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Trees & tree removal — Ponoka, Alberta: Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw No. 453-21

In the Town of Ponoka, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw No. 453-21, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not more than $10,000.00. Boulevard trees: Town boulevards adjoining the site shall be landscaped and maintained by the developer and successor.

Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw No. 453-21 adopted bylaw

replacement required	Where mature tree(s) are removed, they shall be replaced at a 1:1 ratio with trees appropriate for the location; deciduous trees min height 3m/caliper 50mm, coniferous min height 2m. Any healthy, mature tree required to be removed to allow for development shall be replaced at a minimum ratio of 1:1 (new tree: existing tree), in addition to landscaping requirements.	s. 4.20.2(ii); s. 4.23.2
boulevard trees	Town boulevards adjoining the site shall be landscaped and maintained by the developer and successor.	s. 4.21.18
fine range	not more than $10,000.00	s. 3.6.1

scout note

Removal of mature trees in new development/redevelopment requires 1:1 replacement; replacement deciduous trees min. 3m height/50mm caliper, coniferous min. 2m height; existing mature landscaping to be retained wherever possible.