Trees & tree removal — Strathcona County, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Specialized Municipality of Strathcona County, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Strathcona County Land Use Bylaw 24-2024, Part 3: General Regulations, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required.

Strathcona County Land Use Bylaw 24-2024, Part 3: General Regulations adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.15(1)
scout note

Section 3.15 Tree Clearing: a development permit is required for tree clearing in any zone unless specifically exempted; classified as a discretionary use subject to environmental setback provisions.

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