Trees & tree removal — Vernon, British Columbia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: stem of which exceeds eight (8) centimetres at one (1) metre above the average ground level of the base of the tree; replacement required: replace the tree with a tree of like species and size. Source: Tree Protection Bylaw #4152 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Protection Bylaw #4152 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5(a)
applies to private property True s. 5(a)
protected threshold stem of which exceeds eight (8) centimetres at one (1) metre above the average ground level of the base of the tree s. 5(a)
replacement required replace the tree with a tree of like species and size s. 6(a)
scout note

Requires a permit to cut, remove or damage-prune trees (limb removal beyond 5% conifer / 15% broadleaf trunk diameter); Council may designate 'Significant Trees'; permits run 1 year (up to 5 years for some permits).

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://vernon.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities