Trees & tree removal — Anmore, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Village of Anmore, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; 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; replacement required: 3 trees per tree cut (s. 5-7); 2 replacement trees (s. 13(1)); 5 trees (unlawful s. 13(2)). Source: Anmore Tree Management Bylaw No. 587-2018, verified 2026-08-28.

Anmore Tree Management Bylaw No. 587-2018 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3(1)
applies to private property True cutting and retention of trees on private property
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 s. 2(1) "Tree"
replacement required 3 trees per tree cut (s. 5-7); 2 replacement trees (s. 13(1)); 5 trees (unlawful s. 13(2)) s. 5(2), s. 6(2), s. 7(3), s. 13(1), s. 13(2)
boulevard trees Bylaw does not apply to trees on highway, park, right of way or easement belonging to Municipality s. 16
fine range not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; $2,000/tree (1st), >=$5,000/tree (subsequent) s. 19(1), s. 19(2)
scout note

Requires a permit to cut or retain trees on private property, aiming to prevent clear-cutting and preserve the Village's semi-rural tree canopy under a permit system.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://www.anmore.com · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities