Trees & tree removal — Eastport, Newfoundland and Labrador

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Eastport, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Trees within 15m of wetland/watercourse (30% removal limit/10 yrs); trees within 15m of embankment >25% grade (approval required); boulevard trees: Trees on occupied lands within 7 metres of intersection must not impede line of vision.. Source: Town of Eastport Development Regulations 2011-2021, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Eastport Development Regulations 2011-2021 adopted bylaw
permit required True Schedule C, Environmental Protection Zone, Condition 6(b)(i)
applies to private property True Regulation 4
protected threshold Trees within 15m of wetland/watercourse (30% removal limit/10 yrs); trees within 15m of embankment >25% grade (approval required) Regulation 65(b); Schedule C, Environmental Protection Zone, Condition 6(b)
boulevard trees Trees on occupied lands within 7 metres of intersection must not impede line of vision. Regulation 69(a)
scout note

Tree removal is restricted near water and near steep coastal embankments. On any part of a lot within 15 metres of a wetland or the top of a stream bank of a watercourse, tree removal is limited to 30% of the number of trees in any ten-year period. On any part of a lot within 15 metres of the edge

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