Clark County regulates tree removal mainly through the state Forest Practices Act (RCW 76.09) and CCC 40.260.080, plus critical-area review near wetlands, streams, and habitat. A commercial forest-practice cut approved by DNR triggers a six-year development moratorium on the parcel. Development-required trees must also be protected during construction.
For timber harvest in unincorporated Clark County, a forest practices permit under RCW 76.09 and CCC 40.260.080 applies. Removing trees in or near critical areas needs Wetland and Habitat Review (CCC 40.440/40.450). During development, CCC 40.320.010 requires existing trees to be retained to be protected at the dripline with fencing, and prohibits grading or storage within the dripline. There is generally no permit for felling a single ordinary yard tree outside these areas.
Illegal clearing, unpermitted forest practices, or destruction of retained trees can bring stop-work orders, mandatory restoration, and civil penalties under Title 40; DNR enforces the six-year moratorium.
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