Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Devon, Alberta: Town of Devon Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 1021-2025

In the Town of Devon, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Devon Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 1021-2025, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Fine not exceeding $10,000.00; Schedule "A" first offence $155 or $250, second offence $310 or $500. A permit is required. Protected threshold: No species or DBH threshold; protected trees are Town Trees: trees within the right-of-way (ROW), in a Town Park, or on other Town land.

Town of Devon Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 1021-2025 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 501(j)
applies to private property	no	s. 218
protected threshold	No species or DBH threshold; protected trees are Town Trees: trees within the right-of-way (ROW), in a Town Park, or on other Town land.	s. 218
replacement required	Liable for the cost of replacing the Town Tree in accordance with the standards and specifications and valuation method used by the Town; size and age determine replacement cost method or trunk replacement method.	s. 502
boulevard trees	Town Tree includes trees within the right-of-way (ROW); construction within six metres of a Town tree requires CAO approval.	s. 218; s. 504
fine range	Fine not exceeding $10,000.00; Schedule "A" first offence $155 or $250, second offence $310 or $500.	s. 1501(b); Schedule "A"

scout note

No person may plant, remove, cut, debark or otherwise damage a 'Town Tree' (park/right-of-way/Town land tree) without CAO authorization; damage triggers a replacement-value liability, and construction within 6m of a Town Tree requires specific protections.