Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario

In the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: False; protected threshold: any species of woody perennial plant including its root system, on Town-owned land; no size or species threshold stated; boulevard trees: Town may remove decayed, damaged or dangerous trees/branches along highways posing danger to highway users. Source: Public Tree Protection By-law 2024-27, verified 2026-08-28.

Public Tree Protection By-law 2024-27 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 6.1(b): "Where approval was granted by the Director in writing"
applies to private property	False	"A By-law relating to the planting and preserving of trees on Town property"
protected threshold	any species of woody perennial plant including its root system, on Town-owned land; no size or species threshold stated	s. 2.1: "Tree means any species of woody perennial plant including its root system"
boulevard trees	Town may remove decayed, damaged or dangerous trees/branches along highways posing danger to highway users	s. 5.5
fine range	a fine as provided for by the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter c. P. 33, as amended	s. 8.2

scout note

Prohibits injury/removal of trees on Town-owned land; bans placing materials or excavating within 1.5m of a tree trunk; removal only by Town staff/contractors, not permitted for aesthetic/nuisance reasons; POA fines apply.