Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Gull Lake, Alberta: Summer Village of Gull Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 346/12

In the Summer Village of Gull Lake, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of Gull Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 346/12, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or to both fine and imprisonment. A permit is required. Replacement required: Any healthy vegetation proposed to be removed shall be replaced at the discretion of the Development Authority.

Summer Village of Gull Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 346/12 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 22(8); s. 23(8); s. 24(3); s. 25(5)
applies to private property	yes	s. 22(8); s. 23(8); s. 24(3); s. 25(5)
replacement required	Any healthy vegetation proposed to be removed shall be replaced at the discretion of the Development Authority.	s. 43(3)
boulevard trees	Vegetation Removal from municipally owned lands is strictly prohibited, unless prior written permission is received from Council.	s. 46(1)
fine range	a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or to both fine and imprisonment.	s. 19(2)

scout note

Section 43 'Vegetation Removal' sets criteria for hazardous/dead trees, prefers spiral pruning to preserve lake views, and requires Development Authority-directed replacement of any healthy vegetation removed.