Trees & tree removal — East Garafraxa, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Township of East Garafraxa, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: a tree and/or trees (Schedule "A" requires identification of trees greater than 75 mm in calliper); fines: first conviction: not more than $10,000.00 (corporation not more than $25,000.00); subsequent conviction: not more than $25,000.00 (corporation not more than $100,000.00). Source: By-law 14-2015, Site Alteration By-law, verified 2026-08-28.

By-law 14-2015, Site Alteration By-law adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 2.5
applies to private property True s. 2.1
protected threshold a tree and/or trees (Schedule "A" requires identification of trees greater than 75 mm in calliper) s. 2.5; Schedule "A" item 8
fine range first conviction: not more than $10,000.00 (corporation not more than $25,000.00); subsequent conviction: not more than $25,000.00 (corporation not more than $100,000.00) s. 8.1
scout note

Regulates site alteration, fill placement and topsoil removal; repeals By-law 51-2009. Prohibits injuring or destroying trees during site alteration except where specifically necessary for construction; courts may order rehabilitation or replanting for violations.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities