Trees & tree removal — Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Any woody perennial reaching 4.5 m at maturity; public tree defined as ≥50% trunk diameter at ground level on public property; replacement required: When possible, removed trees shall be replaced; developer/contractor bears cost of construction-related removal and replacement; subdivision security of $25.00 per linear metre of street frontage (both sides) plus 15% administration fee. Source: By-law 34-13 - To Regulate the Planting, Maintenance, Removal and Preservation of Trees on or Affecting Public Property, verified 2026-08-29.

By-law 34-13 - To Regulate the Planting, Maintenance, Removal and Preservation of Trees on or Affecting Public Property adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 4.1: "without prior approval and of the Director"
applies to private property True s. 1.2: "Private trees, which pose a threat or hazard to persons or property on public property"
protected threshold Any woody perennial reaching 4.5 m at maturity; public tree defined as ≥50% trunk diameter at ground level on public property s. 1.1(s): "height of at least 4.5 metres at physiological maturity"; s. 1.1(q): "greater than or equal to fifty (50) percent of its trunk diameter measured at ground level on public property"
replacement required When possible, removed trees shall be replaced; developer/contractor bears cost of construction-related removal and replacement; subdivision security of $25.00 per linear metre of street frontage (both sides) plus 15% administration fee s. 15: "When possible, trees which have been removed shall be replaced"; s. 5: "cost of removal and replacement will be borne by the developer or contractor"; Schedule "A": "$25.00 per linear metre of street frontage (both sides) within the plan of subdivision, plus a 15% administration fee"
boulevard trees Municipality actively plants boulevard trees; homeowners may request planting subject to annual budget; municipality commits to reforest all boulevard space s. 7: "commitment to reforest any boulevard space"; s. 7: "homeowners...may request to have a tree planted on the boulevard"
scout note

Prohibits injuring, removing, disturbing, damaging, destroying, cutting, spraying, pruning or altering a public tree without the prior approval of the Director. 'Public tree' is defined as any tree with 50% or more of its trunk diameter, measured at ground level, on public property. Work within the drip line of a public tree requires the Director's consent and must follow the

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities