Thank you for helping us shape Langley City's Tree Management Bylaw.
Langley City’s Tree Protection & Management Bylaw adopted on January 19, 2026 protects important trees, such as protected trees and those in environmentally sensitive areas, to support a healthy, sustainable urban forest.
In some situations, a permit may be required before a tree can be removed. Below is an overview of what the bylaw means and when a permit may be needed.
But first, what's a tree bylaw? It's a set of rules created by a city to guide the protection, removal, and management of trees within a specific area. Communities across B.C. commonly use tree bylaws to help manage and replace trees depending on the community's needs and values.
In 2024, Langley City adopted its first strategy to guide the planning and management of its trees over the next 30 years. As part of the strategy, the City is considering a tree bylaw to improve how trees that important to the community are protected and replaced. The bylaw will also help combine the City’s existing rules and policies for managing trees. It may include rules for cutting, removing, and replacing trees.
A tree bylaw helps protect the significant benefits that trees provide the community, including:
- improved air quality
- cooling
- recreational opportunities
- stormwater management
- wildlife habitat
We asked for feedback on how you would like trees managed. Here's how:
- In-person: tree bylaw open house – Monday, June 16, 2025
Timms Community Centre, 20399 Douglas Crescent - Online: short survey – May 30 to June 30, 2025
