| permit required | yes | s. 4.0(1)(a), s. 4.0(2)(a)-(b) |
| applies to private property | yes | s. 2.0(1) |
| protected threshold | Public Trees; and Trees not Public Trees with Diameter or Base Diameter of twenty (20) centimeters or more. | s. 4.0(1)(a), s. 4.0(2)(a)-(b) |
| replacement required | A Tree Permit may require replacement Trees per Tree Replacement Ratio(s); where planting is not possible, Tree replacement fees in lieu of planting may be required. | s. 6.0(3)(c)-(d); Schedule 2 |
| boulevard trees | Public Trees on boulevards/streets may not be Injured, Destroyed, or Pruned without a Tree Permit or Tree Protection Agreement. | s. 3.0(4) 'Public Lands'/'Public Tree'; s. 4.0(1)(a) |
| fine range | Fine not exceeding one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00); continuing/multiple offence daily fines: minimum not exceeding $500 and maximum not exceeding $10,000; special fine may exceed $100,000; administrative penalties $500 to $2,700. | s. 11.0(1)-(4); Schedule 1 |
scout note
Section 4.0(2) requires a tree permit or protection agreement to injure or destroy a private tree with diameter or base diameter of at least 20 centimetres, subject to exemptions. Public trees receive additional protection.