Tree Cutting Permit

Please attach any supporting documents to the end of the application. Use this link to SaanichMap to view an overhead image of your property and plot tree locations where possible, especially for a large acreage.

The anticipated time for staff to process your application and conduct a site visit is currently 15 business days (Mon-Fri). Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

Property Owner Information

All questions with an asterisk next to them are mandatory fields that must be filled out.

*Applications may only be submitted by the legal property owner or an authorized agent. Applications made by others will not be processed. Request an Agent Authorization Form from parks@saanich.ca. *Strata properties will be required to submit applications from an authorized strata council decision maker (ie. President).

Tree Information

Requested Tree #1 *Tree #1 Work Requested (see definition of "alter")
Tree Location *For tree #1
Reason for tree removal request / or working in the protected root zone *

Note: additional trees require all fields to be completed or they will not be considered.

Requested Tree #2 (optional)Tree #2 Work Requested (see definition of "alter")
For tree #2
Tree Location (optional)For tree #2
Reason for tree removal request / or working in the protected root zone (optional)

Note: additional trees require all fields to be completed or they will not be considered.

Requested Tree #3 (optional)Tree #3 Work Requested (see definition of "alter")
For tree #3
Tree Location (optional)For tree #3
Reason for tree removal request / or working in the protected root zone (optional)

Additional Property Details

Is the tree(s) located in a covenant? *
Is this property an acreage? *
Upload the map here
Are there any special circumstances that would prevent or limit access to the tree(s)? *Select all that apply
Attach multiple files here

Saanich Parks staff visit properties to review your request during business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding statutory holidays). Please mark the tree(s) so it is clear which tree(s) is to be inspected with a brightly coloured ribbon. 

 Surety deposits for replacement trees may be required. If your tree cutting permit is approved and a surety deposit applied, you will need to come to the Saanich Parks office to pay the deposit and pick up your permit prior to work proceeding. Your permit is not approved until surety deposits are paid and the permit is signed by the applicant. For most permits, you will receive this deposit back once you plant a replacement tree that meets all the requirements: 50% of the deposit is returned once a tree that meets the requirement is planted; and, the remaining 50% will be returned once the tree is shown to be in good health at least one year after first inspection. Please contact Saanich Parks for more information, or to arrange an inspection to receive your tree surety refund.

This collection of personal information is authorized under the Local Government Act, Community Charter and Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used for processing this permit application. Questions can be directed to the District’s Privacy Officer at: 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria BC, V8X 2W7, t. 250‑475-1775, e. foi@saanich.ca

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