A legal battle to protect thousands of trees in Vancouver’s Stanley Park has ended with the B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the City of Vancouver acted reasonably in its tree removal project due to a hemlock looper moth infestation. While the court found the park board did not follow its own rules when contracting a firm for the work, it upheld the project’s necessity. The Save Stanley Park Preservation Society has opposed the plan, citing a lack of scientific backing and consultation. So far, about 11,000 trees have been removed, with further phases expected to continue through 2027.
