Tree protection provisions are intended to enable local governments to protect and manage its significant trees as community heritage resources. Through a process of planning, research and consultation, a community identifies a need to protect trees as community heritage resources. Local government identifies trees in the community that are important for their heritage, landmark or wildlife habitat value. Council or Regional District Boards adopts a bylaw that lists the significant trees of the community. Council or Regional District Boards adopts a bylaw specifically indicating the prohibitions, requirements and regulations for the management of significant trees.
Local government monitors the significant trees in the community for compliance with the bylaw.
Sections 708-715, in particular section 714, this is the basic tree protection tool, but other powers may be used in certain circumstances. Voluntary protection can be established through conservation covenants under section 219 of the Land Titles Act. Your local Municipal Hall For general info. The purpose of this paper is to outline the roles of trees in urban and suburban environments, the main causes of tree loss, and most importantly, what methods are available to create and maintain attractive community treescapes. It also includes how to register a heritage tree, how to do a heritage tree inventory and other tree protection policies.