Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Wells, British Columbia: District of Wells Zoning Bylaw No. 26, 2000, Section 3.17 Tree Protection

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.

District of Wells Zoning Bylaw No. 26, 2000, Section 3.17 Tree Protection adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.17(b)
protected threshold	diameter of at least 10 centimetres when measured from a height of 15 centimetres above the natural grade of the land	s. 2.3(176)
replacement required	proposed replanting plan indicating location, species, size and number of trees, bushes and shrubs which are to be planted	s. 3.17(c)
fine range	not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)	s. 1.2.4

scout note

Requires a tree cutting permit ($25-$100 by number of trees) to remove, cut or harm a tree within the mapped Tree Protection Area; application needs a site plan and a replanting plan; exempts Forest Land Reserve land.