Green Sky Tree Care
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Trusted tree services in City of North Vancouver
Getting tree quotes usually means a separate site visit for every company. We come out once, write up the job, and get you firm quotes from the best small, owner-run crews in North Van City. Free.
- One visit instead of one per company. We do the running around.
- Firm quotes from three local crews, side by side, with our recommendation.
- In the City of North Van, it depends on your zoning. We check yours before anyone cuts.
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How it works
Tell us about your tree
Takes 30 seconds. Remove, prune, or just talk it through.
One visit
An ISA Certified Arborist comes out once, checks the permit rules, and writes the scope of work with photos, video, access, drag paths and parking.
Three quotes
Our top crews quote the same job. You get them side by side with our recommendation, and you choose. No pressure.
Removing a tree in City of North Vancouver: your questions
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in the City of North Vancouver?
It depends on your zoning. If your lot is zoned GO, RS-1, RS-2, RS-4B, RT-1 or RT-2 (most houses and duplexes) and the whole trunk is on your lot, the Tree Bylaw doesn't apply. Everywhere else it covers trees 20 cm or more across, measured 1.4 m up. City trees, shared trees and your neighbour's trees always need permission.
Source: City of North Vancouver Tree Bylaw No. 8888 (consolidated December 2025)
When will the City approve removing a tree?
Outside a building project, only if the tree is dead, dying or hazardous (confirmed in writing by a certified arborist), interfering with utility wires in a way pruning can't fix, or blocking sewer or drainage lines (certified by a plumber or engineer).
Source: City of North Vancouver Tree Bylaw No. 8888
How much does a City of North Vancouver tree permit cost?
A $182.25 application fee plus $78.11 per tree removed. You also post a $1,015.37 security for each replacement tree. Replacements are 1 for each dead or hazardous tree and 3 for any other tree.
Source: City of North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 9000, Schedule F; Tree Bylaw No. 8888
Can I prune without a permit?
Yes, if the pruning follows the ANSI A300 pruning standard.
Source: City of North Vancouver Tree Bylaw No. 8888
What happens if a tree is cut without a permit?
Fines of up to $50,000 on conviction. The City can also charge 250% of the ecological compensation fee per tree and require the usual replacement trees plus two more.
Source: City of North Vancouver Tree Bylaw No. 8888
Is this free?
Yes. The visit and the quotes cost you nothing and there's no obligation. You only pay the crew you choose, if you go ahead. Crews don't pay to be listed either.