Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Campbell River, British Columbia: Environmental Protection Bylaw No. 3551, 2014 (consolidated to 3852, 2022)

In the City of Campbell River, British Columbia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Environmental Protection Bylaw No. 3551, 2014 (consolidated to 3852, 2022), verified 2026-10-15. Fines: not less than $5,000 and a maximum of $50,000. A permit is required.

Environmental Protection Bylaw No. 3551, 2014 (consolidated to 3852, 2022) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 4.1; s. 4.4
applies to private property	yes	s. 4.2
protected threshold	Bald Eagle Nest Trees: any tree with a history of nest building by Bald Eagles, including a tree with an existing nest, a tree with a nest under construction, or a tree with an incomplete nest, or a registered nest tree without a nest.	s. 2.1, definition of 'Bald Eagle Nest Tree'
fine range	not less than $5,000 and a maximum of $50,000	s. 8.7

scout note

Tree rules are limited to Part 4: no cutting, removal or damage to Bald Eagle nest trees, with hazard-tree exception and habitat replacement. No general tree protection bylaw.