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Trees & tree removal — Ghost Lake, Alberta: Summer Village of Ghost Lake Bylaw 233 - Tree Protection Bylaw

In the Summer Village of Ghost Lake, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of Ghost Lake Bylaw 233 - Tree Protection Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Public Tree: any tree or shrub with any part of its trunk or stem located on Summer Village Lands. Boulevard trees: Boulevards are Summer Village Lands; Public Trees on them require prior written authorization from the CAO to remove, move, cut, or prune.

Summer Village of Ghost Lake Bylaw 233 - Tree Protection Bylaw adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 4(1)(a)
applies to private property	no	s. 2(l), s. 2(d)
protected threshold	Public Tree: any tree or shrub with any part of its trunk or stem located on Summer Village Lands.	s. 2(l)
boulevard trees	Boulevards are Summer Village Lands; Public Trees on them require prior written authorization from the CAO to remove, move, cut, or prune.	s. 2(a), s. 2(d), s. 2(l), s. 4(1)(a)
fine range	Fine not less than specified and not exceeding $10,000.00; first offence not less than $175.00; second offence not less than $350.00; Schedule "A" specified fines: $500.00, $1,500.00, $300.00, $175.00, $175.00, $1,500.00, $2,000.00.	s. 2(g); OFFENCES AND PENALTIES (5)(a)-(b); Schedule "A"

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Protects public trees: no one may remove, move, cut or prune a Public Tree, or plant on Summer Village lands, without the CAO's written authorization or a permit; also bars attaching objects to public trees or disturbing tree protection barriers.