Trees & tree removal — Brackley, Prince Edward Island
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the Rural municipality of Brackley, Prince Edward Island, trees & tree removal rules are set by Rural Municipality of Brackley Zoning & Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (2018-3), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first conviction: fine not exceeding $2,000; subsequent conviction: not more than $400 for each day. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any trees in the Environmental Reserve (O2) Zone.
Rural Municipality of Brackley Zoning & Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (2018-3)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 4.2(b); s. 2.0 'Development' (i)(b)
applies to private property
yes
s. 1.3
protected threshold
Any trees in the Environmental Reserve (O2) Zone
s. 10.3
fine range
first conviction: fine not exceeding $2,000; subsequent conviction: not more than $400 for each day
s. 17.0(1)(a)-(b)
scout note
Within the Environmental Reserve (O2) zone bordering wetlands/watercourses, s.10.3 bars cutting down trees or disturbing natural ground cover without first filing a landscape plan with the PEI Dept. of Communities, Land and Environment.