Urban Forestry is no longer available to assist with walk-up tree inquiries at the front counter in City Hall. Please contact Urban Forestry staff at 604-927-3482 or trees@coquitlam.ca. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Coquitlam has a tree management bylaw (PDF) designed to protect trees, regulate cutting and ensure replacement of trees removed. The bylaw applies to all private properties in Coquitlam.
The City of Coquitlam does not regulate the trimming of trees on private property as long as the trimming does not violate the City’s Tree Management Bylaw.
Find out if you require a tree cutting permit for tree removal and replacement on private property. All information is related to the Tree Maintenance Bylaw 4091, 2010.
When redeveloping a property, impacts to neighbouring trees must also be considered. The bird nesting window in the City of Coquitlam exists between March 1st and August 31st. Tree removal during this period must ensure no nests or nesting birds are disturbed.