Trees & tree removal — Strathmore, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Strathmore, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Strathmore Tree Protection Bylaw No. 19-18, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Public Trees of any size; Heritage Trees. Boulevard trees: Public Trees on boulevards are protected; no removal, moving, cutting, or pruning without prior written authorization from the Managing Director.

Town of Strathmore Tree Protection Bylaw No. 19-18 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5.1
applies to private property no s. 3.1
protected threshold Public Trees of any size; Heritage Trees. "Public Trees of any size located on Town of Strathmore land"; s. 4.3
replacement required Persons who contravene are liable for costs including value of the tree, labour, material, equipment charges and applicable overheads; certain specified penalties are '$300 fine plus the replacement value'. s. 7.1; Schedule "A"
boulevard trees Public Trees on boulevards are protected; no removal, moving, cutting, or pruning without prior written authorization from the Managing Director. s. 2.1(l); s. 5.1
fine range First offence: not less than $100.00; second offence of same provision within 24 months: not less than $300.00; Schedule 'A' specified penalties include $100.00, $300.00, $500.00, and '$300 fine plus the replacement value'. s. 6.5; Schedule "A"
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Protects public trees on Town land from injury/destruction; no planting on Town land without written authorization; Registered Heritage Trees may not be removed/pruned without authorization. Fines $300 for cutting/removing/damaging a public tree, $100 first-offence minimum otherwise.

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