| permit required | True | s. 7.1: "Every Person who intends to undertake any of the activities... shall complete and submit an application for a Permit" |
| applies to private property | False | s. 3.1: "This by-law applies to all County trees"; s. 1.9 defines County Tree as located on County Property; s. 1.18 defines Private Property as land other than County-owned lands |
| protected threshold | Any species of woody perennial plant that has reached or can reach a height of at least 4.5 metres at physiological maturity, located on County Property | s. 1.19: "height of at least 4.5 metres at physiological maturity"; s. 3.1: applies to all County trees |
| replacement required | Permit conditions may include location, number, size and type of replacement Trees to be planted and/or payment for replacement Trees to be planted; court may also order replanting upon conviction | s. 8.1.7: "location, number, size and type of replacement Trees to be planted and/or payment for replacement Trees to be planted"; s. 12.6 |
| fine range | Individuals: first conviction max $10,000 or $1,000/tree (whichever greater); subsequent max $25,000 or $2,500/tree (whichever greater). Corporations: first conviction max $50,000 or $5,000/tree (whichever greater); subsequent max $100,000 or $10,000/tree (whichever greater) | s. 12.2.1, s. 12.2.2, s. 12.4.1, s. 12.4.2 |
scout note
Regulates care, protection, planting, pruning and removal of trees on Haldimand County-owned property (parks, streets); requires arborist reports and permits; applies to all County trees only, not private lots.