‘Several’ trees to be removed from Hope’s Coquihalla Campground

Published 10:38 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026

More trees are being taken down in Hope, says district staff.

On March 10, they announced tree work being done at Coquihalla Campground that involves removing “several” Douglas-fir trees, under the direction of a certified arborist.

“The trees have been identified as declining in health and pose an increased risk of failure,” the announcement said. “Where possible, portions of the trees will be retained as wildlife habitat, and most of the surrounding cedar trees will remain and continue to be monitored.”

The district plans to replant the area following the removals, along with other measures that will help “support the health of the understory, helping ensure the area remains safe, healthy, and resilient for years to come.”

There has already been heavy tree removal in the area south of the campground. Hundreds of trees have been removed from a swath of land that runs between Fraser Canyon Hospital, a new housing facility, and the River Parade trail along the Coquihalla River.

Those trees were removed for public safety in January, following a windstorm that led to the access road to the hospital being blocked for several hours.

In February, John Fortoloczky, chief administrative officer, told The Hope Standard that the district and the Coquihalla Campground operator would be doing an assessment to see how the campground will be impacted.

“At this time we are reviewing the situation to better understand any operational or business implications. For clarity, the District’s Tree Protection Bylaw 20/95 includes a provision that exempts tree removal from permitting requirements when trees are deemed hazardous by a qualified professional. This appears to be the case in this situation.”