Trees & tree removal — Coldstream, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, western red cedar, western larch, western hemlock, subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce greater than five (5) meters in height; replacement required: replaced within three months by a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel. Source: The Corporation of the District of Coldstream Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995, verified 2026-08-28.

The Corporation of the District of Coldstream Tree Management Bylaw No. 1198, 1995 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.a
applies to private property True s. 6.a.(2)
protected threshold Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, western red cedar, western larch, western hemlock, subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce greater than five (5) meters in height s. 2.a
replacement required replaced within three months by a tree planted and maintained on the same parcel s. 9.a
boulevard trees Exempt for highways vested in Crown or title registered in District's name s. 4.a.(1)
fine range not more than $2,000.00 for each offence s. 10
scout note

Requires a permit to cut down a protected tree (8 listed conifer species over 5 m tall); prohibits root/trunk damage, fill or heavy equipment within the drip line without a permit.

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