| applies to private property | True | s. 2(a) |
| protected threshold | trees identified on a tree preservation plan or municipal agreement; or trees on municipally-owned/controlled/managed land; 'tree' defined as single-stemmed woody plant capable of reaching at least 4 metres height at maturity | s. 2(a); s. 2(b); s. 1: 'has reached or can reach a height of at least 4 metres at physiological maturity' |
| replacement required | court may order person to replant trees in such manner and within such period as the court considers appropriate, including any silvicultural treatment necessary to re-establish the tree | s. 6(3) |
| boulevard trees | no person shall destroy trees on land owned, controlled or managed by the Municipality or County of Grey | s. 2(b) |
| fine range | first conviction: not more than $10,000.00 or $1,000.00 per tree, whichever is greater; subsequent conviction: not more than $20,000.00 or $2,500.00 per tree, whichever is greater | s. 6(1)(a) and s. 6(1)(b) |
scout note
Prohibits destroying/injuring a tree identified for preservation under an approved tree preservation plan or agreement, or any tree on land owned/controlled by the Town or Grey County; permits/exemptions for arborist-certified hazardous-tree removal and farm operations.