Trees & tree removal — Port Hardy, British Columbia
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Tree: one and one half (1.5) metres or more in height. Municipal lands: Softwood under twelve and one half (12.5) cm exempt.; replacement required: replace that tree: a) with two trees if... within five (5) metres... b) with one tree if... five (5) metres or more. Source: District of Port Hardy Tree Protection Bylaw No. 24-2005, verified 2026-08-28.
District of Port Hardy Tree Protection Bylaw No. 24-2005
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 7
applies to private property
True
s. 13(a)
protected threshold
Tree: one and one half (1.5) metres or more in height. Municipal lands: Softwood under twelve and one half (12.5) cm exempt.
s. 3; s. 4; s. 5(d)
replacement required
replace that tree: a) with two trees if... within five (5) metres... b) with one tree if... five (5) metres or more
s. 11
fine range
minimum fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100)
s. 15(b)
scout note
Regulates cutting/removal of trees on District property and in identified sensitive areas of Port Hardy; cutting requires a permit.