Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Leduc County, Alberta: Leduc County Land Use Bylaw No. 14-25

In the Municipal District of Leduc County, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Leduc County Land Use Bylaw No. 14-25, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Replacement required: Healthy and viable vegetation existing on a site shall be preserved and protected or replaced.

Leduc County Land Use Bylaw No. 14-25 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	Part 11, s.2; Part 3, s.1
applies to private property	yes	Part 1, s.5
replacement required	Healthy and viable vegetation existing on a site shall be preserved and protected or replaced.	Part 10, s.5
fine range	Failure to obtain a development permit: minimum $1000, specified $1500; failure to comply with conditions of a development permit: $500/$1000; commencement of use/occupancy/construction prior to issuance: $500/$1000; signage-related offence: $300/$500; contravention of any other part(s): $300/$500.	Part 7, s.6, Table 1

scout note

Tree clearing/removal is a discretionary use (needing a development permit with reasons, vegetation description, site plan and schedule) wherever discouraged/restricted by an Environmentally Significant Areas study or an Area Structure Plan; dead/deadfall removal is exempt.