Trees & tree removal — Blackfalds, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

The Town of Blackfalds, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw No. 1268.22, verified 2026-09-27.

Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw No. 1268.22 adopted bylaw
applies to private property yes s. 3.15.1(i)
replacement required Any tree or shrub required to meet the minimum standards of this Bylaw that does not survive shall be replaced within 1 year; diseased or declining trees/shrubs must be replaced within the next growing season. s. 3.15.1(k); s. 3.15.1(s)
boulevard trees Developer responsible for Landscaping boulevards and Road berms adjacent to the Lot; repair/reinstate boulevard Landscaping and tree planting damaged by Development. s. 3.15.1(d); s. 2.6(b)(ii)(v)
scout note

Section 3.22.2 Tree Clearing requires a Development Permit application (purpose, vegetation description, schedule, access/haul routes, reclamation plan) before any tree clearing on a site.

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