Trees & tree removal — Middlesex County, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the County of Middlesex County, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Prescribed species (Schedule "A") with minimum circumference limits by species group at specified measurement points: Species A 175–224 cm, Species B 160–208 cm, Species C 145–191 cm, Species D 79–127 cm; applies within Woodlands (≥1 ha with defined tree densities); replacement required: Replanting on the property or payment in lieu of destruction may be imposed as conditions of a Council Exemption; upon conviction, a court may also order replanting or rehabilitation. Source: Woodlands By-Law, By-Law #7314 (A By-law to Prohibit or Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees), verified 2026-08-28.

Woodlands By-Law, By-Law #7314 (A By-law to Prohibit or Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 6(c)
applies to private property True s. 4(a)
protected threshold Prescribed species (Schedule "A") with minimum circumference limits by species group at specified measurement points: Species A 175–224 cm, Species B 160–208 cm, Species C 145–191 cm, Species D 79–127 cm; applies within Woodlands (≥1 ha with defined tree densities) s. 4(a)(ii); Schedule "A"
replacement required Replanting on the property or payment in lieu of destruction may be imposed as conditions of a Council Exemption; upon conviction, a court may also order replanting or rehabilitation Schedule "G"; s. 8(k); s. 12(b)
boulevard trees Activities by a municipality or local board are exempt from this by-law s. 5(a)(i)
fine range $1,000.00 per tree, up to the maximum limit allowed under the Municipal Act s. 12(a)
scout note

County-wide by-law under Municipal Act s.135 prohibiting the injuring or destruction of trees in woodlands — land of at least one hectare meeting the by-law's stocking thresholds, including Significant Woodlands identified in the County Natural Heritage Systems Study. Cutting is permitted only where it follows Good Forestry Practices prescribed by a Registered Professional Forester, involves only trees at or above

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