Trees & tree removal — Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True; applies to private property: False. Source: City of Corner Brook Tree By-Law, verified 2026-08-29.

City of Corner Brook Tree By-Law adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3 / s. 5(1): "without first having obtained a permit"
applies to private property False s. 2(f): "Public Tree" means any tree on Public Land; no private tree protections stated
scout note

Requires a Council/Director permit to plant, remove, prune or otherwise damage any public tree; bans depositing harmful materials or fire near public trees, and requires protective barriers around trees during nearby construction work. Repeals the 1988 Tree By-law.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.cornerbrook.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities