Trees & tree removal — Bonnyville, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Bonnyville, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Bonnyville Land Use Bylaw No. 1447-16, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not more than $10,000 fine; imprisonment not more than six (6) months; or both.

Town of Bonnyville Land Use Bylaw No. 1447-16 adopted bylaw
applies to private property yes s. 117(7)
replacement required Existing vegetation shall be preserved and protected, or replaced unless development requires removal; trees damaged by development/building operations shall be replaced. If original deciduous tree over 116.0 mm, replacement tree min caliper 116.0 mm. Boulevard removal may require paying replacement/restoration costs. s. 119(1)(b); s. 117(6)
boulevard trees No removal of any tree or shrub on a boulevard without Development Authority authorization; unauthorized removal may require paying replacement and restoration costs. s. 117(6)
fine range not more than $10,000 fine; imprisonment not more than six (6) months; or both s. 62(4)
scout note

Section 117(6): no person may remove or cause the removal of a tree or shrub on a municipal boulevard without Development Authority authorization; violators are liable for the cost of restoring the boulevard.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.town.bonnyville.ab.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Trees & tree removal across Alberta · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities