Trees & tree removal — High River, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of High River, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of High River Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 4639/2025, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: General: fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000); Schedule "A" tree/shrub offences: $400 minimum/$500 specified; second offence double, third triple.

Town of High River Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 4639/2025 adopted bylaw
applies to private property yes trees or shrubs located on their Premises
fine range General: fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000); Schedule "A" tree/shrub offences: $400 minimum/$500 specified; second offence double, third triple. s. 61; Schedule "A"
scout note

Requires owners to remove or prune trees/shrubs on their property that interfere with safe use of adjacent roads, alleys or sidewalks, and to eliminate or contain blight or disease present in trees and shrubs.

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