Trees & tree removal — Linden, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Village of Linden, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Village of Linden Tree Protection Bylaw 2017-02, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence: not less than $75.00; second offence: not less than $300.00; Schedule "A" specified penalties: $150.00, $250.00, $500.00, $750.00, $1,000.00. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Public Tree: any tree which has any part of its trunk located on Village Lands.

Village of Linden Tree Protection Bylaw 2017-02 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1
applies to private property no s. 2(g); s. 2(q)
protected threshold Public Tree: any tree which has any part of its trunk located on Village Lands. s. 2(g)
replacement required Village will make reasonable effort to plant a replacement tree (approved variety, minimum four (4) feet in height) at same or another location. s. 5.2.1; s. 7.6.3.1
boulevard trees Public Trees on Boulevards require prior written authorization from CAO to remove, Move, cut, or Prune. s. 3.1; s. 2(q)
fine range First offence: not less than $75.00; second offence: not less than $300.00; Schedule "A" specified penalties: $150.00, $250.00, $500.00, $750.00, $1,000.00. s. 9.0; Schedule "A"
scout note

Bars removing, cutting, pruning or debarking any Village-owned public tree, including boulevard trees, without prior written CAO authorization; emergency crews cutting/removing a public tree must notify the CAO within three days.

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