Trees & tree removal — Leduc, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Leduc, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Bylaw No. 711-2008 - Community Standards Bylaw (Part V, Pest Control), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Elm Tree (Ulmus genus), any tree or part of a tree, whether dead or alive. Boulevard trees: No removal/damage or pruning/cutting/repair/work on Boulevard Elm Trees unless permitted by City Manager.

Bylaw No. 711-2008 - Community Standards Bylaw (Part V, Pest Control) adopted bylaw
permit required yes "unless permitted to do so by the City Manager"
applies to private property yes s. 25(1)
protected threshold Elm Tree (Ulmus genus), any tree or part of a tree, whether dead or alive. "means any tree or part of a tree, whether dead or alive"
boulevard trees No removal/damage or pruning/cutting/repair/work on Boulevard Elm Trees unless permitted by City Manager. "remove or damage any Elm Tree on a Boulevard"; "unless permitted to do so by the City Manager"
fine range not less than established and not exceeding $10,000.00; $250.00 for any offence for which a fine is not otherwise established; $500.00 for any offence under sections 6 and 7; $100.00 for any offence under sections 10 and 11; double these fine amounts for any subsequent offence. s. 33(1), s. 33(2)
scout note

Elm Tree Removal/Pruning provisions (Dutch elm disease control): a stump from a removed Elm Tree must be ground below-grade or Inspector-treated, and pruning of Elm Trees is banned April 1-Sept 30 each year unless Inspector-ordered.

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