The Town of Gibsons policy regarding the removal of trees on public lands has been updated with the addition of:

• Reference and referral to the Planning Department, as the removal of trees is considered an alteration of land and part of the development process;
• Reference and referral to other agencies, such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, when trees are sited within riparian areas;
• The addition of a map showing areas where additional consultation and approval are a requirement; and,
• The addition of a 50 meter neighbourhood notification requirement.

The policy and map will soon be available on the website.