Trees & tree removal — Brockville, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the City of Brockville, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: any tree, shrub or other plant located on City property; replacement required: replaced with a new tree; one (1) tree for each tree removed. Source: Tree By-law No. 055-2021, verified 2026-08-28.

Tree By-law No. 055-2021 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.1
applies to private property True s. 7.0, s. 8.0
protected threshold any tree, shrub or other plant located on City property s. 3.1(a)
replacement required replaced with a new tree; one (1) tree for each tree removed s. 4.4; Schedule A s. 7.3(d)
boulevard trees Planting by adjacent owners allowed with approval. Replacement trees planted on City boulevard near removed tree location. s. 4.6; Schedule A s. 6.8(b)
scout note

Tree protection by-law regulating the planting, care, preservation, protection and replacement of trees on public areas in Brockville - street trees, park trees and boulevards. A permit or approval from the Parks Supervisor is required before any person plants, prunes, removes or destroys a tree on a public right-of-way, park, cemetery or other City land; utilities and City crews need

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://brockville.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities