Trees & tree removal — Highlands, British Columbia
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the District Municipality of Highlands, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Garry Oak, Arbutus, Pacific Dogwood, Pacific Yew, Cascara, Manzanita; Douglas Fir > 60 cm; Any tree > 80 cm diameter; replacement required: Plant a replacement tree of the same species... security in the amount of 120% of the total cost... for a period 3 years. Source: Tree Management Bylaw No. 10, 1994 (Consolidated to 2001), verified 2026-08-28.
Tree Management Bylaw No. 10, 1994 (Consolidated to 2001)
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3(a)
applies to private property
True
s. 12(a)
protected threshold
Garry Oak, Arbutus, Pacific Dogwood, Pacific Yew, Cascara, Manzanita; Douglas Fir > 60 cm; Any tree > 80 cm diameter
s. 1(i)
replacement required
Plant a replacement tree of the same species... security in the amount of 120% of the total cost... for a period 3 years
s. 15(a), 15(c)
fine range
fine not exceeding $10,000.00
s. 17(a)
scout note
Requires a tree cutting permit before cutting down a protected tree (e.g. Douglas fir over 60cm diameter, any tree over 80cm) or logging a parcel; protects trees marked 'to be retained' on development permit plans.