to property."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000061",
   "name": "Kitimat",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kitimat/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kitimat/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kitimat/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 9 Division 10 - Use of Highways and Other Public Spaces",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kitimat/trees/kitimat-municipal-code-part-9-division-10-use-of-highways/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Kitimat, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 9 Division 10 - Use of Highways and Other Public Spaces, verified 2026-09-27. Boulevard trees: No person shall plant any tree on any boulevard except as provided in s. 9.10.4.10."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000064",
   "name": "Lake Cowichan",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (Consolidated 2026-02-24)",
   "document_number": "1055-2021",
   "adopted_date": "2021-09-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/trees/bylaw-1055-2021/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (Consolidated 2026-02-24), verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any trees or portions of trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000065",
   "name": "Langford",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/langford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langford/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/langford/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2269, 2026",
   "document_number": "2269",
   "adopted_date": "2026-07-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langford/trees/bylaw-2269/",
   "answer": "The City of Langford, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2269, 2026, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000066",
   "name": "Langley",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/langley-city/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langley-city/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/langley-city/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection and Management Bylaw, 2025, No. 3321",
   "document_number": "3321",
   "adopted_date": "2026-01-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langley-city/trees/bylaw-3321/",
   "answer": "In the City of Langley, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection and Management Bylaw, 2025, No. 3321, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than $5,000. A permit is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000067",
   "name": "Langley",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/langley-district/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langley-district/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/langley-district/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw 2019 No. 5478",
   "document_number": "5478",
   "adopted_date": "2019-07-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langley-district/trees/bylaw-5478/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Langley, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw 2019 No. 5478, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000); penalties per Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any tree... regardless of species, having a dbh of 20 centimetres or more; also nesting trees and municipal land trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000068",
   "name": "Lantzville",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lantzville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lantzville/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lantzville/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "District of Lantzville Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 358, 2023",
   "document_number": "358",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lantzville/trees/bylaw-358/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000070",
   "name": "Lions Bay",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007",
   "document_number": "393",
   "adopted_date": "2007-09-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/trees/bylaw-393/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Lions Bay, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Replacement required: Replace trees that were cut with replacement trees in accordance with good arboriculture practice as determined by a qualified person approved by Council. Boulevard trees: trees planted by the Village on boulevards are designated Significant Trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000075",
   "name": "Maple Ridge",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 8045-2026",
   "document_number": "8045-2026",
   "adopted_date": "2026-05-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/trees/bylaw-8045-2026/",
   "answer": "In the City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 8045-2026, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH >= 20cm, stump > 25cm; any size on City Property, Riparian/Conservation Areas, covenanted, nesting, or Significant Trees (DBH >= 60cm). Replacement required: Plant Replacement Tree(s) per Schedule C; 2-4 trees based on DBH removed; 1 tree if only one removed per year; cash-in-lieu option if onsite not feasible."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000081",
   "name": "Mission",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/mission/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mission/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/mission/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006",
   "document_number": "3872-2006",
   "adopted_date": "2006-07-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mission/trees/bylaw-3872-2006/",
   "answer": "In the City of Mission, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management Bylaw 3872-2006, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any tree having a diameter of at least 20 centimetres (7.87 inches) measured from a height of 150 centimetres (59.05 inches) above ground elevation."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000084",
   "name": "Nanaimo",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Management and Protection of Trees Bylaw 2013 No. 7126 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "7126",
   "adopted_date": "2013-12-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/trees/bylaw-7126/",
   "answer": "In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Management and Protection of Trees Bylaw 2013 No. 7126 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: \"fine of not more than $50,000, plus the costs of prosecution\". A permit is required. Protected threshold: \"Tree\"... \"six (6) cm or more\"... \"4.5 m or greater\". \"Protected tree\": City, Significant (Schedules A, B, C), DPA, covenant, retained, scientific."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000085",
   "name": "Nelson",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/nelson/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nelson/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/nelson/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Municipal Tree Bylaw No. 3232, 2012",
   "document_number": "3232",
   "adopted_date": "2012-06-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nelson/trees/bylaw-3232/",
   "answer": "The City of Nelson, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipal Tree Bylaw No. 3232, 2012, verified 2026-09-24."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000088",
   "name": "New Westminster",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016",
   "document_number": "7799",
   "adopted_date": "2016-01-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/trees/regulations-7799/",
   "answer": "In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH 20cm+ (any species except hedge); any size on City land; hedge 5m+."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000090",
   "name": "North Saanich",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1548, 2022",
   "document_number": "1548",
   "adopted_date": "2022-10-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/trees/bylaw-1548/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1548, 2022, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: $500.00-$50,000.00 (general); $5,000.00-$50,000.00 (Tree loss); $10,000-$50,000 (Significant Tree loss). A permit is required. Protected threshold: Tree: DBH 20 centimetres (8 inches)+ (10cm in DPA); Protected Species: DBH 10 centimetres+; Significant Tree: DBH 60 cm (24 inches)+; District Tree: any size."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000091",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (Consolidated to Dec 8, 2025)",
   "document_number": "8888",
   "adopted_date": "2022-03-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/trees/bylaw-8888/",
   "answer": "In the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Bylaw, 2022, No. 8888 (Consolidated to Dec 8, 2025), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: maximum of $50,000 in fines. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH of 20 centimetres or more."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000092",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Dangerous Trees Bylaw 5679",
   "document_number": "5679",
   "adopted_date": "1984-02-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/trees/bylaw-5679/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Dangerous Trees Bylaw 5679 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Trees on road, boulevard or lane allowance are protected trees requiring a tree permit for cutting, damage or removal."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000094",
   "name": "Oak Bay",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4742",
   "document_number": "4742",
   "adopted_date": "2020-03-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/trees/bylaw-4742/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4742, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: Minimum $3,000 per offence (Schedule B); maximum penalties pursuant to Offence Act (s. 16.1). A permit is required. Replacement required: 1 or 2 replacement trees per removed tree; $500 per tree cash-in-lieu if not accommodated on parcel."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000097",
   "name": "Parksville",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/parksville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/parksville/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/parksville/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Management Bylaw No. 1484 (2012, consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1484",
   "adopted_date": "2012-09-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/parksville/trees/bylaw-1484/",
   "answer": "In the City of Parksville, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Management Bylaw No. 1484 (2012, consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: fine of not more than $10,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Diameter... greater than 50 centimetres (20inches)... Specifically excludes all Populus sp. and Alder trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000098",
   "name": "Peachland",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/peachland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/peachland/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/peachland/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2404, 2023",
   "document_number": "2404",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/peachland/trees/bylaw-2404/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000100",
   "name": "Penticton",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/penticton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/penticton/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/penticton/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26",
   "document_number": "2001-26",
   "adopted_date": "2001-05-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/penticton/trees/bylaw-2001-26/",
   "answer": "In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Municipal Properties Tree Bylaw No. 2001-26, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Trees on streets near excavation shall be protected with fencing; no excavation within dripline without written permit."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000101",
   "name": "Pitt Meadows",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Interim Tree Management Bylaw No. 3035, 2026",
   "document_number": "3035",
   "adopted_date": "2026-03-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/trees/bylaw-3035/",
   "answer": "In the City of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Interim Tree Management Bylaw No. 3035, 2026, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Replacement required: plant one or more Replacement Trees on the same property within six (6) months or Cash In Lieu ($900 or $1,500 per tree)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000105",
   "name": "Port Coquitlam",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Bylaw, 2019, No. 4108",
   "document_number": "4108",
   "adopted_date": "2019-02-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/trees/bylaw-4108/",
   "answer": "In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Bylaw, 2019, No. 4108, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: diameter of at least 15 cm measured 1.4 metres above natural grade or a height of at least 5 metres; Significant Trees per Schedule 'A'."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000106",
   "name": "Port Edward",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-edward/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-edward/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-edward/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "District of Port Edward Tree Protection Bylaw No. 374, 1995",
   "document_number": "374",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-edward/trees/bylaw-374/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Port Edward, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by District of Port Edward Tree Protection Bylaw No. 374, 1995, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not more than $10,000.00 for each offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Trees 2 meters or more in height on lots greater than 0.5 hectares in a designated Tree Protection Area."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000107",
   "name": "Port Hardy",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "District of Port Hardy Tree Protection Bylaw No. 24-2005",
   "document_number": "24-2005",
   "adopted_date": "2005-10-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/trees/bylaw-24-2005/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by District of Port Hardy Tree Protection Bylaw No. 24-2005, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: minimum fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100). A permit is required. Protected threshold: Tree: one and one half (1.5) metres or more in height. Municipal lands: Softwood under twelve and one half (12.5) cm exempt."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000109",
   "name": "Port Moody",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-moody/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-moody/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-moody/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "City of Port Moody Tree Protection Bylaw, 2026, No. 3531",
   "document_number": "3531",
   "adopted_date": "2026-03-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-moody/trees/bylaw-3531/",
   "answer": "In the City of Port Moody, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by City of Port Moody Tree Protection Bylaw, 2026, No. 3531, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: Minimum $500, not to exceed $50,000 per offence; minimum $1,000 for DBH <50cm; minimum $3,000 for DBH ≥50cm; minimum $10,000 for Landmark/Legacy Tree removal. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: City Trees on boulevards and road rights-of-way may only be pruned by City employees or authorized agents with written City approval."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000111",
   "name": "Powell River",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/powell-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/powell-river/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/powell-river/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Consolidated Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2174, 2008",
   "document_number": "2174",
   "adopted_date": "2008-05-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/powell-river/trees/bylaw-2174/",
   "answer": "In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Consolidated Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2174, 2008, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not more than $10,000 and not less than $500. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH at least 20 cm (8 in) on parcels >= 1 hectare; any significant or wildlife tree; trees in Development Permit Areas or Riparian Areas."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000112",
   "name": "Prince George",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/prince-george/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/prince-george/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/prince-george/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 6343, 1995 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "6343",
   "adopted_date": "1995-04-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/prince-george/trees/bylaw-6343/",
   "answer": "In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 6343, 1995 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: fine not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000.00. A permit is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000115",
   "name": "Qualicum Beach",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 725, 2023",
   "document_number": "725",
   "adopted_date": "2023-03-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/trees/bylaw-725/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 725, 2023, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: $50,000 for offences; $2,000 to $50,000 for obstruction. A permit is required. Protected threshold: 9 species (e.g. Arbutus, Garry Oak) >=5cm diameter/50cm height; any Tree DBH >=30cm; Replacement Trees; Trees in Development Permit Areas; Nesting trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000118",
   "name": "Revelstoke",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Municipal Property Tree Bylaw No. 1792 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1792",
   "adopted_date": "2005-06-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/trees/bylaw-1792/",
   "answer": "In the City of Revelstoke, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Municipal Property Tree Bylaw No. 1792 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and not less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), upon summary conviction. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Signs on private property must not interfere with boulevard trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000119",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/richmond/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/richmond/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "8057",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/richmond/trees/bylaw-8057/",
   "answer": "In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and not more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). A permit is required. Protected threshold: dbh of at least 20 centimetres and height of at least 4.5 metres; or any size in ESA/City land."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000120",
   "name": "Rossland",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/rossland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/rossland/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/rossland/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Management Bylaw No. 2769, 2021",
   "document_number": "2769",
   "adopted_date": "2021-09-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/rossland/trees/bylaw-2769/",
   "answer": "The City of Rossland, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Tree Management Bylaw No. 2769, 2021, verified 2026-09-24."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000121",
   "name": "Saanich",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/saanich/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/saanich/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/saanich/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw, 2014, No. 9272",
   "document_number": "9272",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/saanich/trees/bylaw-9272/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw, 2014, No. 9272, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: Not less than $1,000 (1st) / $2,000 (2nd+); $5,000 for Significant Trees; $250 for other contraventions. A permit is required. Replacement required: 1:1 for s. 19(a-d,g); 2:1 for s. 19(h-i); 3:1 for s. 19(j-k). Cash-in-lieu $300 or $700 per tree if lot cannot accommodate."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000123",
   "name": "Salmon Arm",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637",
   "document_number": "4637",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/trees/bylaw-4637/",
   "answer": "In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Protected threshold: minimum trunk circumference of 30.0 centimetres (cm); Landscape Trees in Schedule \"A\". Replacement required: Replace trees upon violation; maintain tree density for development; cash-in-lieu permitted."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000125",
   "name": "Sechelt",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sechelt/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sechelt/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sechelt/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Parks Tree Protection Bylaw No. 436, 2005",
   "document_number": "436",
   "adopted_date": "2005-04-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sechelt/trees/bylaw-436/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Parks Tree Protection Bylaw No. 436, 2005, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: fine of not more than $1000... fine of up to $10,000 for each offense. Protected threshold: 3 metres (9.84ft) or more in height, or 10 centimetres (3.9 inches) dbh or more; includes slow growing species. Replacement required: may be required to: Plant a replacement tree or trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000127",
   "name": "Sidney",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sidney/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sidney/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sidney/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 2138",
   "document_number": "2138",
   "adopted_date": "2017-07-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/trees/bylaw-2138/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 2138, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: $1,000 to $50,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Protected Species (height 1.2m+ or Diameter 3cm+) or Diameter >60cm."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000130",
   "name": "Smithers",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/smithers/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/smithers/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/smithers/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 1365 (Consolidated to Jan 2020)",
   "document_number": "1365",
   "adopted_date": "2001-02-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/smithers/trees/bylaw-1365/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Smithers, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 1365 (Consolidated to Jan 2020), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $500.00... first offence... not less than $1,000.00... subsequent offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any tree having a diameter greater than 6 (2.4 inches) centimetres."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000133",
   "name": "Sparwood",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sparwood/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sparwood/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sparwood/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Community Standards Bylaw 1194, 2018",
   "document_number": "1194",
   "adopted_date": "2018-09-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sparwood/trees/bylaw-1194/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sparwood, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Community Standards Bylaw 1194, 2018, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not more than $10,000.00. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Permission in writing from Director of Operations required to plant or remove trees or shrubs."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000134",
   "name": "Squamish",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/squamish/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/squamish/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/squamish/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "District of Squamish Tree Management Bylaw No. 3229, 2026 - Schedule A: Tree Protection Barriers",
   "document_number": "3229",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/squamish/trees/schedule-3229/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: District of Squamish Tree Management Bylaw No. 3229, 2026 - Schedule A: Tree Protection Barriers, verified 2026-09-24."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000138",
   "name": "Surrey",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/surrey/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/surrey/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/surrey/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100",
   "document_number": "16100",
   "adopted_date": "2006-09-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/surrey/trees/bylaw-16100/",
   "answer": "In the City of Surrey, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than FIFTY ($50.00) DOLLARS and not more than TWENTY THOUSAND ($20,000.00) DOLLARS per offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: D.B.H. 30 cm+; specific species 3m tall or 5 cm caliper; significant trees."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000143",
   "name": "Tofino",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/tofino/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/tofino/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/tofino/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "District of Tofino Significant Trees Bylaw No. 856, 2001 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "856",
   "adopted_date": "2001-10-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/tofino/trees/bylaw-856/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by District of Tofino Significant Trees Bylaw No. 856, 2001 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: up to $10,000 for each offence. Protected threshold: Trees designated in Schedule \"A\" (Western Red Cedar, Red Cedar, hemlock)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000144",
   "name": "Trail",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/trail/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/trail/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/trail/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Boulevard Regulation Bylaw No. 2151, 1990",
   "document_number": "2151",
   "adopted_date": "1990-05-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/trail/trees/regulations-2151/",
   "answer": "In the City of Trail, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Boulevard Regulation Bylaw No. 2151, 1990, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than Twenty--five ($25.00) Dollars nor more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Hawthorne, Pine Chestnut, Flowering Plum, Flowering Crab, Flowering Cherry, Everygreen Varieties, Lindon, Mountain Ash (on boulevards)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000150",
   "name": "Vernon",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/vernon/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vernon/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/vernon/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw #4152 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "4152",
   "adopted_date": "1996-03-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/vernon/trees/bylaw-4152/",
   "answer": "In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw #4152 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Protected threshold: stem of which exceeds eight (8) centimetres at one (1) metre above the average ground level of the base of the tree. Replacement required: replace the tree with a tree of like species and size."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000151",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/victoria/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/victoria/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 21-035",
   "document_number": "21-035",
   "adopted_date": "2021-03-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/victoria/trees/bylaw-21-035/",
   "answer": "The City of Victoria, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Tree Protection Bylaw No. 21-035, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000152",
   "name": "View Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/view-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/view-royal/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/view-royal/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1069",
   "adopted_date": "2022-02-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/view-royal/trees/bylaw-1069/",
   "answer": "In the Town of View Royal, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $50,000. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Listed species (e.g. Garry Oak); any Tree having a diameter greater than 20 centimeters D.B.H."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000154",
   "name": "Wells",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/wells/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/wells/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/wells/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "District of Wells Zoning Bylaw No. 26, 2000, Section 3.17 Tree Protection",
   "document_number": "26",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/wells/trees/bylaw-26/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Wells, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by District of Wells Zoning Bylaw No. 26, 2000, Section 3.17 Tree Protection, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). A permit is required. Protected threshold: diameter of at least 10 centimetres when measured from a height of 15 centimetres above the natural grade of the land."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000156",
   "name": "West Vancouver",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Bylaw No. 4892, 2016",
   "document_number": "4892",
   "adopted_date": "2016-04-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/trees/bylaw-4892/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Bylaw No. 4892, 2016, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: Up to $10,000 on summary conviction; or applicable fine under Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004 or Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4383, 2004. A permit is required. Replacement required: Replacement tree required (min 5 cm caliper deciduous or 3 m height coniferous); $1,000 per tree security (max $10,000) forfeited if not planted/survives."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000157",
   "name": "Whistler",
   "type": "Resort Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/whistler/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/whistler/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/whistler/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2435, 2025",
   "document_number": "2435",
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/whistler/trees/bylaw-2435/",
   "answer": "In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2435, 2025, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not exceeding $50,000 for each occurrence of a violation. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH of 15 cm or greater, or any size DBH if located within a Riparian Area."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000158",
   "name": "White Rock",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/white-rock/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/white-rock/trees/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/white-rock/trees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2407 (consolidated)",
   "document_number": "2407",
   "adopted_date": "2021-12-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/white-rock/trees/bylaw-2407/",
   "answer": "In the City of White Rock, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2407 (consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars or to imprisonment for not more than six months. A permit is required. Protected threshold: DBH 20cm or greater; replacement tree any size; City-Owned Properties any size; nesting trees any size; Arbutus, Garry Oak, Pacific Dogwood any size."
  }
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   "name": "100 Mile House",
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   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
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   "municipality_id": "gx-000005",
   "name": "Armstrong",
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   "status": "found",
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   "municipality_id": "gx-000006",
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000007",
   "name": "Barriere",
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   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000009",
   "name": "Bowen Island",
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   "municipality_id": "gx-000011",
   "name": "Burns Lake",
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   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000012",
   "name": "Cache Creek",
   "path": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000013",
   "name": "Campbell River",
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   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000014",
   "name": "Canal Flats",
   "path": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000015",
   "name": "Castlegar",
   "path": "/ca/bc/castlegar/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000017",
   "name": "Chase",
   "path": "/ca/bc/chase/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000018",
   "name": "Chetwynd",
   "path": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
  },
  {
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   "name": "Clearwater",
   "path": "/ca/bc/clearwater/",
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   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000021",
   "name": "Clinton",
   "path": "/ca/bc/clinton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000027",
   "name": "Cranbrook",
   "path": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000028",
   "name": "Creston",
   "path": "/ca/bc/creston/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000030",
   "name": "Daajing Giids",
   "path": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000034",
   "name": "Elkford",
   "path": "/ca/bc/elkford/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000035",
   "name": "Enderby",
   "path": "/ca/bc/enderby/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000037",
   "name": "Fernie",
   "path": "/ca/bc/fernie/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000038",
   "name": "Fort St. James",
   "path": "/ca/bc/fort-st-james/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-24"
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