Trees & tree removal — Hanna, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Hanna, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Hanna Public Tree Bylaw (By-law 996-2018), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not more than Two Thousand; Schedule "A" specified penalties: $100, $500, $300, $100, $300, $300, $100, $100, $100, $500. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any tree located on Town Property.

Town of Hanna Public Tree Bylaw (By-law 996-2018) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1(b), (c)
applies to private property no s. 2.1(l), (n)
protected threshold Any tree located on Town Property. s. 2.1(l)
replacement required Approval may be subject to payment for some or all of the tree's replacement, removal, and/or trimming costs; person responsible for damage must pay all costs for repair or replacement; court may order planting/replanting. s. 3.1(b); s. 3.4; s. 5.5
boulevard trees Public trees on boulevards are Town property; no planting, removal, moving, pruning, or injury without written permission from Parks Supervisor. s. 2.1(b), (l), (n); s. 3.1
fine range Not more than Two Thousand; Schedule "A" specified penalties: $100, $500, $300, $100, $300, $300, $100, $100, $100, $500. s. 5.1; Schedule "A"
scout note

Regulates the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public property in Hanna.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://hanna.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Trees & tree removal across Alberta · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities