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Municipal Tree By-Laws and Regulations

All trees in Greater Vancouver fall under one of two By-Law categories, Private Trees and Municipal Trees. Here is a quick guide to help get you started.

City of Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

City of North Vancouver

Reception: 604-985-7761

District of West Vancouver

City of Richmond

Private Property

https://www.richmond.ca/sustainability/environment/treeremoval.htm

Municipal Property

please contact the City 604-247-4684

City of Burnaby

Corporation of Delta

City of New Westminster

Private Property

https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/tree-permits#what-is-a-protected-tree

Municipal Land

https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/trees/city-trees

If you have concerns regarding your boulevard tree please contact the parks office 604-527-4567 or email active@newwestcity.ca to request tree service.

City of Surrey

Private Property

https://www.surrey.ca/community/1361.aspx

Municipal Property

Call 604-591-4675

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