Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Powell River, British Columbia

In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: DBH at least 20 cm (8 in) on parcels >= 1 hectare; any significant or wildlife tree; trees in Development Permit Areas or Riparian Areas; replacement required: Required per Schedule E Table 1; security $200/tree (first 10), $25/additional. Source: Consolidated Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2174, 2008, verified 2026-08-28.

Consolidated Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2174, 2008 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 3.1
applies to private property	True	s. 2.2.1
protected threshold	DBH at least 20 cm (8 in) on parcels >= 1 hectare; any significant or wildlife tree; trees in Development Permit Areas or Riparian Areas	s. 2.2.1, s. 2.2.2
replacement required	Required per Schedule E Table 1; security $200/tree (first 10), $25/additional	s. 6.3.1, s. 6.3.5, Schedule E Table 1
boulevard trees	City may cut/remove in dedicated highway without permit; significant trees protected regardless of location	s. 4.1(e)
fine range	not more than $10,000 and not less than $500	s. 8.1

scout note

Requires a permit to cut/remove a tree with diameter-breast-height ≥20cm located in a Development Permit Area or otherwise identified for protection (e.g. subdivision/development/building permit conditions).