Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Invermere, British Columbia

In the District Municipality of Invermere, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: any tree having a diameter greater than 80 centimetres (31.5 inches); replacement required: Plant a replacement tree of the same species... security in the amount of 120% of the total cost... cash or letter of credit. Source: Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 4(a)
applies to private property	True	s. 11(a)
protected threshold	any tree having a diameter greater than 80 centimetres (31.5 inches)	s. 2(j)
replacement required	Plant a replacement tree of the same species... security in the amount of 120% of the total cost... cash or letter of credit	s. 14(a), s. 14(c)
fine range	fine not exceeding $10, 000.00	s. 16

scout note

Prohibits cutting down or logging trees (branch/trunk over 10cm diameter) without a permit, except for up to 3 trees per acre per year or dead/diseased trees; protects trees in Environmental Protection Areas.