Trees & tree removal — Whistler, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

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.

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2435, 2025 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 4
applies to private property yes s. 3
protected threshold DBH of 15 cm or greater, or any size DBH if located within a Riparian Area s. 2(cc)
replacement required Tree Density Minimum met through retention or planting of Replacement Trees; 3 Replacement Trees for each Large, Old, or Wildlife Habitat Tree removed s. 21, s. 23
fine range not exceeding $50,000 for each occurrence of a violation s. 61
scout note

Requires a Tree Cutting Permit to cut or damage a tree, with exemptions (e.g. permitted building envelope). Sets a minimum target tree density on properties and construction-phase tree protection barrier standards.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://www.whistler.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Trees & tree removal across British Columbia · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities