Trees & tree removal — Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: False; protected threshold: any tree... within a park; fines: not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $100.00. Source: Parks Bylaw No. 4371, 2018, verified 2026-08-28.

Parks Bylaw No. 4371, 2018 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 11.1
applies to private property False s. 11.1
protected threshold any tree... within a park s. 11.1
fine range not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $100.00 s. 21.5
scout note

Section 11 (Tree Protection): no person may deface, cut, remove, destroy or damage any tree, shrub, flower bed or grass within a City park without CAO authorization.

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