RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 New Legislative Ways of Protecting Trees in Municipalities: an Overview of the British Columbia Approach
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 109
OP 113
DO 10.48044/jauf.1994.020
VO 20
IS 2
A1 Julian A. Dunster
YR 1994
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/20/2/109.abstract
AB In 1992 the Municipal Act of British Columbia was amended, allowing municipalities to enact by-laws governing the protection, removal, and replacement of trees on public and private property. The new legislation has the potential to introduce major changes into the way new urban settlements are designed and created. So far, only a few municipalities have passed by-laws under the amended legislation, although many are actively investigating the ramifications. In this paper, the new legislation and progress to date is briefly reviewed. The problems inherent in managing the urban forests of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia are discussed, along with the need for enhanced knowledge in light of some recent court cases involving construction damage and potential negligence issues.