Trees & tree removal — Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Bridgewater Bylaw Chapter 14 – Care of Streets, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding ten dollars for every tree, sapling or shrub; not exceeding ten dollars for each offence. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any tree, sapling or shrub, planted for ornament or growing on any street or highway.

Town of Bridgewater Bylaw Chapter 14 – Care of Streets adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3
applies to private property no s. 3
protected threshold any tree, sapling or shrub, planted for ornament or growing on any street or highway s. 3
boulevard trees All street trees are under Street Committee care; no person shall break, bark, remove, root up, destroy or damage them without Committee permission. s. 3
fine range not exceeding ten dollars for every tree, sapling or shrub; not exceeding ten dollars for each offence s. 3; s. 5
scout note

Puts all trees within town street limits under the Street Committee's care; anyone who breaks, barks, roots up or damages a street/ornamental tree without permission is liable to a penalty.

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