Trees & tree removal — Chilliwack, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, applies to private property: True; protected threshold: coniferous tree of a minimum 2.5 metres in height or a deciduous tree of a minimum 6.0 centimetres caliper-measured at 1.5 metres above average natural ground, which is to remain on a parcel after development; 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".. Source: Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Management (Land Development) Bylaw 3585 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
applies to private property True s. 3
protected threshold coniferous tree of a minimum 2.5 metres in height or a deciduous tree of a minimum 6.0 centimetres caliper-measured at 1.5 metres above average natural ground, which is to remain on a parcel after development s. 2
replacement required tree density of at least 50 trees per hectare, comprising newly planted trees and retained trees s. 8
boulevard trees Owner must plant street trees on its development sites along all municipal and strata road frontages in compliance with Schedule "E". s. 9
fine range not less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) s. 30(1)
scout note

Requires tree retention/removal and replanting plans at the time of rezoning, development permit, subdivision or building permit applications, with fees for trees not retained.

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