| permit required | yes | s. 4(a) |
| applies to private property | yes | s. 4(a) |
| protected threshold | member species of coniferous or deciduous genus with a diameter greater than 20 cm (8 inches) measured 90 cm (3 feet) above the ground | s. 2, definition of "Tree" |
| replacement required | replanting is required at a ratio of two replacement trees for each tree removed; minimum size 4.0 m height for conifers and 8.0 cm trunk diameter measured at 50 cm above the root crown for deciduous species | s. 12(b)(ii), (iv) |
| boulevard trees | Exempt: municipal road and utility rights-of-way in order to facilitate the construction of municipal capital works. | s. 3(d) |
| fine range | not more than $2,000.00 for each tree unlawfully cut down or damaged | s. 13(a) |
scout note
Tree cutting permit required to cut or remove trees over 20 cm diameter at 90 cm height; defines protection barriers; read three times Aug 14, 1995.