Trees are an important natural resource and are integral to the city's character and beauty. Trees enhance the quality of life for our community and provide shade and clean air, sequester carbon, capture stormwater runoff, and support biodiversity, among other things. Learn more about who manages trees on private and public property in Pitt Meadows, as well as what the City is doing for the long-term management of our local tree canopy.
Tree Management Bylaw
The City of Pitt Meadows has initiated a community engagement process for the preparation of a Tree Management Bylaw. An Interim Tree Management Bylaw has been adopted to provide protection and permitting guidance during this engagement process.
Tree Maintenance and Protection
Learn more about how to determine tree ownership on public and private property, consideration for nesting birds, and more.
Urban Forest Strategy
The City of Pitt Meadows has developed an Urban Forest Strategy to help manage, protect, and increase our tree canopy coverage as well as guide the long-term management of forested areas for healthy, vibrant, and productive City spaces.