Tree Services in Burnaby, BC
From the mature trees of South Burnaby to the newer developments in Brentwood, we provide reliable tree services across Burnaby.
Neighbourhoods We Serve in Burnaby
Our Services in Burnaby
Tree Care in Burnaby
Burnaby has tree protection bylaws for certain neighbourhoods. We're familiar with local regulations and can assist with permit requirements.
Common Tree Species
In Burnaby, we frequently work with:
- Western Red Cedar
- Douglas Fir
- Big Leaf Maple
- Paper Birch
- Red Alder
- Cherry Trees
Our team has extensive experience with the unique challenges of tree care in Burnaby, including working on steep terrain, managing large mature trees, and navigating local bylaws and permit requirements.
Tree Bylaws in Burnaby
Quick Reference
30cm+ DBH
$941 security bond per permit
$500 ticket; up to $10,000 for serious violations
Real-World Scenarios
Five common situations, answered specifically for Burnaby
The situation
Your boulevard tree has been dropping branches onto your roof after every windstorm. The trunk is on the city's road allowance -- their tree, not yours, and you cannot legally touch it. Here's how to get the city to act.
In Burnaby
This is the city's tree -- submit a hazard service request to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.
- Burnaby manages a large boulevard and park tree inventory across the city
- Report the hazard through the City's service request system with photographs
- A written hazard assessmentA formal arborist report documenting the specific risk. from Root Down will help the city assess how urgently it needs to act
The situation
A crack has been working across your driveway and one slab has lifted noticeably -- enough to catch a foot on a dark evening. The roots of a large tree alongside are clearly responsible. Before anything can happen to the tree, you need to know if it's protected under your city's rules.
In Burnaby
A permitWritten city approval required before the tree can be legally removed. is required, and property damage is a legitimate basis for approval.
- Burnaby protects trees 30 centimetres or more across the trunk
- A $941 security depositA refundable bond held until any required replacement trees are planted. is required when you apply -- refunded on compliance
- An arboristA certified tree care professional. report confirming root damage makes the application straightforward
- Stump grinding is not regulated separately
The situation
At the back of your yard a row of alders has grown up along a creek bank, and some are starting to lean toward the property. You want to thin them out. This is the most regulated situation of the five -- land near a creek follows stricter rules, and federal fisheries law adds a layer on top of whatever the city decides.
In Burnaby
Near a creek, every tree needs a permitWritten city approval required before the tree can be legally removed. -- the standard 30-centimetre threshold disappears.
- The riparian zoneThe protected strip alongside a creek or wetland where stricter rules apply. rules remove the standard size threshold entirely in Burnaby
- Each tree needs individual assessment -- an arboristA certified tree care professional. report and an environmental review are both required
- Federal fisheries lawThe Fisheries Act gives the federal government authority near fish-bearing waterways. applies near Burnaby's creek systems
- Multiple departments are involved -- allow extra processing time
The situation
The big fir at the corner of your yard didn't leaf out this spring. By midsummer it's certain -- it's dead. Most cities treat this as a faster case, but a permit is almost always still required, and you'll need a written arborist confirmation to get it.
In Burnaby
Dead trees still need a permitWritten city approval required before the tree can be legally removed. and the $941 security depositA refundable bond paid upfront. in Burnaby.
- Burnaby protects trees 30 centimetres or more across the trunk, dead or alive
- A written arboristA certified tree care professional. confirmation of dead or hazardous status supports faster approval
- Good documentation may reduce replacement treesNew trees the city requires after a removal. requirements
- Stump grinding can be included in the removal scope
The situation
There's a Western Red Cedar in your yard that was old when the neighbourhood was subdivided -- the trunk is about 600 centimetres across, roughly the span of two parked cars side by side. Some roots have lifted a few patio stones and branches are pressing toward the house. You'd like it gone.
In Burnaby
Removal will not be approved -- a tree this size would be treated as significant and potentially heritage designatedGiven permanent legal protection based on its age, size, or community significance..
- No standard permitWritten city approval required before the tree can be legally removed. exists for a tree of this size in Burnaby
- Heritage designationA formal process giving a tree permanent legal protection. is a real possibility
- Crown reductionCareful pruning that reduces canopy size while preserving the tree's structure. is the practical management path
- Root Down can assess the tree's health and structural condition and develop a program
Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with Burnaby before starting any work. Root Down can help assess your situation and navigate the permit process.
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