Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True; applies to private property: False; protected threshold: any tree or shrub located in whole or in part upon public land; replacement required: provision of another tree for the tree removed. Source: Town of Carbonear Tree Regulations, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Carbonear Tree Regulations adopted bylaw

permit required	True	"without having first obtained a permit from Council"
applies to private property	False	s. 2
protected threshold	any tree or shrub located in whole or in part upon public land	"public tree" means any tree or shrub located... upon public land.
replacement required	provision of another tree for the tree removed	s. 7
boulevard trees	Permit required to remove public trees; Council may remove trees on public land without notice.	s. 2, s. 12
fine range	no more than $1,000.00	s. 14

scout note

Governs public/boulevard trees only. Permit required to plant, remove, prune or otherwise alter any tree on public land; unauthorized plantings may be removed without compensation. Owners of trees overhanging public land must trim branches that obstruct traffic. Violations carry fines up to $1,000.