Trees & tree removal — Fraser Lake, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Village of Fraser Lake, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: any Tree with a diameter greater than 10 centimetres or any Replacement Tree; replacement required: Village may require Replacement Trees at ratio of 3:1 unpermitted, 2:1 permitted. Source: Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28.

Bylaw 852, Tree Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.3(b)
applies to private property True s. 1.3(a)
protected threshold any Tree with a diameter greater than 10 centimetres or any Replacement Tree s. 3.3(b)
replacement required Village may require Replacement Trees at ratio of 3:1 unpermitted, 2:1 permitted s. 4.2(j)(i)-(ii)
boulevard trees Applies to all lands under the jurisdiction of the Village s. 1.3(a)
scout note

Regulates cutting, damaging and disposing of trees; defines hazard trees, fire-resistant vs. highly-flammable species and invasive species, and ties tree removal to development approvals (subdivision, rezoning, building permits).

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