Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — View Royal, British Columbia

In the Town of View Royal, British Columbia, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Listed species (e.g. Garry Oak); any Tree having a diameter greater than 20 centimeters D.B.H.; replacement required: Two Replacement Trees shall be planted; fee payable if insufficient area.. Source: Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 5.1
applies to private property	True	s. 5.3.3
protected threshold	Listed species (e.g. Garry Oak); any Tree having a diameter greater than 20 centimeters D.B.H.	s. 2.2.1; s. 2.2.16
replacement required	Two Replacement Trees shall be planted; fee payable if insufficient area.	s. 5.17; s. 5.21
boulevard trees	Trees on Town-owned property or highways are protected; Town exempt.	s. 2.2.12; s. 4.5.2
fine range	not less than $1,000 and not more than $50,000	s. 7.1

scout note

Regulates altering, cutting, damaging or removing trees within the Town of View Royal, with permit requirements for protected trees.