Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Municipality of Boissevain – Morton, Manitoba

In the Municipality of Boissevain – Morton, Manitoba, permit required: True; applies to private property: False; boulevard trees: Boulevards are Municipal Lands; planting or removal requires prior written authorization from Council.; fines: not less than $50.00; not less than $250.00; Up to $5,000.00 per tree removed. Source: Tree Management By-law 2018-12, verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Management By-law 2018-12 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 5
applies to private property	False	"protect public trees in public spaces owned or controlled by the Municipality"
boulevard trees	Boulevards are Municipal Lands; planting or removal requires prior written authorization from Council.	s. 4, s. 2(g)
fine range	not less than $50.00; not less than $250.00; Up to $5,000.00 per tree removed	s. 18(a), s. 18(b), s. 18(g)

scout note

Protects public trees on municipal land (boulevards, parks, reserves); requires council authorization to remove, prune, or plant trees, or attach items to them; fines up to $5,000 per tree removed without permission.