Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — White Sands, Alberta: Summer Village of White Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 186-22

In the Summer Village of White Sands, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of White Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 186-22, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: Cutting/removal of trees or underbrush from municipally-owned land is prohibited unless prior written permission from Council.

Summer Village of White Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 186-22 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	Schedule C, s. 6 (UR)
applies to private property	yes	s. 2.2.11
boulevard trees	Cutting/removal of trees or underbrush from municipally-owned land is prohibited unless prior written permission from Council.	Schedule B, s. 12.3
fine range	liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or to both fine and imprisonment; Schedule "D" specified penalties: $500.00/$1,000.00/$3,000.00, $250.00/$500.00/$1,000.00, $1,000.00/$2,000.00/$3,000.00	s. 2.8.2; Schedule "D"

scout note

Exempts routine tree removal for private-yard maintenance/landscaping from needing a development permit, but prohibits cutting or removing trees/underbrush from municipally-owned land without prior written Council permission.