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.