Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Kamloops, British Columbia

In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: any coniferous or deciduous species; exemption on Private Lands for trees less than five metres (5 m) in height and less than ten centimetres (10 cm) in diameter; replacement required: two (2) replacement Trees for each Tree Cut Down in contravention; maintain those Replacement Trees for a period of one (1) year or pay Replacement Cost Amount. Source: Tree Protection Bylaw No. 50-1 (Effective 2017-12-19, Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 50-1 (Effective 2017-12-19, Consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 4.1
applies to private property	True	s. 4.1; s. 5.1
protected threshold	any coniferous or deciduous species; exemption on Private Lands for trees less than five metres (5 m) in height and less than ten centimetres (10 cm) in diameter	s. 2.1; s. 5.1(c)
replacement required	two (2) replacement Trees for each Tree Cut Down in contravention; maintain those Replacement Trees for a period of one (1) year or pay Replacement Cost Amount	s. 2.1; s. 10.1
boulevard trees	No Person shall Cut Down, plant, prune, or spray any Tree on any Boulevard. Only City Parks Department may undertake work.	s. 9.2; s. 9.3
fine range	not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)	s. 12.2(b)

scout note

Requires a Tree Cutting Permit to cut down or damage a protected tree, with exemptions for hazardous trees; the Director may issue, refuse or condition permits and considers factors set out in the bylaw.