Metro Vancouver • New Westminster, BC

Land Clearing in New Westminster

New Westminster's dense, heritage-rich lots mean land clearing here is almost always about a small number of large, protected trees rather than open acreage — from Queens Park's mature canopy to newer Queensborough builds. Root Down handles clearing for renovations, infill, and development sites across the city with the tree bylaw and required security deposit built into the plan.

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When to Call for Land Clearing in New Westminster

If your New Westminster project needs to clear trees 20cm DBH or larger to make room for a build or addition, start with the permit and arborist report — the City takes enforcement seriously.

Permits & Bylaws in New Westminster

New Westminster protects trees 20cm DBH and larger and requires a permit for removal, backed by an arborist report and a security deposit held until replacement trees are established and confirmed. The City has a well-maintained urban forest and has pursued legal action for bylaw violations, so we make sure clearing on infill and development sites stays fully documented and compliant before any cutting starts.

Protected trees are 20cm+ diameter. Permits required for removal. Replacement trees required with security deposit. Violations may result in legal action.

See New Westminster tree bylaws

Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with New Westminster before starting any work.

Our Land Clearing Process

Site Assessment

We survey the property and identify any protected trees or environmental concerns.

Permit Coordination

We help navigate permits and regulations for your municipality.

Clearing

Trees and brush are removed efficiently using appropriate equipment.

Site Prep

Stumps are ground and debris removed, leaving the site ready for your project.

What Affects Land Clearing Cost in New Westminster

Every job is unique, so we provide free, detailed estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. The main factors:

Number of protected trees (20cm+ DBH) on the site
Arborist report and permit application requirements
Security deposit held until replacement trees are established
Heritage property or Queens Park-area considerations
Access on tighter urban lots vs. Queensborough development sites
Debris hauling and stump grinding

Recent Land Clearing Work in New Westminster

See examples of our land clearing work across Metro Vancouver.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for any tree 20cm DBH or larger. New Westminster requires a permit, generally supported by an arborist report, and holds a security deposit until required replacement trees are planted and established.

New Westminster takes enforcement seriously and has pursued legal action for bylaw violations. We make sure every tree on a clearing site is assessed and permitted before any cutting starts, so you're not exposed to that risk.

Yes — that's common in Queens Park and other older neighbourhoods. We identify which trees are protected or heritage-significant, fence and protect anything being retained, and clear the rest with the required documentation.