Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Carleton Place, Ontario

In the Town of Carleton Place, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: parcel measures 0.405 hectare (1 acre) in area or greater; Woodland density/size definitions apply; replacement required: The Director may specify tree relocation or compensation costs for replacement. Source: Tree Clearing By-law 133-2021, verified 2026-08-28.

Tree Clearing By-law 133-2021 adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 1.2
applies to private property	True	DESTRUCTION OF TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
protected threshold	parcel measures 0.405 hectare (1 acre) in area or greater; Woodland density/size definitions apply	s. 1.1; s. 2.22
replacement required	The Director may specify tree relocation or compensation costs for replacement	s. 6.2

scout note

Prohibits or regulates injuring/destroying trees on private property; requires a permit, with clearing-density thresholds set per hectare (e.g., 750 trees >5cm dia., 500 trees >12cm, 250 trees >20cm).