Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Oshawa, Ontario

In the City of Oshawa, Ontario, applies to private property: False; boulevard trees: No person shall injure, destroy, or interfere with any tree on municipal property including boulevards.; fines: Tier 1: $250; Tier 2: $350; Tier 3: $450 (administrative penalties); also liable to penalties under the Provincial Offences Act. Source: City Trees By-law 78-2008, verified 2026-08-29.

City Trees By-law 78-2008 adopted bylaw

applies to private property	False	"being a by-law respecting the protection and maintenance of trees on City property"
boulevard trees	No person shall injure, destroy, or interfere with any tree on municipal property including boulevards.	s. 8.2; s. 6.1(g) ("Highway" includes "boulevard and other untravelled portions")
fine range	Tier 1: $250; Tier 2: $350; Tier 3: $450 (administrative penalties); also liable to penalties under the Provincial Offences Act	s. 11.3

scout note

Regulates the injury, removal, and protection of trees owned by the City, including boulevard and park trees.